706 Forest Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60202


$851,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 2,828
Cost/Sqft: $318
Beds: 5
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1917
Property Taxes: $22,438
Days On Market: 346
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

First time on market in 45 years - fabulous opportunity in Ideal SE Evanston location. This stately home is just blocks from Lake Michigan's scenic bike paths and beaches, Main Street's vibrant shops, restaurants, and cafes, Lincoln Elementary School, beautiful parks, and convenient trains to downtown Chicago. Welcoming center foyer leads to sun-filled living room anchored by a classic wood-burning fireplace with marble surround. Built-in shelving adds charm and functionality. A versatile tandem sunroom adjoins the living room and flows through French doors into the family room-perfect for gatherings or relaxing by a second fireplace. A large formal dining room accommodates a table for 12, perfect for formal entertaining. The updated eat-in kitchen with abundant storage and counter space is ideal for everyday living or entertaining. From the bright kitchen, sliding glass doors open to a generous deck and large, fully-fenced backyard-perfect for play and flower or vegetable garden. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom connects to an adjoining tandem room, offering flexible space for a walk-in closet, home office, sitting area, or nursery. The primary bedroom shares a bathroom with one of three additional bedrooms with potential to build out as a primary-en suite. There is another full second floor bathroom for added convenience. The third floor offers even more flexibility with a fifth bedroom, full vintage bathroom, and lots of extra storage-perfect for guests, a teen retreat, or a quiet home office. The unfinished basement has high ceilings and loads of potential for added living space. Original hardwood floors and a detached 2+ car garage round out this fabulous property. Home is an estate and being sold as-is. with inspection and no requests.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1917
No
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12382417
11194090270000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School
65
Middle School
Nichols Middle School
65 Not in DB
High School
Evanston Twp High School
202 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
24 Jun, 2025 Sold $851,000 MRED MLS
4 Jun, 2025 Under contract $899,900 MRED MLS
3 Jun, 2025 Listed for sale $899,900 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Third Bedroom Info:
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
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Fifth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
55X167
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2025 $22,438

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