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Sold on 07/16/2015
Sandra Brown of Weichert, REALTORS - Lakeshore Partners

1244 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

$775,000

Last sold 07/16/2015 after 95 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 2.2

    bath

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About 1244 Forest Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1870
HOA fee $0/month
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
True victorian built in 1879 in lakeshore historic district just steps from lake & downtown! Arch details:leaded glass windows/doors, hi ceilings, oak flrs, bay windows, curved staircase & original moldings. Lr,dr,fr,study w/elevator, kit & bonus rm all on 1st flr. 4 brs, newer hall bath & greenhouse on 2nd flr. Fabulous coachhouse w/studio & half bth. New wiring. Yard w/organic gardens,native plants & paver patio.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Sandra Brown
Listing Office - Weichert, REALTORS - Lakeshore Partners
Source: MRED mls logo
MLS#08889304 • last updated 11 years ago
Movoto checked MRED for data 11 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiators
Levels/Style Victorian
MLS # 8889304
Type Detached Single
Property Tax $ 18627
Master HOA Fee No
Year Built 1870
HOA Fee Not Applicable
Interior
Dining Room Separate
Basement Unfinished, Exterior Access, Full
Other Room(s) Sunroom, Other, Bonus, Bonus, Office, Sun/Florida Room, Other
Total # of Rooms 10
Kitchen Eating Area-Table Space
# Fireplaces 1
Accessibility Features No
Appliances Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior Features Elevator, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
Exterior
Exterior Features Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
Foundation Brick
Exterior Frame
Roof Wood Shakes/Shingles
Parking Desc Garage
# Parking Spaces 2
Garage Desc Detached, Garage Door Opener(s), Carport
Lot Desc Less Than 0.25 Acre, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Desc Sewer-Public
Water Source Lake Michigan, Public
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Location
Community Features Park/Playground, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
County Cook
Elementary School DEWEY 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 EAST OF CHICAGO AVENUE, JUST SOUTH OF DEMPSTER
APN 11192020160000
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  • Jul 2015
    Public Records
  • Jul 28, 2015 Sold
    $775,000
  • Jul 2015
    mls logo MLS # 08889304
  • Jul 16, 2015 Sold
    $775,000 (-6.1%)
  • Jul 10, 2015 Pending
    —
  • Apr 12, 2015 Listed
    $825,000 (-0.5%)
  • Aug 2014
    mls logo MLS # 08467852
  • Aug 25, 2014 Temporarily No Showings
    —
  • May 22, 2014 Price Change
    $829,000 (-5.7%)
  • Oct 15, 2013 Listed
    $879,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $22,042 -26.0%
    $91,050 -28.96%
  • 2022
    $29,773 +35.2%
    $128,171 +54.46%
  • 2021
    $22,022 +1.4%
    $82,982
  • 2020
    $21,728 +2.7%
    $82,982 -8.1%
  • 2019
    $21,157 -0.4%
    $90,297 +16.51%
  • 2018
    $21,233 +2.7%
    $77,500
  • 2017
    $20,679 +5.4%
    $77,500
  • 2016
    $19,613 -4.1%
    $77,500 +1.58%
  • 2015
    $20,457 +8.5%
    $76,293
  • 2014
    $18,858 +1.2%
    —
  • 2013
    $18,627
    —
  • 1244 Forest Ave
    $775K
  • Evanston
    —
  • 60202
    $400K +6% y/y
  • Evanston
    $439K +2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
1240 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,556,000 3/2 3,537 0.01
1246 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $2,064,000 6/3 4,125 0.01
1236 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,850,000 6/3 4,292 0.02
1232 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,256,000 5/2 2,895 0.03
1230 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,256,000 4/2 2,895 0.03
1304 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 $2,671,000 8/5 7,690 0.04
1243 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,317,000 4/3 2,554 0.05
1245 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 $1,329,000 4/3 2,301 0.05

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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