1241 Forest Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
Ouilmette North- 5 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,163 sqft
$1,140,000
Last Sold: Oct 10, 2025
5% below list $1.2M
$360/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,827/mo*
$1,140,000
Last Sold: Oct 10, 2025
5% below list $1.2M
$360/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $7,827/mo*
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,163 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1904
Living Area
3,163 sqft
Price/Sqft
$360/sqft
Parking
Garage
About this House
Don't miss this classic East Wilmette, American Four Square home with 5 bedrooms and 2.1 baths, with new and refinished floors! It's hard to beat the location on Forest Avenue...walk to the heart of the downtown, train, parks, school and beach! This home has been lovingly maintained and renovated over the years and is a perfect family home. Newer Hardie Board exterior gives it beautiful curb appeal. Inviting front porch welcomes you into the foyer and grand living room with a wood burning fireplace. Formal dining area is perfect for entertaining. The white kitchen has an island and loads of storage. It also includes an eat in space and opens to a family room. Plus, don't miss the amazing screened in porch that overlooks the spacious yard! The second floor boast five bedrooms, including a primary ensuite. Third floor bonus space has two rooms for flex space. Lower level has a rec room and additional unfinished space for storage. Basement walk out. Don't miss the opportunity to move into the CAGE area!
1241 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,163 sqft single-family home in Ouilmette North, built in 1904. It last sold for $1,140,000 on Oct 10, 2025 (5% below the $1,199,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,189,600, with a rent estimate of $6,071/month.
Home Details for 1241 Forest Ave
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 12Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Eating Area, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Storage, Utility Room Lower Level |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 3163 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, CooktopDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Small Duct High VelocityHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PorchFencing: FencedFoundation: Brick/Mortar |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1.5Number of Covered Spaces: 1.5Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3.5Parking: Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Alley,Owned,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1904 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: American 4-Sq. |
Building Construction Materials: Fiber CementNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 05273190010000 |
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Price List Price: $1,199,000Price Per Sqft: $360/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Sep 02 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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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 |
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Buyer Agent Buyer Company Name: C. Thomas Group |
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Building Area Building Area: 3663 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 9200 sqft |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12454780Attic: Finished, Interior Stair |
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ParkSidewalksStreet LightsSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes |
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Sara Brahm, (847) 881-0200
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with: Chris Katsulis, (847) 707-5286, THE NAV AGENCY
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12454780

Price History for 1241 Forest Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 10/10/2025 | $1,140,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12454780 |
| 10/03/2025 | $1,199,000 | Pending | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12454780 |
| 09/03/2025 | $1,199,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12454780 |
| 08/25/2025 | $1,199,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12454780 |
| 08/07/2025 | $1,199,000 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12388462 |
| 07/17/2025 | $1,199,000 | PriceChange | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12388462 |
| 07/05/2025 | $1,299,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12388462 |
Market trends in Wilmette
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.14M
$111KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.7%
2.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$454
$18MoM
Available listings
61
1MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | $20,843 |
| Assessment | $944,330 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1241 Forest Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.15 | Single-Family Home | $1,221,875 | 04/14/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,500 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $1,175,000 | 09/30/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,587 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $1,735,000 | 04/30/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,262 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $1,401,504 | 08/11/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,606 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $1,400,072 | 03/16/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,255 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $1,860,000 | 07/15/26 | 6 | 4.5 | 3,974 | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $1,753,000 | 05/15/26 | 5 | 2.5 | 3,002 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $1,580,000 | 03/24/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,125 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $1,525,000 | 12/08/25 | 4 | 2.5 | 4,416 |
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What Locals Say about Ouilmette North
At least 9 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
91 % Say there's holiday spirit
86 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
85 % 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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