Welcome to 739 Forest Avenue, an exquisitely updated, stately Victorian in the heart of Southeast Evanston. Set on a beautiful, tree-lined street 3 blocks from Lake Michigan, this 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath home seamlessly combines elegant historic features with modern luxury. A gracious front porch leads into the inviting foyer with an oak paneled staircase. French doors open to a spacious, sun filled living room with a wood burning fireplace, centered between built-in bookcases, and new quarter-sawn oak flooring. French doors lead into an adjacent sun room with windows on 3 sides. French doors on the opposite side of the living room lead into the formal dining room, which has an elegant leaded window, display cabinet and new quarter-sawn flooring with an inlaid border, which exactly replicates the original. The spacious chef's kitchen has an abundance of custom in-set cabinets and drawers, a large island, quartzite counters, 2 Shaw sinks, a Bosch dishwasher, 2 Subzero units, a 6 burner Viking cooktop, 2 Viking built-in ovens, a Viking convection oven, instant hot and cold filtered water, 2 pantries and casual dining space to accommodate 6 to 8 guests. Adjacent to the kitchen is a mud room with full sized laundry and sink. A powder room completes the first floor. Front and back staircases lead to the second floor. The graciously sized primary suite has 3 exposures, a generous walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with heated floors, double sinks, a spa shower and a smart tv mirror to watch the morning news. There are 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor, one of which has a tandem dressing room and is currently used as an office/sunroom. A hall bath, with plumbing for a second sink, completes this floor. The top floor is a hidden gem: a private suite perfect for guests or a nanny, plus an enormous library/family room/playroom with skylights, window seats and walls of built-ins. The full basement, with an exercise room and ample storage space is accessible from the interior and exterior of the home. The professionally landscaped grounds feature mature trees, a charming playhouse, and a three-car garage with a full second story for storage, but ready to be transformed into a guest apartment, studio, or home office. This home is ideally situated in a 3-4 block radius to the Metra, EL, restaurants, shops, parks, beaches and the renowned Lincoln Elementary School.
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$1,500,000
739 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
5beds
4,473sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1878
8,900 Square Feet Lot
$1,572,700 Zestimate®
$335/sqft
$5,223 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,572,700
$1.42M - $1.75M
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Wood burning fireplaceProfessionally landscaped groundsTree-lined streetThree-car garageLarge islandPrivate suiteSun room
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Listing courtesy of:
Bradford Browne 847-866-8200,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Michael Brennan 312-286-7706,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Lisa Zeller-O'Malley
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12380509
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Wood Frames, Some Tilt-In Windows, Some Wood Windows), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Shower Only)
- Level: Second
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All, Storm Window(s), Wood Frames, Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All, Storm Window(s), Wood Frames, Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All, Storm Window(s), Wood Frames, Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Wood Frames, Some Tilt-In Windows, Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Third
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Skylight(s), Wood Frames, Some Tilt-In Windows, Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Third
- Area: 638 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X29
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All, Wood Frames, Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, Pantry, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Wood Frames, Some Tilt-In Windows, Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 476 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X28
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (All, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Wood Frames, Some Tilt-In Windows, Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X14
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Wood Frames, Some Stained Glass, Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Main
- Area: 377 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X29
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Wood Frames, Some Tilt-In Windows, Some Wood Windows)
- Level: Third
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Humidifier, Multiple Water Heaters
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Masonry, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,473 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,900 sqft
- Dimensions: 50X178
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Workshop
- Parcel number: 11194100050000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1878
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | Sold | $1,500,000+0.1%$335/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12380509 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2025 | Contingent | $1,499,000$335/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12380509 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000$335/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12380509 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $115,713 +0% |
| 2023 | $26,568 +4.4% | $115,712 |
| 2022 | $25,448 +5.4% | $115,712 +19.3% |
| 2021 | $24,149 -8% | $96,991 -8.4% |
| 2020 | $26,250 +3.1% | $105,839 -7.8% |
| 2019 | $25,450 +18.9% | $114,793 +36.2% |
| 2018 | $21,402 +2.5% | $84,299 |
| 2017 | $20,872 +3.1% | $84,299 |
| 2016 | $20,250 +3.3% | $84,299 +11.3% |
| 2015 | $19,612 +0.9% | $75,765 |
| 2014 | $19,440 +2.4% | $75,765 |
| 2013 | $18,977 -10.5% | $75,765 -17.8% |
| 2012 | $21,201 +8.3% | $92,221 |
| 2011 | $19,584 +1.3% | $92,221 |
| 2010 | $19,337 +4.7% | $92,221 -3.1% |
| 2009 | $18,463 +5.7% | $95,219 -4% |
| 2008 | $17,473 +7.2% | $99,187 |
| 2007 | $16,292 +4.4% | $99,187 +21.3% |
| 2006 | $15,608 +1.6% | $81,768 |
| 2005 | $15,360 +3.2% | $81,768 |
| 2004 | $14,887 +15.3% | $81,768 +35.3% |
| 2003 | $12,915 -0.3% | $60,428 |
| 2002 | $12,950 +19.9% | $60,428 |
| 2001 | $10,804 +1.8% | $60,428 +29.2% |
| 2000 | $10,611 +2.3% | $46,768 |
| 1999 | $10,371 | $46,768 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60202
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 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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