715 Forest Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
Ouilmette North- 5 Beds
- 5.5 Baths
- 5,663 sqft (on 0.44 acres)
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,663 sqft
(on 0.44 acres)
Local Information
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Description
SHOWINGS BEGIN FRIDAY,JUNE 27TH. Welcome to an exquisite classic Georgian red brick home in East Wilmette. This three-story residence features a distinctive green tile roof and copper gutters, complemented by a concrete driveway with access from both the street and a paved alley, ensuring ample parking for family and guests. As you enter the spacious foyer, you'll be guided to a private library, complete with built-in desk, bookshelves, and plantation shutters. To your left, the formal living room showcases bright windows and a gas fireplace that also accommodates wood-burning-a perfect setting for welcoming your guests. From here, transition into the sunroom, which features a terrazzo floor and paddle fan, ideal for morning coffee or afternoon relaxation. The oversized dining room awaits with its wrought iron chandelier and sconce lights, ready to host memorable evenings and holiday dinners. An archway opens to a cozy office overlooking the property, while a butler's pantry with glass cabinetry offers a beautiful display for your collectibles. The well-placed family room is designed for fun, boasting two walls of windows with matching rattan blinds. The heart of the first floor is a meticulously designed deGulio kitchen, featuring Siematic cabinets, a Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Jenn-Air double oven, cooktop, and a central granite island with breakfast bar, providing ample prep space. Adjoining this is a large breakfast room with seating for eight and a spacious family mudroom. Both the kitchen and breakfast room feature heated floors, and a quaint powder room is tucked away for convenience. Ascending to the second floor via dual staircases, you'll find three generous bedrooms, two hall baths, and a landing with a wall of closets. Proceed through the home's original stained glass windows to a fantastic Primary bedroom addition, offering ample space, plantation shutters, a special dressing alcove with a well-lit makeup desk, and a luxurious custom bath with dual vanities, a whirlpool tub, glass door shower with seating bench, heated floor, and a linen closet. Venture up the "Stairway to Heaven" to discover a gigantic renovated bedroom, previously family bedrooms, now offering built-in bookshelves, two walk-in closets (one cedar), a wet bar, and refrigerator-perfect as a teenager's retreat, artist studio, or home office. The lower level includes a recreation room, utility room, and two extensive storage rooms. The expansive 100 x 190 yard features a dog run, basketball hoop, jungle gym, and plenty of play area. A concrete driveway provides rare entry from both the street and the alley, leading to a two-car detached garage. Adjacent to the breakfast room, an accessible deck built with sustainable materials is perfect for barbecues, enhanced by old-fashioned street pole lighting for special summer evenings. All windows were replaced with custom Marvin windows in 2014. This unique East Wilmette property has been lovingly maintained, making it a signature home ready for today's discerning buyer.
715 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 is a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 5,663 sqft single-family home in Ouilmette North, built in 1913. It last sold for $2,400,000 on Sep 5, 2025 (4% below the $2,500,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,511,500, with a rent estimate of $7,921/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 715 Forest Ave
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Partially Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Foyer, Heated Sun Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room Lower LevelWet Bar |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 5663 Square Feet |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Steam,Radiant FloorHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Small Duct High Velocity,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: ScreensFlooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: TilePatio / Porch: DeckOther Structures: Kennel/Dog RunExterior: Dog Run, Outdoor Grill |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1913 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Georgian |
Building Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction |
Property Information Parcel Number: 05274220030000 |
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Price List Price: $2,500,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Mon Jun 30 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: Wilmette Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 39High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/WiHigh School District: 203 |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 0.44 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: 12399338 |
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Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by John Phillips, (847) 446-9600
Compass
Bought with: Pamela Kirby, (847) 778-7987, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12399338

Price History for 715 Forest Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 09/05/2025 | $2,400,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12399338 |
| 07/09/2025 | $2,500,000 | Pending | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12399338 |
| 07/01/2025 | $2,500,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12399338 |
| 06/23/2025 | $2,500,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12399338 |
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 | |
| Assessment | $1,975,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 715 Forest Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.05 | Single-Family Home | $2,455,000 | 11/07/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,010 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $2,399,000 | 01/29/26 | 5 | 5.5 | 6,231 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $2,095,000 | 10/08/25 | 7 | 5.5 | 5,668 | |
0.08 | Single-Family Home | $1,950,000 | 11/21/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 4,712 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $3,200,000 | 06/12/26 | 6 | 7 | 5,969 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $2,730,000 | 06/30/26 | 5 | 5.5 | 5,115 | |
0.12 | Single-Family Home | $5,500,000 | 06/12/26 | 6 | 5.5 | 6,020 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $2,485,000 | 05/22/26 | 5 | 4.5 | 4,152 | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $2,985,000 | 07/01/26 | 5 | 5.5 | 7,466 |
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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
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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