First time on market in 45 years - fabulous opportunity in Ideal SE Evanston location. This stately home is just blocks from Lake Michigan's scenic bike paths and beaches, Main Street's vibrant shops, restaurants, and cafes, Lincoln Elementary School, beautiful parks, and convenient trains to downtown Chicago. Welcoming center foyer leads to sun-filled living room anchored by a classic wood-burning fireplace with marble surround. Built-in shelving adds charm and functionality. A versatile tandem sunroom adjoins the living room and flows through French doors into the family room-perfect for gatherings or relaxing by a second fireplace. A large formal dining room accommodates a table for 12, perfect for formal entertaining. The updated eat-in kitchen with abundant storage and counter space is ideal for everyday living or entertaining. From the bright kitchen, sliding glass doors open to a generous deck and large, fully-fenced backyard-perfect for play and flower or vegetable garden. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom connects to an adjoining tandem room, offering flexible space for a walk-in closet, home office, sitting area, or nursery. The primary bedroom shares a bathroom with one of three additional bedrooms with potential to build out as a primary-en suite. There is another full second floor bathroom for added convenience. The third floor offers even more flexibility with a fifth bedroom, full vintage bathroom, and lots of extra storage-perfect for guests, a teen retreat, or a quiet home office. The unfinished basement has high ceilings and loads of potential for added living space. Original hardwood floors and a detached 2+ car garage round out this fabulous property. Home is an estate and being sold as-is. with inspection and no requests.
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$851,000
706 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
5beds
2,828sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
9,185 Square Feet Lot
$1,573,200 Zestimate®
$301/sqft
$4,544 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,573,200
$1.37M - $1.81M
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Wood-burning fireplaceFull second floor bathroomOriginal hardwood floorsLarge fully-fenced backyardSpacious primary bedroomFlexible spaceAdjoining tandem room
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Susan Salisbury 847-492-9660,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Karla Koziura
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12382417
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Third
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X21
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 350 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X25
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X17
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X15
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Solar Tube(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,828 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 9,185 sqft
- Dimensions: 55X167
Details
- Parcel number: 11194090270000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2025 | Sold | $851,000-5.4%$301/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12382417 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2025 | Pending sale | $899,900$318/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12382417 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2025 | Contingent | $899,900$318/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12382417 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,900$318/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12382417 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Listing removed | $899,900$318/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12338228 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Contingent | $899,900$318/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12338228 Report a problem | ||
| 5/18/2025 | Price change | $899,900-2.1%$318/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12338228 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $919,000$325/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12338228 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $96,000 |
| 2023 | $22,438 +4.3% | $96,000 |
| 2022 | $21,505 +14.1% | $96,000 +29.1% |
| 2021 | $18,843 -2.8% | $74,335 -3.7% |
| 2020 | $19,390 -6% | $77,156 -15.6% |
| 2019 | $20,622 +15.2% | $91,445 +32.9% |
| 2018 | $17,908 -7.4% | $68,800 -9.3% |
| 2017 | $19,336 +4.2% | $75,842 |
| 2016 | $18,562 +18.6% | $75,842 +24.4% |
| 2015 | $15,646 -4.9% | $60,977 -5.5% |
| 2014 | $16,451 -6.3% | $64,512 -8.2% |
| 2013 | $17,548 -6.9% | $70,260 -14.6% |
| 2012 | $18,857 +6.8% | $82,302 |
| 2011 | $17,658 +3.2% | $82,302 |
| 2010 | $17,111 -7.3% | $82,302 -13.5% |
| 2009 | $18,453 +5.7% | $95,171 -4% |
| 2008 | $17,463 +7.2% | $99,137 |
| 2007 | $16,283 +21.7% | $99,137 +39.3% |
| 2006 | $13,381 +1.6% | $71,155 |
| 2005 | $13,170 +3.3% | $71,155 |
| 2004 | $12,752 +5.1% | $71,155 +25.1% |
| 2003 | $12,129 +2.8% | $56,862 |
| 2002 | $11,795 +9% | $56,862 |
| 2001 | $10,823 +1.8% | $56,862 +21.4% |
| 2000 | $10,630 +2.3% | $46,848 |
| 1999 | $10,389 | $46,848 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60202
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Nichols Middle School
- High: Evanston Twp High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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