Off MarketHistoric · 128 yrs

1040 Forest Ave

Wilmette, IL, 60091 • Ouilmette North • Cook County

$1,625,400

$621/sqft

5Beds

2.5Baths

2,618Sqft

0.21 acLot

1898Built

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Character Home

Built 1898 · 128 years of history

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1898 · Historic

This 2618 square foot single family home has 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. This home is located at 1040 Forest Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$10,333/month

Principal & Interest$8,166

Property Tax$1,625

Insurance$542

Down payment20% ($325,080)

3%50%

Est. 6.44% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,300,320 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1898

CoolingNone

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot9,250 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1898

Systems

CoolingNone

RoofShake / Shingle

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot9,250 sqft

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodOuilmette North

Annual tax$20,565

Parcel0527316014

Features & details

3 categories of property features

Interior Features

Cooling

None

Exterior Features

Exterior

Other

Parking

Garage - Attached

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$1,625,400

Est. rent$5,265/mo

Tax rate1.99%

Price/sqft$621

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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Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 11, 2023$20,565$96,594

Apr 11, 2022$21,926$108,244

Apr 11, 2021$17,634$71,208

Apr 11, 2020$17,405$71,208

Apr 11, 2019$16,874$77,401

Apr 11, 2018$21,503$93,820

Apr 11, 2017$20,922$93,820

Apr 11, 2016$19,850$93,820

Apr 11, 2015$18,086$75,476

Apr 11, 2014$17,811$75,476

Apr 11, 2013$18,162$80,476

Apr 11, 2012$17,489$83,169

Apr 11, 2011$16,737$83,169

Apr 11, 2010$16,312$83,169

Apr 11, 2009$16,103$95,525

Apr 11, 2008$15,526$100,552

Apr 11, 2007$14,536$109,167

Apr 11, 2006$13,750$84,311

Apr 11, 2005$12,911$84,311

Apr 11, 2004$14,142$84,311

Apr 11, 2003$13,593$73,702

Apr 11, 2002$13,593$73,702

Apr 11, 2001$10,788$73,702

Apr 11, 2000$10,340$58,478

Apr 11, 1999$10,340$58,478

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Local context around this listing

Wilmette, IL • Cook County

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Est. value$1,625,400

Est. rent$5,265/mo

30yr rate est.6.44%

Affordability$10,933/mo

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