811 Forest Ave
Wilmette, IL 60091
Ouilmette North- 4 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 2,036 sqft
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,036 sqft
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Description
Long time owners selling...now your opportunity to own in this desirable area of Wilmette. From the moment you see the home from the charming brick street, the curved wrap around porch welcomes you into the home. Once inside the large foyer, your eyes immediately will see the beautiful, restored millwork including oversized pocket doors and a stunning staircase. Hardwood floors throughout the majority of first and second floors. Living room features a wood burning fireplace, while the formal dining room has a built in china cabinet. Next to the kitchen is a family room and access to the rear staircase. Second floor showcases four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. One bedroom is the master suite and another bedroom has an attached sunroom/sitting room that is an extra oasis for the new owners. The full, expansive attic is untapped potential to finish with additional living space. The unfinished basement has plenty of storage space and houses the laundry room and a half bath. Enjoy time in the private, fully fenced backyard which backs to the private alley Ideal location and walking distance to the lake, downtown Wilmette, and top rated schools. Home needs fresh ideas from the new owner to restore or renovate this home to a new glory. Home being sold AS-IS. Do not miss this ONE!
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 June 25, 2023
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 811 Forest Ave
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Unfinished,FullNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sun Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2036 Square Feet |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Radiator(s)No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator S |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability Access |
View Has a ViewView: Water |
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Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1899 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian |
Building Construction Materials: CedarNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 05274210060000 |
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Price List Price: $899,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Apr 12 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Wilmette |
School Information Elementary School District: 39Jr 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: 9221.52 sqft |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 11750989Water ViewWater View: WaterActivation Date: Fri Jun 23 2023 |
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Source Internet Consumer CommentMRD SHARE WITH CLIENTS: YesSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Denise Sowder, (847) 812-5331
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with: Max Shreffler, (312) 752-7183, 606 Realty LLC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11750989

Price History for 811 Forest Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 06/22/2023 | $910,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11750989 |
| 10/20/1994 | $129,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Wilmette
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.01M
$10.17KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
101.1%
Price per sq ft
$426
$13MoM
Available listings
60
4MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tax | |
| Assessment | $910,010 |
Home facts updated by county records
Homeowner tools
Estimated monthly rent$5,121/mo
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Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.06 | Single-Family Home | $1,753,000 | 05/15/26 | 5 | 2.5 | 3,002 | |
0.05 | Single-Family Home | $1,500,000 | 06/30/25 | 5 | 2.5 | 4,378 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $1,200,000 | 08/15/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,887 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $1,200,000 | 07/15/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,948 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $1,930,000 | 04/14/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,238 | |
0.14 | Single-Family Home | $1,580,000 | 03/24/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,125 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $1,450,000 | 09/18/25 | 5 | 3 | 2,881 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $1,500,000 | 03/30/26 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,867 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $1,499,000 | 08/12/25 | 6 | 2.5 | 4,428 |
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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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811 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,036 sqft single-family home built in 1899. 811 Forest Ave is located in Ouilmette North, Wilmette. This property is not currently available for sale. 811 Forest Ave was last sold on Jun 22, 2023 for $910,000 (1% higher than the asking price of $899,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 811 Forest Ave is $1,475,300.