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Sold on 06/22/2017
Sally Mabadi of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

1048 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

$2,800,000

Last sold 06/22/2017 after 997 Days

  • 7

    bed

  • 7.2

    bath

  • 9,799

    Sqft ($286/Sqft)

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About 1048 Forest Ave

Property type House
Year built 1894
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.64 Acre
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Stunning 1894 jtw jennings 10,000 sqft new england colonial set on gorgeous 2/3 acre site. One of the most architecturally significant & recognizable homes on the n shore. Completely restored and updated w/highest levels of quality. Elegant grand entry hall w/18ft ceilings, double curved staircase, original french & italian chandeliers. Coach house, sep ground lvl apt. Too many wonderful details to list. Perfection!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Sally Mabadi
Listing Office - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#08739930 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 2 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Space Pac, Zoned
Heating Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiant, Radiators, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned
Levels/Style Colonial
MLS # 8739930
Type Detached Single
SqFt 9799
Property Tax $ 54223.13
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1894
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Den, Playroom, Breakfast Rm, 7th Bdrm, Library, Game Rm, Study, 6th Bdrm, Office, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, 7th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Den, Enclosed Porch, Exercise Room, Foyer, Gallery, Game Room, Library, Office, Pantry, Play Room, Sitting Room, Study, Walk In Closet
Dining Room Separate
Basement Unfinished, Full
Attic Finished, Full, Interior Stair
Total # of Rooms 20
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Walk-in
# Fireplaces 4
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Compactor-Trash, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Wood Burning, Gas Logs, Decorative Only
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 2nd Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
Exterior
Exterior Features Deck, Porch, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
Foundation Brick
Exterior Frame
Roof Asphalt/Glass (Shingles), Wood Shakes/Shingles
Parking Desc Garage, Space/s, Off Alley, Off Street, Driveway
# Parking Spaces 6, 3
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
Lot Desc .50-.99 Acre, Corner, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 400 Amp Service Or Greater
Location
County Cook
Elementary School LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle School NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District 202
Elementary School District 65
Middle School District 65
High School EVANSTON TWP HIGH SCHOOL
Directions SW CORNER OF FOREST AND GREENLEAF
APN 11192160080000
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  • Jun 2017
    mls logo MLS # 08739930
  • Jun 23, 2017 Sold
    $2,800,000 (-6.6%)
  • May 12, 2017 Contingent
    —
  • Mar 14, 2016 Price Change
    $2,999,000 (-9.1%)
  • Apr 17, 2015 Price Change
    $3,300,000 (-8.3%)
  • Sep 29, 2014 Listed
    $3,600,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $47,480 -27.3%
    $196,125 -30.26%
  • 2022
    $65,323 -4.6%
    $281,214 +8.96%
  • 2021
    $68,492 +1.4%
    $258,091
  • 2020
    $67,578 +2.8%
    $258,091 -8.0%
  • 2019
    $65,729 -10.8%
    $280,534 +4.3%
  • 2018
    $73,692 +2.7%
    $268,975
  • 2017
    $71,768 -4.6%
    $268,975 -9.49%
  • 2016
    $75,211 +11.3%
    $297,191 +17.95%
  • 2015
    $67,559 +24.6%
    $251,964
  • 2014
    $54,223 +4.8%
    —
  • 2013
    $51,753
    —
  • 1048 Forest Ave
    $2.8M
  • —
  • 60202
    $400K +2% y/y
  • Evanston
    $429K 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
318 Greenleaf St, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,367,000 5/2 2,982 0.03
1030 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $2,497,000 6/4 7,684 0.03
305 Greenleaf St, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,943,000 7/3 5,206 0.04
315 Greenleaf St, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,763,000 4/2 4,230 0.04
1026 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,712,000 6/3 3,328 0.04
1108 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $2,660,000 3/3 4,001 0.04
1045 Judson Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $2,354,000 6/3 6,650 0.04
1047 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $2,064,000 4/4 4,672 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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5/10
Lincoln Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65
6/10
Washington Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65
5/10
Nichols Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65
7/10
Evanston Twp High School
public Grades 9-12
Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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