1219 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
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OFF MARKET

$1,970,200

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,288 sqft

1219 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Ouilmette North
Est. Refi. Payment $13,565/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 2, 2025 for $1,649,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.97M
Since last month
Increased$15K (+0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$282K (+16.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$321K (+19.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +96% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.97M
August 2026$1.96M
July 2026$1.96M
June 2026$1.99M
May 2026$1.96M
April 2026$1.97M
March 2026$1.94M
February 2026$1.92M
January 2026$1.9M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1241 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.04
Single-Family Home
$1,140,000
10/10/25
5
2.5
3,163
1232 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,735,000
04/30/26
5
3.5
4,262
1500 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$1,400,072
03/16/26
5
3.5
2,255
1133 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,221,875
04/14/26
5
3.5
3,500
1115 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.13
Single-Family Home
$1,860,000
07/15/26
6
4.5
3,974
922 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,580,000
03/24/26
5
3.5
3,125
1101 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,350,000
06/02/26
4
3.5
3,840
840 Park Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,175,000
09/30/25
4
2.5
2,587
835 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,753,000
05/15/26
5
2.5
3,002

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1241 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.04
$1,190,100
5
2.5
3,163
Off Market
914 13th St, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.04
$1,054,900
4
2.5
2,089
Off Market
1222 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.04
$1,246,300
3
2.5
1,733
Off Market
925 12th St, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.05
$909,700
3
1.5
-
Off Market
1207 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.10
$2,292,700
5
3.5
4,000
Off Market
1010 12th St, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.10
$1,481,100
4
3.5
-
Off Market
1314 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.11
$1,590,100
5
4
-
Off Market
1201 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.10
$1,434,300
4
3
2,902
Off Market
1135 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.12
$1,731,900
5
3
3,653
Off Market
1121 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.12
$3,400,000
6
5.5
6,064
Recently Sold
Address Not Disclosed, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.13
$1,221,875
5
3.5
3,500
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1905
2,288 sqft
$861/sqft
Garage

About this House

What a great house! 1219 Forest in the heart of east Wilmette's CAGE neighborhood is a fantastic place to call home! On a large yard on a newly bricked street, the beautiful front porch welcomes you in! Great foyer has architectural interest with an office nook and beautiful stairway details. Lovely original features throughout, including lead glass windows and beautiful hard wood floors. Every rooms flows as it should, with bright living room open to the pretty dining room, with a gas fireplace to enjoy long meals by the fire. Many beautiful built-ins in the dining room add function and beauty. The updated kitchen has beautiful counters, high end appliances, pantry closet and eating area with abundant light. Overlooking the amazing yard is the family room, rebuilt in 2022 with new windows, new wood floors and automated blinds. This home has five bedrooms and 3.5 baths.The primary suite was built out to include an organized walk-in closet and a lovely bath with double vanity and heated floor. Two additional large bedrooms and hall bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor offers two more bedrooms and a full bath, that was redone in 2022. Basement is an awesome play and/or hang-out space. The deck is a wonderful extension of the home with gas lines to fire pit and grill, new speakers, stair lighting and outdoor TV enclosure. The yard is professionally maintained by Chalet and is beautiful! This home is meticulously cared for with numerous updates, including a new roof in 2018, refinished floors, new exterior doors, and stylishly remodeled bathrooms. Fresh, youthful decor and lighting throughout. For a comprehensive list of upgrades, please see the Additional Information tab. In a favorite Wilmette neighborhood, this home is close to schools, the Village center, blocks to the beach and close to public transportation. This is a forever home!
1219 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,288 sqft single-family home in Ouilmette North, built in 1905. It last sold for the $1,649,000 asking price on Jun 2, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,970,200, with a rent estimate of $6,355/month.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Katie Hauser, (847) 446-9600
Compass
Meg McGuinness, (847) 863-5599
Compass
Bought with: Lydia DeLeo, (847) 682-7321, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12332334

Home Details for 1219 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Eating Area, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Recreation Room, Storage, Walk In Closet
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2288 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Range HoodDishwasherDisposalLaundry: In UnitMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas Log, Dining RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Deck
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1905Year Renovated: 2018
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 05273190050000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,649,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 16 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Wilmette
School Information
Elementary School: Central Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 39Jr High / Middle School: Highcrest Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 39High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/WiHigh School District: 203

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9250 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12332334Attic: DormerActivation Date: Thu Apr 10 2025

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 2, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12332334
Sold
$1,649,000
Apr 29, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12332334
Pending
$1,649,000
Apr 17, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12332334
Contingent
$1,649,000
Apr 10, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12332334
Listed For Sale
$1,649,000
Apr 11, 2014
Source: N/A
Sold
$950,000

Market trends in Wilmette

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.19M
$57.6KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
105.6%
2.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$461
$9MoM
Available listings
50
12MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Ouilmette North
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What Locals Say about Ouilmette North

At least 10 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 100 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 100 % Say parking is easy

  • 100 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 100 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 100 % Say kids play outside

  • 92 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 92 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 86 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 86 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 85 % Say there's wildlife

  • 82 % Say it's quiet

  • 81 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say car is needed

  • 64 % Say there are community events

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Frequently asked questions about 1219 Forest Ave

  • What is 1219 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1219 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL is $1,970,200.
  • What is the price history for 1219 Forest Ave?
    1219 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL last sold for $1,649,000 in June 2025.
  • Is Wilmette a buyer's or seller's market?
    Wilmette is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Wilmette?
    The median sale price in Wilmette is $1.19M. That is up $57.6K from the prior month.
  • Does 1219 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1219 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 1219 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1219 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL has laundry facilities.

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