Welcome to one of Southeast Evanston's most coveted streets. 740 Forest has all of the charm and stunning millwork of its original 1887 build and is set on a 50x179 massive lot ready for the next owners expansion or renovation ideas. Perfectly move in ready as it is with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath upstairs including an extra large primary with 2 walk in closets and plenty of space to add an en-suite bath. On the first floor find your gracious entertaining living room with wood burning fireplace, soaring ceilings and beautiful original windows. Great flow to your dining room and first floor office, powder room and quaint kitchen. Your full basement includes a work shop area, laundry, copious amounts of storage and walk out cellar. Possibilities abound with your massive backyard and future great room and kitchen expansion options. A great advantage is your attached garage and front driveway great for extra parking and allowing future possibilities of a pull thru garage to both the alley and Forest Ave. Great walkability to Lake Michigan, Snyder Park, the purple line AND Metra, Chicago Ave restaurants and shopping and so much more! Welcome home! Off market showings start Thursday Oct 12
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$910,000
740 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
3beds
2,224sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1886
9,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,192,800 Zestimate®
$409/sqft
$3,927 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,192,800
$1.10M - $1.31M
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Pam MacPherson 847-508-8048,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Joseph Avola
Keller Williams ONEChicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11903101
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X22
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X13
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X30
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X4
Heating
- Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full,Walk-Out Access
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,224 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 9,000 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 11194090180000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2023 | Sold | $910,000$409/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11903101 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $73,000 |
| 2023 | $16,870 +4.4% | $73,000 |
| 2022 | $16,163 -7.7% | $73,000 +5.3% |
| 2021 | $17,513 +1% | $69,322 |
| 2020 | $17,339 +3.1% | $69,322 -7.8% |
| 2019 | $16,813 -0.5% | $75,187 +15.5% |
| 2018 | $16,896 +2.6% | $65,105 |
| 2017 | $16,471 +4% | $65,105 |
| 2016 | $15,844 +9.1% | $65,105 +14.6% |
| 2015 | $14,529 +0.9% | $56,808 |
| 2014 | $14,405 +2.5% | $56,808 |
| 2013 | $14,058 -5.1% | $56,808 -12.8% |
| 2012 | $14,812 +4% | $65,181 |
| 2011 | $14,245 +7.4% | $65,181 |
| 2010 | $13,269 -1.3% | $65,181 -8.1% |
| 2009 | $13,444 +6.8% | $70,946 -4% |
| 2008 | $12,589 +8.6% | $73,904 |
| 2007 | $11,589 +5.2% | $73,904 +23.4% |
| 2006 | $11,020 +1.6% | $59,904 |
| 2005 | $10,849 +3.4% | $59,904 |
| 2004 | $10,488 +7% | $59,904 +29.3% |
| 2003 | $9,807 +2.8% | $46,325 |
| 2002 | $9,537 +19.9% | $46,325 |
| 2001 | $7,957 -1.9% | $46,325 +27.9% |
| 2000 | $8,110 +2.4% | $36,215 |
| 1999 | $7,922 | $36,215 |
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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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