623 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
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OFF MARKET

$2,037,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4.5 Baths
  • 4,712 sqft

623 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Ouilmette North
Est. Refi. Payment $14,387/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 21, 2025 for $1,950,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.04M
Since last month
Increased$14K (+0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$42K (+2.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$90K (+4.6%)
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 +75% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.04M
August 2026$2.03M
July 2026$2.03M
June 2026$2.01M
May 2026$2.02M
April 2026$2M
March 2026$1.98M
February 2026$1.95M
January 2026$1.97M
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
719 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
04/13/26
5
4.5
3,352
626 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.12
Single-Family Home
$2,485,000
05/22/26
5
4.5
4,152
714 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$2,455,000
11/07/25
5
3.5
4,010
512 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
01/07/26
5
4.5
3,467
831 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,399,000
01/29/26
5
5.5
6,231
633 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$2,095,000
10/08/25
7
5.5
5,668
512 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,549,000
04/15/26
5
3.5
3,934
829 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,930,000
04/14/26
4
3.5
3,238
1010 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,725,000
09/01/26
6
4.5
3,576

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
633 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.02
$2,536,500
6
2.5
4,428
Off Market
711 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.06
$2,096,800
4
4
3,265
Off Market
610 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.06
$5,500,000
6
5.5
6,020
Recently Sold
714 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.09
$3,179,600
5
3.5
4,010
Off Market
715 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.08
$2,535,300
5
5.5
5,663
Off Market
633 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.09
$2,202,800
7
5.5
5,668
Off Market
718 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.10
$4,490,200
5
5
6,961
Off Market
611 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.10
$2,700,002
5
5
6,230
Recently Sold
730 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.11
$2,905,000
6
6
6,352
Recently Sold
701 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.10
$1,919,000
4
3
-
Off Market
1037 Sheridan Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.12
$1,872,100
5
2.5
2,324
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1917
4,712 sqft
$432/sqft
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). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,037,600, with a rent estimate of $7,262/month.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour 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

Home Details for 623 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

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 Features

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

Property Information

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

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,049,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Sep 23 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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4712 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12464255Attic: Finished

Additional Information

ParkSidewalksStreet LightsSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 21, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12464255
Sold
$1,950,000
Nov 11, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12464255
Pending
$2,049,000
Sep 24, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12464255
Contingent
$2,049,000
Sep 5, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12464255
Listed For Sale
$2,049,000
Aug 13, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12397215
ListingRemoved
$2,150,000

Market trends in Wilmette

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.3M
$113KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.9%
1.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$476
$11MoM
Available listings
47
3MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

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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 623 Forest Ave

  • What is 623 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 623 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL is $2,037,600.
  • 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 balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Wilmette?
    The median sale price in Wilmette is $1.3M. That is up $113K 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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