835 Forest Avenue — Wilmette, IL 60091
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Wilmette, IL 60091

835 Forest Avenue

$1,550,000
5 beds · 3 baths · 3,002 sqft
Listed at $1,550,000 8 days on market $20,137/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to 835 Forest Avenue - East Wilmette Living at Its Best. Perfectly situated in the heart of East Wilmette, this move-in ready 5-bedroom, 2.1-bath home offers the ideal blend of charm, space, and walkable convenience. Just steps to town, Metra trains, top-rated schools, the beach, Plaza del Lago, and more - the location truly can't be beat. The sun-drenched first floor features a gracious "figure-eight" floor plan designed for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. A welcoming entry foyer leads to a formal living room and a formal dining room complete with a wet bar. The updated eat-in kitchen flows seamlessly into a large, south-facing family room filled with natural light. A powder room and spacious covered deck complete this level, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor connection. Upstairs, the second floor offers a spacious primary suite, three generously sized bedrooms with ample closet space, a hall bath, and the convenience of second-floor laundry. The third floor offers a fifth bedroom with a large common space that is ready to be customized to your needs. The finished lower level includes a recreation room plus three substantial storage areas, providing excellent flexibility and organization. Step outside to enjoy the covered back deck overlooking your deep, 85-foot private lot, along with a newer two-car garage. A rare opportunity to enjoy space, light, and an unbeatable East Wilmette location - all in one beautiful home

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,550,000
List price
3,002
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1901
Year built
0.21 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$20,137
Annual taxes
Farmhouse
Style
8
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Wine RefrigeratorCooktopRange HoodHumidifier
Parking
Off AlleyGarage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Other
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
E Elementary school
Central Elementary School
Wilmette, IL
M Middle school
Highcrest Middle School
Wilmette, IL
H High school
New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Wilmette, IL
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 15, 2026
SoldThis listing
$1,753,000
Mar 2, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$1,550,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate · Courtney Cook · 773-655-3354
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12579837
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