Off Market3212d on marketHistoric · 132 yrs

1048 Forest Ave

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

$3,935,500

$402/sqft

7Beds

9Baths

9,799Sqft

0.64 acLot

1894Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1894 · 132 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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3212 days on market

Established listing

$402/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1894 · Historic

STUNNING 1894 JTW JENNINGS 10,000 SQFT NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL SET ON GORGEOUS 2/3 ACRE SITE. ONE OF THE MOST ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT & RECOGNIZABLE HOMES ON THE N SHORE. COMPLETELY RESTORED AND UPDATED W/HIGHEST LEVELS OF QUALITY. ELEGANT GRAND ENTRY HALL W/18FT CEILINGS, DOUBLE CURVED STAIRCASE, ORIGINAL FRENCH & ITALIAN CHANDELIERS. COACH HOUSE, SEP GROUND LVL APT. TOO MANY WONDERFUL DETAILS TO LIST. PERFECTION!

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$25,968/month

Principal & Interest$20,420

Property Tax$3,936

Insurance$1,312

HOA$300

Down payment20% ($787,100)

3%50%

Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $3,148,400 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1894

HeatingGas

CoolingCentral

Parking6 Parking spaces

HOA$300 monthly

Lot0.64 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1894

Systems

HeatingGas

CoolingCentral

RoofAsphalt

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Attached

Lot0.64 Acres

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodMain-Chicago

Annual tax$47,480

Parcel1119216008

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths7

HOA$300/mo

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Microwave

Range / Oven

Refrigerator

Trash compactor

Washer

Flooring

Carpet

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 market3212

Est. value$3,935,500

Est. rent$5,633/mo

Tax rate1.99%

Price/sqft$402

Last sold$2,800,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Evanston?

3 schools rated nearby

Lincoln Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.2 mi

Nichols Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

0.4 mi

Evanston Twp High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.5 mi

Location

Evanston, IL, 60202

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Price history

6 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jun 22, 2017Sold$2,800,000$286MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

May 12, 2017Pending Sale$2,999,000$306Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group

Mar 14, 2016Price Change$2,999,000$306Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group

Apr 19, 2015Price Change$3,300,000$337Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group

Oct 1, 2014Listed For Sale$3,600,000$367Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group

Jul 13, 2005Sold$2,400,000$245Public Record

Sold$2,800,000

Jun 22, 2017•$286/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$2,999,000

May 12, 2017•$306/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group

Price Change$2,999,000

Mar 14, 2016•$306/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group

Price Change$3,300,000

Apr 19, 2015•$337/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group

Listed For Sale$3,600,000

Oct 1, 2014•$367/sqft•Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff Realty Group

Sold$2,400,000

Jul 13, 2005•$245/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

23 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 9, 2023$47,480$196,125

Apr 9, 2022$65,323$281,214

Apr 9, 2021$68,492$258,091

Apr 9, 2020$67,578$258,091

Apr 9, 2019$65,729$280,534

Apr 9, 2018$73,692$268,975

Apr 9, 2017$71,768$268,975

Apr 9, 2016$75,211$297,191

Apr 9, 2015$67,559$251,964

Apr 9, 2014$54,223$206,737

Apr 9, 2013$51,753$202,083

Apr 9, 2012$47,750$202,083

Apr 9, 2009$41,789$202,083

Apr 9, 2008$39,035$202,083

Apr 9, 2007$37,591$202,083

Apr 9, 2006$42,405$202,083

Apr 9, 2005$26,246$127,208

Apr 9, 2004$20,124$101,982

Apr 9, 2003$15,594$72,584

Apr 9, 2002$11,043$51,529

Apr 9, 2001$11,953$51,529

Apr 9, 2000$11,740$51,529

Apr 9, 1999$11,475$51,529

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Neighborhood details

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Est. value$3,935,500

Est. rent$5,633/mo

Affordability$27,503/mo

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