$1,650,000

922 Forest Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091

5 beds |
4 baths |
3,125 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1868
—— sqft lot
2 car garage
$528/sqft
Listed 4 days ago

Property Description

Incredible opportunity to own a historic piece of real estate, built pre-1873, in highly sought after East Wilmette. This home has had only one owner in 44 years, with remarkable upkeep and upgrades. Prepare to be wowed by sunlight, with floor to ceiling windows and bright open rooms. First floor features living room, dining room with built in bar/cabinets and hideaway office, family room, sitting room. Open kitchen with marble countertops, double pantry, and tons of storage opens up into bright breakfast nook. Upstairs are 5bd rms, the primary featuring brand new double sink/cabinetry, steam shower, and attached his and her walk-in closets. 3 more bedrooms complete the second floor. 5th bedroom on 3rd floor, with large closets and full bathroom. Incredibly large and deep backyard, completely fenced in and home to lush landscaping of daffodils, hyacinths, forsythia, and hydrangeas to name a few. Detached two car garage with electrical charger and front wrap porch. This home is a can't miss!

Listing Status:: Active
Data Last Updated:: February 13, 2026 at 10:19PM
Listing Office:: Baird & Warner : 312-927-0676
Listing Agent:: Elizabeth Gantz : 312-927-0676
MLS ID:: 12564306

Rooms: Bedroom 5Breakfast RoomSun Room
Dining: Separate
Basement: UnfinishedFull
A/C: Small Duct High Velocity
Heating: Radiant
Disability Feature: None

Parking: YesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

General: 4+ Stories

HOA Amenities: Not Applicable
Originating MLS: mred
School District: 39
County: Cook

Zoning: 05274150130000

Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Storm Sewer

Source: mred
Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Elizabeth Gantz , Baird & Warner

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Location

Schools Nearby

Central Elementary School

910 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL, 60091

Grades KG-4

0.22 miles away

Wilmette Junior High School

620 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL, 60091

Grades 7-8

2.02 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.