623 Forest Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
Ouilmette North
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,712 sqft
$1,950,000
Last Sold: Nov 21, 2025
5% below list $2.05M
$414/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $12,803/mo*
$1,950,000
Last Sold: Nov 21, 2025
5% below list $2.05M
$414/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $12,803/mo*
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,712 sqft
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Description
Rare opportunity to own this quintessential East Wilmette solid brick four square with 5 bedrooms, 4.1 baths on a 50 x 190 lot, on the beautiful brick street of Forest Avenue! The front porch welcomes you into this stately home with loads of character throughout. Spacious first floor living room has beautiful millwork throughout with a gas fireplace, flanked by built ins. Dining room is perfect for entertaining large crowds. The sun-drenched gourmet kitchen is a dream for any culinary enthusiasts with quarter-sawn wood cabinets, granite countertops, center island, double oven, Wolf cooktop, Subzero refrigerator, two dishwashers and two sinks. The breakfast area is a perfect gathering spot and opens to the sunny family room. The back of the home has large south-facing windows with a sizeable mudroom that opens to the backyard. The second floor boasts a primary suite with two closets, a sitting area and spa-like primary bath, loaded with a jacuzzi soaker tub, steam shower and a double vanity. Three additional bedrooms and a hall bath finish the floor. The third-floor retreat is a book lovers dream. Full of bookshelves and nooks to read, plus a bedroom and a full bath. The expanded finished basement has a wet bar and room for a pool table, hang out space, work out room, full bath and workshop, plus laundry and lots of storage. Outside, you can enjoy the lush and professionally landscaped private yard with a blue stone patio, perfect for outdoor entertaining or simply relaxing in nature. There is a gas connection for a grill. Stone paver walkway to the garage and additional carport/interior sports court! The location of this home is unbeatable, blocks to Elmwood Dunes, the new and improved Plaza Del Lago, Gilson Beach, Central Elementary School, Metra train and vibrant downtown.
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 November 21, 2025
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$414/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 623 Forest Ave
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Eating Area, Exercise Room, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Rm, Storage |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 4712 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, DisposalDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Small Duct High VelocityHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Living Room, BedroomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Fenced |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Alley,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1917Year Renovated: 2011 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: American 4-Sq. |
Building Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 05274230030000 |
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Price List Price: $2,049,000Price Per Sqft: $414/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Tue Sep 23 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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Building Area Building Area: 4712 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: 9500 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12464255Attic: Finished |
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ParkSidewalksStreet Lights |
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Sara Brahm, (312) 925-6561
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with: Carrie Tarzon, (847) 345-9909, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12464255
Price History for 623 Forest Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 11/21/2025 | $1,950,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12464255 |
| 11/11/2025 | $2,049,000 | Pending | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12464255 |
| 09/24/2025 | $2,049,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12464255 |
| 09/05/2025 | $2,049,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12464255 |
| 08/13/2025 | $2,150,000 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12397215 |
| 07/19/2025 | $2,150,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12397215 |
| 06/27/2005 | $1,420,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 08/30/2001 | $1,090,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2023 |
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| Tax | $28,520 |
| Assessment | $1,290,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 623 Forest Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.19 | Single-Family Home | $1,950,000 | 04/13/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,352 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $2,455,000 | 11/07/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,010 | |
0.02 | Single-Family Home | $1,499,000 | 08/12/25 | 6 | 2.5 | 4,428 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $2,250,000 | 01/07/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,467 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $2,555,000 | 06/16/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,700 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $1,500,000 | 06/30/25 | 5 | 2.5 | 4,378 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $2,399,000 | 01/29/26 | 5 | 5.5 | 6,231 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $2,095,000 | 10/08/25 | 7 | 5.5 | 5,668 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $1,549,000 | 04/15/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,934 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 623 Forest Ave.
- New Trier Township High School Winnetka
- 10-12
- Public
- 2730 Students
8/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageNew Trier is a very overrated high school. Do not send your kids to New Trier. We regret it. Teachers are not good or helpful. We have witnessed bullying and discrimination.Parent Review2y ago - New Trier Township H S Northfield
- 9
- Public
- 880 Students
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
- Public
- 758 Students
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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What Locals Say about Ouilmette North
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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
85 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
85 % Say there's wildlife
83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
81 % Say neighbors are friendly
80 % Say it's quiet
79 % Say streets are well-lit
70 % Say car is needed
62 % Say there are community events
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623 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,712 sqft single-family home built in 1917. 623 Forest Ave is located in Ouilmette North, Wilmette. This property is not currently available for sale. 623 Forest Ave was last sold on Nov 21, 2025 for $1,950,000 (5% lower than the asking price of $2,049,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 623 Forest Ave is $1,999,400.