NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1244 Forest Ave Evanston, IL 60202

Southeast Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,127,000 - $1,355,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,566 Sq Ft
$486/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 16, 2015

Last sale price $775,000 $302 Per Sq Ft

Est. 60% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,555 / mo

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of July 2015

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

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

  • The property is located 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
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
$1,243,774

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$468,774
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.43%
Original Mortgage
$620,000
Interest Rate
0.0387%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
$775,000 Ct
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/16/2015 07/16/15 Sold $775,000 -6.1% $302 / Sq Ft
06/11/2015 06/11/15 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2015 04/12/15 For Sale $825,000 -- $322 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Sandra Brown

    Compass

    (847) 744-7780

    27 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Sandra Brown
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  • Geoff Brown

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Geoff Brown

    Compass

    (847) 208-0422

    49 in this area

    170 Total Sales

    Geoff Brown
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  • Tom McCarey

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Tom McCarey

    @ Properties

    (773) 848-9241

    4 in this area

    85 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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