Welcome to this sun-filled 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath, two-story condo in the highly sought-after Commons of Evanston. Perfectly located just across from Lincoln Elementary with a short stroll to Clark Park and the lakefront. This charming home features hardwood floors throughout and a spacious living room with recessed lighting that flows seamlessly into the updated kitchen, complete with brand-new quartz countertops, a stylish green tiled backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The generous dining room offers remarkable flexibility-with an attached half bath, large closet, and privacy doors. It's perfect for a home office or easily convertible into a third bedroom. Upstairs, the grand curved staircase illuminated by a skylight leads to a spacious primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, in-unit laundry, and a full bath featuring a double vanity. The second bedroom is equally spacious with ample closet space. Additional features include assigned parking, extra basement storage, and a beautifully maintained, architecturally distinct building designed around several peaceful courtyards that create a sense of privacy and community. Don't miss this rare opportunity in one of Evanston's most desirable locations!
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$320,000
840 Forest Ave Unit C, Evanston, IL 60202
2beds
1,386sqft
Condominium, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
-- sqft lot
$405,600 Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$2,600 Estimated rent
Home value
$405,600
$377,000 - $438,000
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Attached half bathRecessed lightingStylish green tiled backsplashSpacious primary bedroomIn-unit laundryGenerous dining roomUpdated kitchen
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Listed by:
Connie Dornan, SFR 847-832-0002,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Tatiyana Piper
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12412265
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Second
- Area: 15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Electric Cooktop
- Laundry: Upper Level, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,386
- Total interior livable area: 1,386 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Assigned, On Site, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 11194030161010
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Duplex, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Storage
- Services included: Parking, Insurance, Cable TV, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Internet
- HOA fee: $605 monthly
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $231/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $257,590
- Annual tax amount: $6,236
- Date on market: 7/10/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2025 | Pending sale | $320,000$231/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $320,000$231/sqft |
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| 7/16/2025 | Contingent | $320,000$231/sqft |
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| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $320,000+8.5%$231/sqft |
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| 12/24/2018 | Sold | $295,000-1.7%$213/sqft |
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| 11/14/2018 | Pending sale | $300,000$216/sqft |
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| 11/1/2018 | Price change | $300,000-4.8%$216/sqft |
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| 10/8/2018 | Price change | $315,000-4.5%$227/sqft |
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| 9/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $330,000+11.9%$238/sqft |
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| 6/5/2017 | Sold | $295,000+115.3%$213/sqft |
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| 12/12/2016 | Sold | $137,000-6.5%$99/sqft |
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| 9/10/2016 | Pending sale | $146,500$106/sqft |
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| 8/18/2016 | Price change | $146,500-13.6%$106/sqft |
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| 7/19/2016 | Price change | $169,500-15.3%$122/sqft |
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| 4/20/2016 | Listed for sale | $200,000$144/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $25,759 |
| 2023 | $6,236 +4.2% | $25,759 |
| 2022 | $5,984 -5.8% | $25,759 +7.6% |
| 2021 | $6,352 +1.4% | $23,934 |
| 2020 | $6,267 +3.1% | $23,934 -7.8% |
| 2019 | $6,081 +10.3% | $25,955 +28.9% |
| 2018 | $5,515 +2.7% | $20,129 |
| 2017 | $5,371 +20.4% | $20,129 |
| 2016 | $4,462 +3.5% | $20,129 +7.6% |
| 2015 | $4,312 +0.6% | $18,705 |
| 2014 | $4,286 +2.7% | $18,705 |
| 2013 | $4,171 -19.1% | $18,705 -23.1% |
| 2012 | $5,156 +10.1% | $24,315 |
| 2011 | $4,682 +14.3% | $24,315 |
| 2010 | $4,097 +4.3% | $24,315 -2.5% |
| 2009 | $3,929 +17.9% | $24,936 -4% |
| 2008 | $3,331 +8.3% | $25,976 |
| 2007 | $3,077 -9.7% | $25,976 +28.1% |
| 2006 | $3,407 +9.8% | $20,280 |
| 2005 | $3,103 +3.5% | $20,280 |
| 2004 | $2,999 -6.7% | $20,280 +23.5% |
| 2003 | $3,216 -8.6% | $16,420 |
| 2002 | $3,519 +23.3% | $16,420 |
| 2001 | $2,853 +1.7% | $16,420 +18.7% |
| 2000 | $2,806 +2.7% | $13,839 |
| 1999 | $2,732 | $13,839 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60202
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 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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