NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1244 Forest Ave Evanston, IL 60202

Southeast Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,186,000 - $1,346,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,566 Sq Ft
$499/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • In a Historic District
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

TRUE VICTORIAN BUILT IN 1879 IN LAKESHORE HISTORIC DISTRICT JUST STEPS FROM LAKE & DOWNTOWN! ARCH DETAILS:LEADED GLASS WINDOWS/DOORS, HI CEILINGS, OAK FLRS, BAY WINDOWS, CURVED STAIRCASE & ORIGINAL MOLDINGS. LR,DR,FR,STUDY W/ELEVATOR, KIT & BONUS RM ALL ON 1ST FLR. 4 BRS, NEWER HALL BATH & GREENHOUSE ON 2ND FLR. FABULOUS COACHHOUSE W/STUDIO & HALF BTH. NEW WIRING. YARD W/ORGANIC GARDENS,NATIVE PLANTS & PAVER PATIO.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Brown

Compass License #475097602 Listed on: 04/12/2015

Compass

Co-Listed By

Geoff Brown

Compass License #475138905

Last Buyer's Agent

Tom McCarey

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475130892

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1870

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Elevator
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • In a Historic District

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1870

Lot Details

10,759 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.2
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1870
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1870

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Elevator, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Laundry
  • Number Of Rooms: 10
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 17X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: TV-Cable
  • Fireplace Details: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Laundry: Dimensions: 9X7, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus, Office, Sun/Florida Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Office, Dimensions: 13X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Bonus, Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 17X14, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 3 Name: Other, Dimensions: 21X11, On Level: 2nd Level
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 15X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 4 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 12X11, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Separate
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 17X17, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Brick
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Wood Shakes/Shingles
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Carport
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiators

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 215
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
  • Parcel Identification Number: 11192020160000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 18627

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2015
Closed on
Jul 14, 2015
Sold by
Bushor Geoffrey T and Griswold Mary
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sandra Brown
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Tom McCarey
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$825,000
Sold Price
$775,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-6.06%
Current Estimated Value
$1,279,273

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$504,273
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.60%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Outstanding Balance
$471,263
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$808,010
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Southeast Evanston, IL

  • Bram Chill Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Bram Chill

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (708) 480-1383

    38 Total Sales

    5 in Southeast Evanston

    $100K - $326K Price Range

    Bram Chill
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  • Rafay Qamar Real Estate Agent - Real Broker LLC

    Rafay Qamar

    Real Broker LLC

    (833) 359-9113

    1,069 Total Sales

    1 in Southeast Evanston

    $232,000 Price

    Rafay Qamar
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  • Christopher Everhardt Real Estate Agent - HomeSmart Connect LLC

    Christopher Everhardt

    HomeSmart Connect LLC

    (312) 625-5423

    103 Total Sales

    1 in Southeast Evanston

    $197,000 Price

    Christopher Everhardt
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  • Paul Frischer Real Estate Agent - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    Paul Frischer

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (224) 207-8723

    56 Total Sales

    9 in Southeast Evanston

    $295K - $1M Price Range

    Paul Frischer
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  • Greg Desmond Real Estate Agent - @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    Greg Desmond

    @properties Christie's International Real Estate

    (877) 640-3740

    113 Total Sales

    1 in Southeast Evanston

    $320,000 Price

    Greg Desmond
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  • Nina Gaspich Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Universal

    Nina Gaspich

    Century 21 Universal

    (888) 619-8756

    40 Total Sales

    1 in Southeast Evanston

    $146,000 Price

    Nina Gaspich
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$775,000 Ct
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $620,000
Source: Public Records

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 $22,042 $117,698 $32,250 $85,448
2024 $22,042 $91,051 $26,875 $64,176
2023 $29,773 $91,051 $26,875 $64,176
2022 $29,773 $128,171 $26,875 $101,296
2021 $22,022 $82,982 $19,350 $63,632
2020 $21,728 $82,982 $19,350 $63,632
2019 $21,157 $90,297 $19,350 $70,947
2018 $21,233 $77,500 $16,125 $61,375
2017 $20,679 $77,500 $16,125 $61,375
2016 $19,613 $77,500 $16,125 $61,375
2015 $20,457 $76,293 $13,706 $62,587
2014 $18,858 $76,293 $13,706 $62,587
2013 $18,627 $76,293 $13,706 $62,587
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandra Brown Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Sandra Brown

    Compass

    (847) 744-7780

    27 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Sandra Brown
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  • Geoff Brown Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Geoff Brown

    Compass

    (847) 208-0422

    51 in this area

    174 Total Sales

    Geoff Brown
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  • Tom McCarey Real Estate Agent - @ Properties

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Tom McCarey

    @ Properties

    (773) 848-9241

    4 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Tom McCarey
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08889304

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-19-202-016-0000

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60201 Southeast Evanston

1244 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL

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