1500 FOREST Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

• 4 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 2,255 sqft

Property Description

This updated 2-story Colonial that seamlessly merges 1920's architectural charm with high-end modern improvements is what you've been waiting for. And, it's an ideal location close to thriving downtown Wilmette, Metra train, parks, award-winning schools & beaches along Lake Michigan. Inside, the home retains its timeless appeal with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, elegant crown molding, graceful arched doorways, and abundant natural light. The spacious floor plan includes a welcoming foyer, a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a separate office, powder room and a gourmet kitchen with open-floorplan connecting dining room. Upstairs the primary suite includes a private bath & walk-in closet. The recently renovated 2nd floor bathroom serves 3 bedrooms including tandem bedrooms 3 & 4. The lower level is fully furnished with a large recreation room, 5th bedroom, adjacent full bathroom & large utility/storage room. Current owners meticulously maintained and improved this home with new 3-car heated garage, 2 added bathrooms, new kitchen, updated electric, updated plumbing, complete tear-off roof with 25-year shingles, energy efficient windows, energy efficient boiler, tankless hot water heater & A/C condenser, plus radiant heat on main floor. Fenced yard with gardens and shady screened party room complete the package. Sellers can close anytime but prefer to remain in the home until school ends in June.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

February 13, 2026 at 8:19PM

Listing Office:

@properties Christie's International Real Estate : 847-338-2753

Listing Agent:

Lyn Flannery : 847-338-2753

MLS ID:

12529560

Interior

• Rooms: Bedroom 5Recreation RoomUtility Room-Lower LevelOfficeFoyer
• Master Bath: Separate ShowerSoaking Tub
• Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)
• Dining: Kitchen/Dining Combo
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Small Duct High Velocity
• Heating: Radiator(s)
• Fireplace: Attached Fireplace Doors/ScreenGas LogFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• General: Other
• Style: Colonial
• Parking: ConcreteGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 3

Construction

• Roofing: Tile
• General: 2 StoriesConcrete Perimeter

Location

• HOA Amenities: ParkPoolTennis Court(s)LakeSidewalksStreet Lights0.0Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 39
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 05284200260000
• Fencing: Fenced

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple