1117 Forest Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60202
$1,850,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 6,203 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $306 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 6 |
| Year Built: | 1909 |
| Property Taxes: | $36,970 |
| Days On Market: | 3490 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
This stunning 1909 Prairie-style home has everything for the discriminating buyer. Meticulously restored from the original tile and copper roofs, & Porte Cochere to mechanicals & professionally landscaped gardens. Originally built by a lumber baron, the substantial paneling, built-in benches, fireplace surrounds and cabinetry are made w/ a variety of hardwoods . To further enhance the living space leaded glass windows, doors, tiled fireplaces, wood molding enhanced high ceilings and quarter-sawn oak floors are throughout the home. Spacious rooms with over sized windows provide a light and airy feeling while still remaining intimate. The amazing cook's kitchen is perfect for every day dining as well as catered affairs. Gorgeous living spaces, cozy sun room, light-filled master w/dressing room & spacious bath all make for a unique home and perfect for living & entertaining . Renovated coach house can be used for rental, guests or studio. Walk to lake, shops, restaurants...everything.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Prairie | |
| 1909 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| — |
| Cook | |
| — | |
| 0 / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 09217078 | |
| 11192100060000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School |
65 | — | |
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Middle School
Nichols Middle School |
65 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Evanston Twp High School |
202 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul, 2009 | Sold | $2,075,000 | MRED MLS |
| 17 Jun, 2009 | Under contract | $2,250,000 | MRED MLS |
| 1 May, 2009 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000 | MRED MLS |
| 31 Jan, 2017 | Sold | $1,850,000 | MRED MLS |
| 9 Jan, 2017 | Under contract | $1,900,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $2,100,000 | MRED MLS |
| 5 May, 2016 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000 | MRED MLS |
| 24 Jun, 2025 | Sold | $2,075,000 | MRED MLS |
| 23 Apr, 2025 | Under contract | $2,300,000 | MRED MLS |
| 4 Apr, 2025 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 6
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Breakfast Room,Exercise Room,Game Room,Mud Room,Recreation Room,Heated Sun Room,Walk In Closet,Workshop,Other Room
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
| Brick/Mortar,Concrete Perimeter | |
| — | |
| Deck, Porch | |
| — | |
| 85 X 150 | |
| — | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Not in DB | |
| — | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Wood Burning |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $29,012 |
| 2017 | $36,970 |
| 2025 | $48,099 |
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