Off MarketHistoric · 131 yrs

1228 Forest Ave

Evanston, IL, 60202 • Chicago-Dempster • Cook County

$2,324,300

$258/sqft

7Beds

6Baths

9,000Sqft

0.49 acLot

1895Built

Property DNA

4 highlights

Waterfront Property

Direct water access

Scenic Views

Territorial · Water

Character Home

Built 1895 · 131 years of history

Tile & Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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$258/sqft

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About this home

Single Family · Built 1895 · Historic

This 9000 square foot single family home has 7 bedrooms and 6.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 1228 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$15,159/month

Principal & Interest$12,060

Property Tax$2,324

Insurance$775

Down payment20% ($464,860)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,859,440 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1895

HeatingForced air, Other, Radiant, Gas

CoolingCentral, Other

Parking5 Parking spaces

Lot0.49 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1895

Systems

HeatingForced air, Other, Radiant, Gas

CoolingCentral, Other

RoofMetal

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Detached, Off-street

BasementPartially finished

Lot0.49 Acres

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodChicago-Dempster

Annual tax$34,886

Parcel1119202020

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths4

Features & details

7 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Freezer

Garbage disposal

Microwave

Range / Oven

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Tile

Other

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air

Other

Radiant

Gas

Cooling

Central

Other

Exterior Features

Exterior

Shingle

Wood

Brick

Metal

Parking

Garage - Detached

Off-street

Views

Territorial

Water

Room details

12 rooms detailed

Walk In Closet

Breakfast Nook

Dining Room

Family Room

Laundry Room

Library

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Est. value$2,324,300

Est. rent$7,106/mo

Tax rate1.99%

Price/sqft$258

Tour days6

How are the schools in Evanston?

3 schools rated nearby

Dewey Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.9 mi

Nichols Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.4 mi

Evanston Twp High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.4 mi

Location

Evanston, IL, 60202

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Tax history

22 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2023$34,886$150,071

Apr 10, 2022$33,430$150,071

Apr 10, 2021$37,473$147,199

Apr 10, 2020$37,080$147,199

Apr 10, 2019$36,042$160,000

Apr 10, 2018$39,421$150,071

Apr 10, 2017$38,421$150,071

Apr 10, 2016$41,053$166,498

Apr 10, 2015$35,532$132,517

Apr 10, 2014$34,025$132,517

Apr 10, 2013$35,432$141,059

Apr 10, 2012$31,028$135,593

Apr 10, 2009$18,697$93,382

Apr 10, 2008$14,583$77,340

Apr 10, 2007$14,060$77,340

Apr 10, 2006$15,838$77,323

Apr 10, 2004$15,164$77,323

Apr 10, 2003$16,639$77,323

Apr 10, 2002$16,180$77,323

Apr 10, 2001$18,181$101,548

Apr 10, 2000$17,853$77,323

Apr 10, 1999$17,853$77,323

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Evanston, IL • Cook County

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Central StreetChicago-DempsterDowntownHoward StreetMain-ChicagoNoyes and FosterSouthwestWest EndWest SideWest Village

Nearby cities

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Nearby zip codes

602016020260203602046020860209

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Est. value$2,324,300

Est. rent$7,106/mo

Affordability$15,634/mo

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