Home Details for 1500 FOREST Avenue

McKenzie "move-in-ready" home will be coming to market in Spring 2026. It's an updated 2-story Colonial that seamlessly merges 1920's architectural charm with high-end modern improvements. And, it's an ideal location close to thriving downtown Wilmette, Metra train, parks, award-winning schools & beaches along Lake Michigan. Inside, the home retains its timeless appeal with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, elegant crown molding, graceful arched doorways, and abundant natural light. The spacious floor plan includes a welcoming foyer, a large living room with a cozy fireplace, a separate office, powder room and a gourmet kitchen with open-floorplan connected to the dining room. Upstairs the primary suite includes a private bath & walk-in closet. The recently renovated 2nd floor bathroom serves 3 bedrooms including tandem bedrooms 3 & 4. The lower level is fully furnished with a large recreation room, 5th bedroom, adjacent full bathroom & large utility/storage room. Current owners meticulously maintained and improved this home with new 3-car heated garage, 2 added bathrooms, new kitchen, updated electric, updated plumbing, complete tear-off roof with 25-year shingles, energy efficient windows, energy efficient boiler, hot water heater & A/C condenser, plus radiant heat on main floor. Fenced yard with gardens and shady screened party room complete the package. Sorry, no showings until mid February.

• Parking

  • Concrete
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Heated Garage
  • Detached
  • Garage

• Basement

  • Finished
  • Full

• Fire Place

  • Living Room
  • Gas Log

• Heating Information

  • Hot Water

• Water Features

  • Public