IL
Cook
Wilmette
60091
1617 Forest Avenue
1617 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
active
36
$849,000

Home Details for 1617 Forest Avenue

Price
$849,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.0
Square feet
1604
Year built
1951
County
Cook
Total rooms
9
Garage
2
Basement
Unfinished, Full, Daylight
Days on site
1
MLS Listing#
12476435
Property Description

Nestled on one of Wilmette's most sought after streets, in the McKenzie school district- this meticulously cared for home is waiting to surprise you! Behind this quaint exterior you will find sun-filled living spaces, huge bedrooms , vaulted ceilings and space galore! Welcoming foyer ushers you into the large, open living room with woodburing fireplace, adjoining den and adjacent sun room with panoramic views of the lushly planted backyard. Huge kitchen is a chef's dream with 12' ceilings, 6.5' island AND room for 6+ person table! Cozy dining room has a charming bay of windows overlooking the deck. Also on the first floor, a large bedroom with ample closets and a full bath! Climb the stairs to the second floor which boasts 2 massive treetop bedrooms with stunning views and huge cedar-lined closets. Also on this level; a generously sized bathroom with a walk-in shower and ample storage, a large common closet and a generous hall with room for a reading nook or desk space. FULL unfinished basement with 7' ceilings and fireplace offers a HUGE OPPORTUNITY for even more living space! Currently divided into a laundry room, Rec Room, Work Room & Storage Room- there is sooo much that can be done with this space! The backyard is a true oasis with multilevel deck with for outdoor dining and entertaining and gorgeous plantings. Brick path leads to oversized 2 car garage. All of this in a PERFECT location, just steps to schools and downtown Wilmette!!!

Property Features
  • Parking
    • Garage Door Opener
    • On Site
    • Detached
    • Garage
  • House Interior
    • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
    • Built-in Features
    • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement
    • Unfinished
    • Full
    • Daylight
  • Cooling Information
    • Ceiling Fan(s)
    • Central Air
  • Heating Information
    • Natural Gas
    • Forced Air
  • Fire Place
    • Living Room
    • Wood Burning
  • Water Features
    • Public
School Information
School Information for 1617 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091
Elementary School
Mckenzie Elementary School
Middle School
Highcrest Middle School
High School
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Listing Courtesy: @properties Christie's International Real Estate - 773-472-0200
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Last Updated: 2025-09-21 03:15:12
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