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 $13,293/mo*
$1,950,000
Last Sold: Nov 21, 2025
5% below list $2.05M
$414/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $13,293/mo*
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,712 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1917
Living Area
4,712 sqft
Price/Sqft
$414/sqft
Parking
Garage
About this House
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.
623 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,712 sqft single-family home in Ouilmette North, built in 1917. It last sold for $1,950,000 on Nov 21, 2025 (5% below the $2,049,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,028,500, with a rent estimate of $7,788/month.
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 |
View No View |
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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,Yes,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 LightsSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Sara Brahm, (847) 881-0200
@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 |
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 | $26,286 |
| 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 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $2,485,000 | 05/22/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 4,152 | |
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 | |
0.20 | 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 | |
0.22 | Single-Family Home | $1,930,000 | 04/14/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,238 |
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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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Frequently asked questions about 623 Forest Ave
- What is 623 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 623 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL is $2,028,500.
- What is the price history for 623 Forest Ave?623 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL last sold for $1,950,000 in November 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 $1.14M. That is up $111K from the prior month.
- Does 623 Forest Ave have air conditioning?Yes, 623 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL has air conditioning.
- Does 623 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?Yes, 623 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL has in-unit laundry.

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