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  • $1,024,800

    801 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

    5beds
    2,350sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1889
    3,105 Square Feet Lot
    $1,024,800 Zestimate®
    $436/sqft
    $4,099 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,024,800

    $953,000 - $1.10M

    $4,099/mo

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    What's special

    Are you looking for an updated, historic home in a great location near Main & Dempster AND just a few blocks to the beach? If so, you have to see this gorgeous Victorian home loaded with character and filled with sunlight. On the first floor you will find a living room with a wood burning fireplace, family room, sun-drenched dining room with a built-in hutch, a 4 seasons sun room, full bath, and a beautifully updated eat-in chef's kitchen with an island, Viking stove, Thermador double oven and Sub-Zero refrigerator. Upstairs you will find all five bedrooms and a full bath with wainscoting and a claw foot tub. Vintage hardwood floors, 9 foot ceilings with detailed crown moldings and tons of large windows make for a dramatic look and feel. Enormous, unfinished attic with potential for 3rd floor master suite, guest quarters or additional living space. Also, there is an opportunity to turn the 5th bedroom into another 2nd floor full bathroom. Large unfinished basement currently used for storage. Roof 2014, Hot water heater 2019 and Sub-Zero Fridge 2019. Landscaped by Chalet. Come see this lovely home soon!

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Attic: Interior Stair, Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,350 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 3,105 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1119404010

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1889

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Evanston

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $307 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Oven-Double, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
    • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
    • Air Conditioning: 2 (Window/Wall Unit)
    • Dining Room Level: Main Level
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Kitchen Level: Main Level
    • Living Room Level: Main Level
    • Parking: Off Street, Side Apron
    • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
    • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Parking Type: Space/s
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Access
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Other Information: Commuter Train, Commuter Bus, Historical District
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space, Island
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 3 Level: Main Level
    • Addtl Room 3 Name: Foyer
    • Family Room Level: Main Level
    • Lot Description: Corner
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • 4th Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
    • Addtl Room 1 Name: 5th Bdrm
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
    • Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
    • Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Status: Contingent
    • Attic: Interior Stair, Unfinished
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Style Of House: Victorian
    • Square Feet Source: Assessor
    • Area Amenities: Curbs/Gutters, Street Lights, Street Paved, Sidewalks
    • Parking On-Site: Yes
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Additional Rooms: 5th Bedroom, Sun/Florida Room Heated
    • Addtl Room 2 Name: Sun/Florida Room Heated
    • Type of House 2: 2 Stories
    • Additional Rooms: Foyer
    • Basement (Y/N): Full
    • Laundry Level: Not Applicable
    • Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Tax Year: 2018
    • Lot Dimensions: 99.29 X 50.85 X 92.35 X 35
    • Parcel Identification Number: 11194040100000

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/27/2020Sold$690,000-1.3%$294/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10504020 Report a problem
    2/26/2020Pending sale$699,000$297/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10504020 Report a problem
    1/31/2020Price change$699,000-3.6%$297/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10504020 Report a problem
    1/10/2020Listed for sale$725,000+4.3%$309/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #10504020 Report a problem
    5/11/2015Listing removed$695,000$296/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner #08812376 Report a problem
    1/9/2015Listed for sale$695,000-0.6%$296/sqft
    Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08812376 Report a problem
    12/1/2014Listing removed$699,000$297/sqft
    Source: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty #08597910 Report a problem
    9/23/2014Price change$699,000-3.6%$297/sqft
    Source: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty #08597910 Report a problem
    7/9/2014Price change$725,000-3.3%$309/sqft
    Source: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty #08597910 Report a problem
    5/14/2014Price change$750,000-2.5%$319/sqft
    Source: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty #08597910 Report a problem
    4/29/2014Price change$769,000-0.8%$327/sqft
    Source: Prairie Shore #08597910 Report a problem
    2/28/2014Price change$774,900-3%$330/sqft
    Source: Prello Realty #08486493 Report a problem
    11/8/2013Listed for sale$799,000+3.1%$340/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    4/25/2005Sold$775,000+176.8%$330/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/4/1996Sold$280,000$119/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024-- $62,466
    2023$15,122 -1.4%$62,466 -5.4%
    2022$15,331 +1.9%$66,000 +16.4%
    2021$15,048 +7.2%$56,703
    2020$14,035 +3.2%$56,703 -7.8%
    2019$13,606 +21.9%$61,500 +39.2%
    2018$11,165 +2.5%$44,187
    2017$10,889 +3.2%$44,187
    2016$10,551 -15.6%$44,187 -10.3%
    2015$12,501 +0.8%$49,245
    2014$12,396 +2.5%$49,245
    2013$12,096 +0.2%$49,245 -8.1%
    2012$12,076 +3.8%$53,602
    2011$11,633 +0.1%$53,602
    2010$11,622 -3.8%$53,602 -16.7%
    2009$12,080 +7%$64,350 -4%
    2008$11,291 +6.1%$67,032
    2007$10,643 -1.8%$67,032 +25.3%
    2006$10,841 -1.8%$53,510
    2005$11,040 +20%$53,510
    2004$9,202 +14.8%$53,510 +40.1%
    2003$8,013 -7.4%$38,187 -9.6%
    2002$8,658 +18.4%$42,224 -12.8%
    2001$7,315 +1.8%$48,436 +49.9%
    2000$7,186 +2.4%$32,319
    1999$7,019 $32,319

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 60202

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
    • Middle: Nichols Middle School
    • High: Evanston Twp High School
    • District: 202

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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