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Sold on 11/30/2016
Annie Flanagan of Coldwell Banker Residential

1200 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

  • $2,150,000

    Last sold 11/30/2016 after 240 Days

  • 7

    bed

  • 6.1

    bath

  • 7,500

    Sqft ($287/Sqft)

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About 1200 Forest Ave

Property type House
Year built 1914
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.35 Acre
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property description
Spectacular price reduction on a spectacular home! Rare opportunity to own a golden age treasure! This magnificently maintained & updated pedigreed home boasts exceptional construction & fabulous architectural detail-17 rooms, 7 bedroom, 6. 1 bath includes master suite with two master baths & separate closets. Built in 1913 for charles ringling, this red brick home w/slate & copper roof melds the quality vintage elements & impeccable craftsmanship of the early 1900's with the highest level of modern updates! Heated 3 car gar with 3 bedroom coachhouse. Lovely porte cochere. All the amenities of today make this home truly one of a kind! Pristine!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Annie Flanagan
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Residential
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#09184040 • last updated 9 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Space Pac, Zoned
Heating Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam, Radiators, Zoned
Levels/Style Georgian
MLS # 9184040
Type Detached Single
SqFt 7500
Property Tax $ 46608.48
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1914
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Other Room(s) Sitting, Game Rm, Office, Gallery, 7th Bdrm, Exercise Rm, 6th Bdrm, Library, 5th Bdrm, 5th Bedroom, 6th Bedroom, 7th Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Gallery, Game Room, Library, Office, Sitting Room
Dining Room Separate
Basement Finished, Full
Total # of Rooms 17
Kitchen Island, Pantry-Closet
# Fireplaces 4
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Wood Burning
Interior Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors
Exterior
Exterior Features Patio, Storms/Screens
Exterior Brick
Roof Slate, Other
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 3
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s), Heated, 7 Foot Or More High Garage Door
Lot Desc .25-.49 Acre, Fenced Yard
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan
Location
Community Features Pond/Lake, Sidewalks
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 NORTHWEST CORNER OF HAMILTON AND FOREST, SOUTH OF DEMPSTER
APN 11192020240000
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Nov 2016
    mls logo MLS # 09184040
  • Nov 30, 2016 Sold
    $2,150,000 (-14.0%)
  • Oct 22, 2016 Pending
  • Sep 28, 2016 Contingent
  • May 24, 2016 Price Change
    $2,499,000 (-7.4%)
  • Apr 4, 2016 Listed
    $2,700,000 (-9.8%)
  • Mar 2016
    mls logo MLS # 08974215
  • Mar 21, 2016 Cancelled
  • Jul 7, 2015 Listed
    $2,995,000 (-6.3%)
  • Jul 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08856117
  • Jul 6, 2015 Cancelled
  • Mar 9, 2015 Listed
    $3,195,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $50,961 -1.9%
    $213,823 -5.8%
  • 2022
    $51,935 -3.9%
    $226,999 +9.66%
  • 2021
    $54,049 +1.2%
    $206,999
  • 2020
    $53,388 +2.8%
    $206,999 -8.0%
  • 2019
    $51,914 -2.8%
    $225,000 +13.41%
  • 2018
    $53,413 +2.6%
    $198,392
  • 2017
    $52,035 -6.3%
    $198,392 -10.61%
  • 2016
    $55,533 +18.1%
    $221,933 +24.64%
  • 2015
    $47,041 +0.9%
    $178,065
  • 2014
    $46,608 +2.4%
  • 2013
    $45,521
  • 1200 Forest Ave
    $2.15M
  • 60202
    $400K +2% y/y
  • Evanston
    $429K 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1210 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $2,449,000 8/4 6,077 0.01
1214 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $2,076,000 6/3 4,314 0.02
1140 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $2,479,000 —/1 761 0.03
321 Hamilton St, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,368,000 5/2 2,309 0.03
1218 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,969,000 4/4 798 0.04
323 Hamilton St, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,502,000 5/3 2,537 0.04
318 Hamilton St, Evanston, IL 60202 $956,000 3/2 2,077 0.04
1134 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,680,000 5/3 960 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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6/10
Dewey 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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