NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1214 Forest Ave Evanston, IL 60202

Southeast Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,896,792 - $2,538,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
4,314 Sq Ft
$518/Sq Ft Est. Value

About This Home

This home is located at 1214 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 and is currently estimated at $2,235,448, approximately $518 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.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Michele C Melnick Trust and Michele Melnick
Bought by
Michele C Melnick Trust and Melnick
Current Estimated Value
$2,235,448

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
$327,599
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,907,849

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

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Interest Rate
8%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Michele C Melnick Trust -- 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 Michele C Melnick Trust $350,000
Previous Owner Melnick Joel $1,005,000
Previous Owner Vannatta Jeremy B $350,000
Previous Owner Haak Michael H $592,000
Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
Source: Public Records

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Illinois Cook County Evanston 60202 Southeast Evanston

1214 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL

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