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1214 Forest Ave Evanston, IL 60202

Southeast Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,912,738 - $2,443,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,314 Sq Ft
$489/Sq Ft Est. Value

About This Home

This home is located at 1214 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 and is currently estimated at $2,108,435, approximately $488 per square foot. 1214 Forest Ave is a home located in Cook County with nearby schools including Dewey Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, and Nichols Middle School.

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Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Michele C Melnick Trust and Michele Melnick
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,109,825

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$325,302
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,783,133

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2017
Sold by
Vannatta Jeremy B
Bought by
Melnick Joel and Melnick Michele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,005,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2011
Sold by
Haak Michael and Mcnichols Maureen
Bought by
Vannatta Jeremy B and Vannatta Jill

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 1996
Sold by
Walder Thomas G and Allison Walder Collin
Bought by
Haak Michael H and Haak Maureen E
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

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Average Home Value in this Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Indecomm Global Services
Melnick Joel $1,675,000 Attorney
Vannatta Jeremy B $1,250,000 Centennial Title Inc
Haak Michael H $740,000 Centennial Title Incorporate
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $350,000
Previous Owner Melnick Joel $1,005,000
Previous Owner Vannatta Jeremy B $350,000
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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $33,469 $174,000 $38,700 $135,300
2024 $33,469 $141,567 $32,250 $109,317
2023 $34,978 $154,000 $32,250 $121,750
2022 $34,978 $154,000 $32,250 $121,750
2021 $29,872 $115,894 $23,220 $92,674
2020 $29,533 $115,894 $23,220 $92,674
2019 $28,744 $126,109 $23,220 $102,889
2018 $28,976 $109,198 $16,447 $92,751
2017 $28,236 $109,198 $16,447 $92,751
2016 $21,806 $88,663 $16,447 $72,216
2015 $23,070 $88,663 $16,447 $72,216
2014 $22,865 $88,663 $16,447 $72,216
2013 $22,324 $88,663 $16,447 $72,216
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Illinois Cook County Evanston 60202 Southeast Evanston

1214 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL

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