Off Market3128d on marketHistoric · 156 yrs
1218 Forest Ave
Evanston, IL, 60202 • Chicago-Dempster • Cook County
$2,491,300
$560/sqft
4Beds
4Baths
4,450Sqft
0.39 acLot
1870Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1870 · 156 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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3128 days on market
Established listing
$560/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1870 · Historic
A stunning renovation by renowned architects, this landmark 1870 Victorian sits on a park-like lot (80x215) beautifully landscaped with no expense spared. High ceilings & spacious rooms are flooded w/light. Formal living room opens to formal dining room w/wood burning fireplace. New white kitchen in center of home opens to family room & dining room. First floor library may be used as master BR or guest room with stunning adjacent full bath. Family room overlooks deck & beautiful yard. All baths have been beautifully updated w/highest quality finishes including Waterworks fixtures, Ann Sacks tile & Thassos marble. 2nd floor laundry. Spectacular one bedroom (rentable) coach house, designed by Morgante Wilson, features high end kitchen & bath, huge windows and beautiful finishes. Oversized refinished 2 car garage. All new doors, hardware, windows throughout home & coach house. New plumbing, mechanicals, roof since 2006. Wonderful location close to parks, beaches, transportation, shops.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$16,249/month
Principal & Interest$12,927
Property Tax$2,491
Insurance$830
Down payment20% ($498,260)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,993,040 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1870
HeatingGas
CoolingCentral
ParkingGarage - Attached
Lot0.39 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1870
Systems
HeatingGas
CoolingCentral
RoofShake / Shingle
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Attached
Lot0.39 Acres
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodChicago-Dempster
Annual tax$56,406
Parcel1119202021
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths4
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher
Dryer
Microwave
Range / Oven
Refrigerator
Washer
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Gas
Cooling
Central
Exterior Features
Exterior
Other
Parking
Garage - Attached
Room details
1 room detailed
Dining Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusOff Market
Days on market3128
Est. value$2,491,300
Est. rent$6,242/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$560
Last sold$1,475,000
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Evanston?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Evanston, IL, 60202
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 15, 2017Sold$1,475,000$331MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 7, 2017Pending Sale$1,550,000$348Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Aug 3, 2017Price Change$1,550,000$348Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Jul 6, 2017Price Change$1,645,000$370Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
May 5, 2017Listed For Sale$1,695,000$381Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Jul 18, 2006Sold$1,226,000$276Public Record
Sold$1,475,000
Sep 15, 2017•$331/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,550,000
Aug 7, 2017•$348/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Price Change$1,550,000
Aug 3, 2017•$348/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Price Change$1,645,000
Jul 6, 2017•$370/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group
Listed For Sale$1,695,000
May 5, 2017•$381/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff
Sold$1,226,000
Jul 18, 2006•$276/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$56,406$232,999
Apr 10, 2022$54,123$232,999
Apr 10, 2021$35,973$135,552
Apr 10, 2020$35,492$135,552
Apr 10, 2019$34,559$147,500
Apr 10, 2018$28,560$104,245
Apr 10, 2017$26,914$104,245
Apr 10, 2016$32,320$130,207
Apr 10, 2015$19,959$77,059
Apr 10, 2014$19,783$77,059
Apr 10, 2013$19,995$77,059
Apr 10, 2012$22,693$96,038
Apr 10, 2011$21,659$96,038
Apr 10, 2010$21,554$96,038
Apr 10, 2009$21,727$105,066
Apr 10, 2008$21,140$109,443
Apr 10, 2007$22,364$120,223
Apr 10, 2006$19,647$93,627
Apr 10, 2005$17,807$93,627
Apr 10, 2004$17,272$93,627
Apr 10, 2003$14,220$66,347
Apr 10, 2002$13,611$66,347
Apr 10, 2001$13,248$66,347
Apr 10, 2000$13,278$58,018
Apr 10, 1999$12,980$58,018
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Evanston, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
602016020260203602046020860209
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