711 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
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OFF MARKET

$2,091,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,265 sqft

711 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

Ouilmette North
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 10, 2023 for $1,500,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.09M
Since last month
Decreased$18K (-0.9%)
Since last year
Increased$24K (+1.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$592K (+39.5%)
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 +117% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$2.09M
August 2026$2.08M
July 2026$2.11M
June 2026$2.15M
May 2026$2.12M
April 2026$2.1M
March 2026$2.05M
February 2026$2.06M
January 2026$2.06M
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
829 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,930,000
04/14/26
4
3.5
3,238
922 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$1,580,000
03/24/26
5
3.5
3,125
835 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,753,000
05/15/26
5
2.5
3,002
623 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
11/21/25
5
4.5
4,712
719 Washington Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
04/13/26
5
4.5
3,352
714 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$2,455,000
11/07/25
5
3.5
4,010
512 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,549,000
04/15/26
5
3.5
3,934
932 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
06/05/26
5
3.5
3,563
631 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
09/18/25
5
3
2,881
512 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL
0.21
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
01/07/26
5
4.5
3,467

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
715 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.02
$2,519,000
5
5.5
5,663
Off Market
714 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.05
$2,455,000
5
3.5
4,010
Recently Sold
718 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.06
$4,474,900
5
5
6,961
Off Market
633 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.04
$2,544,700
6
2.5
4,428
Off Market
623 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.06
$1,950,000
5
4.5
4,712
Recently Sold
730 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.06
$2,905,000
6
6
6,352
Recently Sold
811 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.09
$1,422,600
4
2.5
2,036
Off Market
633 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.10
$2,187,600
7
5.5
5,668
Off Market
610 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.11
$5,500,000
6
5.5
6,020
Recently Sold
701 Lake Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.09
$1,910,900
4
3
-
Off Market
809 Elmwood Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091
0.13
$2,935,000
5
5
-
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1914
Living Area
3,265 sqft
Price/Sqft
$641
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome home to this East Wilmette architecturally stunning home located 3 blocks to Lake Michigan, Gillson Park, Michigan Shores Club and Wilmette Harbor. Situated in Wilmette's Historical District on a lush 50' x 190' lot, this home exudes a contemporary style of arts & crafts. Upon entering you'll find a heated year-round sunroom that spans the width of the home with its newer windows you're sure to delight in gathering in this room. Seven sets of Jeldwen wood French doors, quarter-sawn oak floors, cove lighting, beamed ceilings and an original full masonry brick corbeled fireplace flanked by oak benches are just several of the first-floor features. Somewhat of an open-floor plan...the living, dining and family room all gracefully flow to the owner/architect designed kitchen filled with an entire wall of casement windows allowing the outside in. The kitchen includes a vaulted ceiling, upscale appliances, dual sinks, granite counters, terra-cotta floors and French doors that lead out to the deck and large naturally landscaped backyard and a terrific 3 car garage with charging port. Just down the hall from the kitchen is a powder room, small desk area and several closets. The second floor has a newer primary suite with full bath and is surrounded by windows giving you treetop views and a sunny southern exposure. This room also has 2 sets of French doors leading to the 2nd floor deck and a sweet private balcony, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee that overlooks the peaceful backyard. Three additional bedrooms (one ensuite with fireplace and half-bath) and the full hall bath with dual sinks complete the 2nd floor. Enjoy this home "as is" or explore the many possibilities that await you to make this home truly yours today!
711 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 3,265 sqft single-family home in Ouilmette North, built in 1914. It last sold for $1,500,000 on Oct 10, 2023 (1% above the $1,485,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,091,800, with a rent estimate of $7,323/month.
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Liz Van Horn, (847) 446-4000
Coldwell Banker Realty
Vicki Nelson
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: David Chung, (312) 399-0630, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11843667

Home Details for 711 Forest Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Storage, Work Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3265 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Other, Down Draft, Gas Cooktop, Electric OvenDishwasherDisposalMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Radiant,Radiator(s),Radiant FloorHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Wood Burning, Includes Accessories, Masonry, Living Room, OtherHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: Door Width 32 Inches or More, Swing In Door(s), Lever Door Handles, Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt Metal OtherPatio / Porch: Roof Deck, DeckFencing: PartialOther Structures: Garage(s)Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar, Pillar/Post/Pier, Stone
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914Year Renovated: 1995
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Prairie
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 05274220040000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,485,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Aug 01 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

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

Agent Information

Buyer Agent
Buyer Company Name: Dave & Amy Chung

Community

Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9500 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11843667

Additional Information

ParkTennis Court(s)SidewalksStreet LightsSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 10, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11843667
Sold
$1,500,000
Sep 8, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11843667
Pending
$1,485,000
Aug 2, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11843667
Contingent
$1,485,000
Jul 27, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11843667
Listed For Sale
$1,485,000

Market trends in Wilmette

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.19M
$57.6KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
105.6%
2.0%MoM
Price per sq ft
$461
$9MoM
Available listings
50
12MoM

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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 711 Forest Ave

  • What is 711 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 711 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL is $2,091,800.
  • What is the price history for 711 Forest Ave?
    711 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL last sold for $1,500,000 in October 2023.
  • 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 $1.19M. That is up $57.6K from the prior month.
  • Does 711 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 711 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 711 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 711 Forest Ave in Wilmette, IL has laundry facilities.

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