Off Market4281d on marketHistoric · 149 yrs

1044 Forest Ave

Wilmette, IL, 60091 • Ouilmette North • Cook County

$2,360,800

$621/sqft

6Beds

4.5Baths

3,800Sqft

0.21 acLot

1877Built

Property DNA

1 highlights

Character Home

Built 1877 · 149 years of history

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

4281 days on market

Established listing

$621/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1877 · Historic

Renovated 3-story victorian w/architectural details inside & out. Updated for today's living - gourmet kitchen w/granite island. Big 1st fl family rm. 2nd fl w/5 bd & 3 ba. Sunny 3rd fl w/6th bd & ba + office. Bsmnt w/new concrete flr. Impeccably maintained - newer roof, hvac, cat5, sprinklers & more. Lovely yard & gardens! Move-in ready & ideal location steps to train, town, lakefront beaches & award-winning schools

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$15,008/month

Principal & Interest$11,861

Property Tax$2,361

Insurance$787

Down payment20% ($472,160)

3%50%

Est. 6.44% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,888,640 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1877

CoolingCentral

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot9,250 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1877

Systems

CoolingCentral

RoofShake / Shingle

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot9,250 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodOuilmette North

Annual tax$26,024

Parcel0527316013

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Freezer

Garbage disposal

Microwave

Range / Oven

Refrigerator

Washer

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Other

Parking

Garage - Attached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market4281

Est. value$2,360,800

Est. rent$6,459/mo

Tax rate1.99%

Price/sqft$621

Last sold$1,350,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Wilmette?

3 schools rated nearby

Central Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-4

0.3 mi

Wilmette Junior High School

Middle • Public • 7-8

1.9 mi

New Trier Township High School Winnetka

High • Public • 10-12

1.2 mi

Location

Wilmette, IL, 60091

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Price history

2 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 21, 2014Sold$1,350,000$355MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 29, 2014Listed For Sale$1,350,000$355@properties

Sold$1,350,000

Jul 21, 2014•$355/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$1,350,000

Apr 29, 2014•$355/sqft•@properties

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 11, 2023$26,024$117,999

Apr 11, 2022$24,609$117,999

Apr 11, 2021$18,148$73,186

Apr 11, 2020$17,910$73,186

Apr 11, 2019$17,365$79,551

Apr 11, 2018$29,879$129,026

Apr 11, 2017$29,066$129,026

Apr 11, 2016$28,045$129,026

Apr 11, 2015$17,631$71,021

Apr 11, 2014$16,723$71,021

Apr 11, 2013$15,956$71,021

Apr 11, 2012$15,043$71,884

Apr 11, 2011$14,409$71,884

Apr 11, 2010$14,049$71,884

Apr 11, 2009$15,093$95,470

Apr 11, 2008$14,170$100,494

Apr 11, 2007$13,413$100,494

Apr 11, 2006$12,701$80,081

Apr 11, 2005$12,378$80,081

Apr 11, 2004$12,130$80,081

Apr 11, 2003$11,523$64,304

Apr 11, 2002$11,523$64,304

Apr 11, 2001$13,257$64,304

Apr 11, 2000$12,702$70,014

Apr 11, 1999—$70,014

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Wilmette, IL • Cook County

Nearby neighborhoods

Ouilmette North

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$2,360,800

Est. rent$6,459/mo

30yr rate est.6.44%

Affordability$15,880/mo

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