Wilmette, IL 60091,1318 Forest AVE
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Wilmette, IL 60091,1318 Forest AVE
Wilmette, IL 60091,1318 Forest AVE
Wilmette, IL 60091,1318 Forest AVE
Wilmette, IL 60091,1318 Forest AVE

$850,000

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1318 Forest AVE Wilmette, IL 60091

4 Beds

3 Baths

1,919 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 07/20/2020

Key Details

Sold Price $850,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,919 sqft

Price per Sqft $442

Subdivision East Wilmette

MLS Listing ID 10744335

Sold Date 07/20/20

Style Bungalow

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Year Built 1903

Annual Tax Amount $14,447

Tax Year 2018

Lot Size 8,698 Sqft

Lot Dimensions 50 X 174

Property Description

SOLD BEFORE PROCESSING! Updated yet charming light filled East Wilmette home in the coveted CAGE neighborhood on an oversized & extra deep lot in an amazing location-walk to town, shops, restaurants, the beach, the Metra & more. This 4 bed 3 bath home is completely updated for today's living yet true to its character w/great details including stunning millwork, hardwood floors & custom lighting. Enjoy a glass of wine & a book on the adorable porch swing on your tranquil front porch. Welcome guests into your new home in your formal entry way which leads to a large living room w/ a wood burning fireplace w/ gas starter & tons of windows. Beside the living room is the dining room, which easily fits a table for 8, w/ plenty of room for a large buffet or hutch. The huge updated kitchen features an oversized island with seating for 3, tons of cabinet & counter space with undermount lighting, a double oven, four burner gas stovetop which also has a bonus center griddle, under counter water filtration system, granite counters & a pantry. Great view of both the enormous backyard & the side yard, which features a playset & sandbox, from the kitchen sink. The main level features an ideal circular flow, dark hardwood floors, wainscoting, crown molding, 9 foot ceilings with can lights throughout and tons of sunlight due to four exposures. Off the kitchen is a mud room/office as well as a full bathroom. Double patio doors from both the kitchen & mud room/office lead to a large deck, perfect for entertaining, which has ample space for a table for 8-10 plus a large sitting area. The back deck overlooks the huge professionally landscaped and fully fenced backyard which features mature trees, a large play area for kids complete with a playset with swings, slide and climbing wall as well as a large sandbox & kid's sized picnic table. There is 2.5 car extra deep detached garage with additional storage space in the garage attic plus 2 exterior parking spaces next to the garage. 2nd floor has a large & serene master bedroom w/ a gas fireplace, very large walk in closet, & a second smaller bonus walk in closet. The second bedroom easily fits a king sized bed, has a walk in closet & skylight. The third bedroom also has a skylight, an adorable kid's height reading nook & access to the very large attic through a ceiling hatch, great for additional storage. Large hall bath w/ dual vanity & two linen closets. New dark hardwood floors throughout the bedroom level. The finished lower level has a large family/recreation room, the 4th bedroom which has an ensuite bathroom, big storage area, and the laundry room, which features a high end commercial Speed Queen washing machine. Separate AC units (which are brand new) and furnaces for the lower/main level vs the upper bedroom level with Nest thermostats. This home is in amazing shape - tons of updates in the last year including Nest smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, Ring doorbell, keyless locks, security system, new sump pump w/ battery back up featuring wireless monitoring alerts, whole house water filtration system in addition to an under counter water filtration system at the kitchen sink, new cedar fence, roof less than 1 year old, new windows, new doors, and more - too many updates to list! Tons of closet & storage space. Steps to several playgrounds, downtown Wilmette filled with cute local shops & restaurants) and the Metra train station! 1/2 block to the Green Bay Bike Trail which connects Wilmette to Highland Park. Walk to Gillson Beach, the library, Jewel, Whole Foods, Starbucks, Walgreens, & more. Walk or take the school bus, which picks up at the corner, to the highly coveted Central Elementary School. While close to the Metra line, it's very quiet inside. Great neighbors!

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Wilmette

Rooms

Basement Full, English

Interior

Interior Features Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air, Zoned

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter

Equipment Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier Owned

Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens

Parking Features Detached

Garage Spaces 2.5

Roof Type Asphalt

Building

Lot Description Fenced Yard

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan, Public

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Central Elementary School

Middle Schools Highcrest Middle School

High Schools New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

School District 39 , 39, 203

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Shay Hata • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Christie Ascione • @properties

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