Off Market2239d on marketHistoric · 137 yrs

1404 Forest Ave

Evanston, IL, 60201 • Chicago-Dempster • Cook County

$1,583,300

$290/sqft

6Beds

5Baths

5,465Sqft

0.36 acLot

1889Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1889 · 137 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

2239 days on market

Established listing

$290/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1889 · Historic

A must-see in the Lakeshore Historic District! Over 5400sf, 6 bedrooms, 4.1 bath grand home on a generous 75 x 210 corner lot originally built in 1889. Steps to downtown, the train and the gorgeous lakefront. Highlights include 11-foot ceilings throughout and tons of room to expand into the unfinished attic and unfinished basement. Hardwood floors and expansive living spaces with amazing historical aspects. Original crown molding with incredible detail, beautiful leaded glass windows and antique stained glass in several rooms. Income potential with rentable coach house above the 3-car garage. Bring your creativity! They don't make homes like this anymore! Estate Sale being sold As-Is.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$10,326/month

Principal & Interest$8,215

Property Tax$1,583

Insurance$528

Down payment20% ($316,660)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,266,640 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1889

HeatingForced air, Gas

CoolingCentral

Parking3 Parking spaces

Lot0.36 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1889

Systems

HeatingForced air, Gas

CoolingCentral

RoofAsphalt

Water / SewerSewer-Public

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Detached

BasementUnfinished

Lot0.36 Acres

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodChicago-Dempster

Annual tax$15,437

Parcel1118416012

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths4

Features & details

5 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Carpet

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air

Gas

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Stucco

Parking

Garage - Detached

Room details

2 rooms detailed

Walk In Closet

Dining Room

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market2239

Est. value$1,583,300

Est. rent$7,864/mo

Tax rate1.99%

Price/sqft$290

Last sold$750,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Evanston?

3 schools rated nearby

Dewey Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.8 mi

Nichols Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.5 mi

Evanston Twp High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.3 mi

Location

Evanston, IL, 60201

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Price history

6 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Feb 21, 2020Sold$750,000$137MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Feb 20, 2020Pending Sale$800,000$146@properties

Feb 20, 2020Listed For Sale$800,000$146@properties

Nov 16, 2019Listing Removed$900,000$165@properties

Oct 24, 2019Pending Sale$900,000$165@properties

Oct 7, 2019Listed For Sale$900,000$165@properties

Sold$750,000

Feb 21, 2020•$137/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$800,000

Feb 20, 2020•$146/sqft•@properties

Listed For Sale$800,000

Feb 20, 2020•$146/sqft•@properties

Listing Removed$900,000

Nov 16, 2019•$165/sqft•@properties

Pending Sale$900,000

Oct 24, 2019•$165/sqft•@properties

Listed For Sale$900,000

Oct 7, 2019•$165/sqft•@properties

Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$15,437$67,083

Apr 10, 2022$14,788$67,083

Apr 10, 2021$16,919$67,083

Apr 10, 2020$16,752$67,083

Apr 10, 2019$39,730$172,997

Apr 10, 2018$32,484$122,000

Apr 10, 2017$31,652$122,000

Apr 10, 2016$32,521$131,000

Apr 10, 2015$34,153$129,999

Apr 10, 2014$33,843$129,999

Apr 10, 2013$33,731$129,999

Apr 10, 2012$32,737$144,606

Apr 10, 2011$31,094$144,606

Apr 10, 2008$30,582$168,394

Apr 10, 2007$28,937$168,394

Apr 10, 2005$23,015$119,969

Apr 10, 2004$22,337$119,969

Apr 10, 2003$17,331$81,479

Apr 10, 2002$16,853$81,479

Apr 10, 2001$17,014$93,772

Apr 10, 2000$16,711$73,615

Apr 10, 1999$16,088$73,615

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Evanston, IL • Cook County

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