501 Forest Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
Ouilmette North
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,365 sqft (on 0.35 acres)
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,365 sqft
(on 0.35 acres)
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Description
Super Cool one owner custom built, (2000) brick home ideally located on Forest Ave.-- a bucolic tree-lined, cobblestone street in E. Wilmette. One block from Lake Michigan. HUGE 80 x 190 lot. Designed by Douglass + Brock Architects who designed the Master Plan for Conway Farms in Lake Forest, and Ballroom Re-design of Michigan Shores Club---this home is a treat! This Red Brick Contemporary Georgian facade opens to a SPACIOUS, traditional, symmetrical interior with HUGE windows and transoms, exceptional quality, incredible mill-work, soaring 17 ft ceilings and sweeping open circular floor plan and simultaneously distinct spaces. Fabulous flexible floor plan with the elusive first floor primary bedroom and adjoining large library suite that allows for 3180 sq feet of one-level living. (including generous 2 car heated attached garage.) Dueling open staircases at each end of the home lead to the second floor complete with 3 additional private bedrooms ALL en-suite and storage galore! Glimpses of the Lake from the Primary BR, Library, Living Room and upstairs hallway. The light in this home is incredible! Entertaining is effortless. Symmetry is prominent from the gracious Living Room with FP and high ceilings on one side of the home to the generous dining/gathering room in the center and sunny Family Room on the south end- also with FP and High Ceilings. The "cherry on the top" to the first floor layout is the fabulous large three season porch with gorgeous bluestone floor overlooking another bluestone patio and soothing sounds of the heated koi pond with fountain. The kitchen--always the hub of the home--highlights an island, peninsula and open breakfast room. Also featuring a butlers pantry, wet-bar, beverage fridge and planning desk--the kitchen was designed to accommodate cooks and cook supervisors. Adding to the great entertaining space is a big, beautiful, private brick walled bluestone patio for lounging, dining and grilling, (includes outdoor gas connection). It is rare to have a generous two car heated attached garage with room for storage and an enclosed walk-out entrance to the basement storage. Mud room and first floor sun-lit big laundry room also opens to the private side yard patio.The 2300 sq ft deep basement offers 2 big finished rec rooms and a huge undeveloped storage room with walkout to garage. The possibilities are endless. (Bedroom(s), Bath, workout?) and still unlimited storage! Big Corner lot so the house gets outstanding light. Thoughtful, mature landscaping and private spaces too. Uniquely suited to Age-in-Place and/or Raise a Family. Plan on being the "host-house" for Wilmette's Third of July and all Beach Related Events! Truly a great home!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from June 30, 2024
Home Highlights
Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Yes
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 501 Forest Ave
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Enclosed Porch, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Mud Room, Other Room, Pantry, Recreation Room, Utility Room 2 Nd Floor, Utility Room Lower LevelWet Bar |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 4365 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas CooktopDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural Gas,Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Gas Log, Family Room, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: ScreensFlooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Accessibility: Pocket Door(s), Bath Grab Bars, Main Level Entry, Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: ScreenedFoundation: Concrete Perimeter |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,On Site,Attached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (below surface): 1200 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 2000 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 05274240130000 |
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Price List Price: $1,995,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Sun Apr 14 2024Possession 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 District: 39High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/WiHigh School District: 203 |
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Buyer Agent Buyer Company Name: The Sam Jenkins Group |
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Building Area Building Area: 6700 Square Feet |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 0.35 acres |
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Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany |
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Listing Terms: Cash |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12023625 |
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Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Pamela Kirby, (847) 881-0200
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with: Sam Jenkins, Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12023625
Price History for 501 Forest Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/28/2024 | $2,200,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12023625 |
| 06/09/2024 | $1,995,000 | Pending | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12023625 |
| 04/16/2024 | $1,995,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12023625 |
| 04/09/2024 | $1,995,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12023625 |
Market trends in Wilmette
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.01M
$10.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
Price per sq ft
$426
$13MoM
Available listings
60
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | |
| Assessment | $1,317,260 |
Home facts updated by county records
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Comparable Sales for 501 Forest Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.22 | Single-Family Home | $2,455,000 | 11/07/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,010 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $2,259,000 | 03/30/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,032 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $1,950,000 | 11/21/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 4,712 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $2,250,000 | 01/07/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,467 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $2,485,000 | 05/22/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 4,152 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $2,300,000 | 06/26/25 | 4 | 4 | 4,088 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $1,950,000 | 07/25/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 5,698 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $2,400,000 | 09/05/25 | 5 | 5.5 | 5,663 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $1,200,000 | 07/15/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,948 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $1,499,000 | 08/12/25 | 6 | 2.5 | 4,428 |
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Assigned Schools
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- New Trier Township High School Winnetka
- 10-12
- Public
- 2730 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNew Trier high school is full of students who bully others relentlessly. The administration sweeps all sorts of problems under the rugs. They really only care about students who are athletes and parents who donate money. Many move here because of the schools. Our family can’t wait to leave because of how awful the administration and teachers have treated my children.Parent Review2mo ago - New Trier Township H S Northfield
- 9
- Public
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageIf it was good enough for Charlton Heston, it's good enough for you.Other Review2y ago - Highcrest Middle School
- 5-6
- Public
- 744 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageHms has held up for a while and is a great school! The teachers are very understanding, caring supportive, and fun while also knowing how to teach the class in an understanding way. Some of the teachers there have been there for 20 years and know what they are doing. They are very smart. Now being more general, Highcrest has a good schedule, late start at 8:50 to let kids sleep in more, and are very strict in a good way about keeping the school safe and a good environment. The rooms are cozy, to fit each class the way they need it to be. There’s a fair amount of learning and homework and it’s stuff that is vital to the future. Not only is it prepared for students well, but it is easy to have good connections to the teachers and qualities of the school that make it an almost perfect learning environment, especially house 2. I would definitely recommend this school for your kids.Other Review1y ago - Central Elementary School
- K-4
- Public
- 476 Students
10/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageCentral Elementary offers an amazing learning environment, with particularly strong community feeling, greatly supporting and accomodating learning difficulties.Parent Review3y ago - Wilmette Junior High School
- 7-8
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8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageThis school is not good here. The better reviews were a decade old, the school has a bad air conditioning problem and im always falling behind, sweating, and getting picked on. Work on your school because I dislike it.Student Review1y ago 
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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
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81 % Say neighbors are friendly
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501 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,365 sqft single-family home built in 2000. 501 Forest Ave is located in Ouilmette North, Wilmette. This property is not currently available for sale. 501 Forest Ave was last sold on Jun 28, 2024 for $2,200,000 (10% higher than the asking price of $1,995,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 501 Forest Ave is $2,764,400.