NOT LISTED FOR SALE

537 Forest Ave Evanston, IL 60202

Southeast Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,011,000 - $1,336,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
3,072 Sq Ft
$381/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 23, 2013

Last sale price $685,000 $223 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,662/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Baker Park

About This Home

As of May 2013

UPDATED EAST EVANSTON HOME JUST STEPS FROM LAKE, BEACH & TRAINS! PRISTINE CONDITION W/LONG LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS. NEW CAC, THERMO WINDOWS, NEW STUCCO, OAK FLRS, 3 FPLS, MAPLE KIT W/CORIAN & SS APPLS., FR, 1ST FLR BR,BTH & HOME OFFICE, MUST SEE MBR W/FPL & DRESSING RM, 3 ADD'L BRS & NEW HALL BTH. AMAZING FINISHED BASEMENT W/FR, BR, BTH, LDY, & STORAGE. CEDAR FENCED LANDSCAPED YARD PLUS 2.5 CAR GAR. ONE OF A KIND!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Brown

Compass License #475097602 Listed on: 04/29/2013

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member

NON MEMBER

Property Details

Home Type

  • Other

Year Built

  • 1922

Lot Details

  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally

Parking

  • Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Lake Michigan Water

Property Details

Home Type

Other

Year Built

1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Interior Features

  • Total # Of Rooms: 15
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning, Gas Logs
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Master Bedroom Size: 25X14
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Second Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Second Bedroom Size: 18X12
  • Second Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Third Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Third Bedroom Size: 14X12
  • Third Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fourth Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
  • Fourth Bedroom Size: 12X10
  • Fourth Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Double Sink
  • Living Room Level: Main Level
  • Living Room Size: 18X14
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Dining Room Level: Main Level
  • Dining Room Size: 16X14
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: Main Level
  • Family Room Size: 15X10
  • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Kitchen Level: Main Level
  • Kitchen Size: 12X11
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking Type: Garage
  • Garage Type: Garage Door Opener(s)

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Heat/Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Radiators

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Junior High Dist: 65
  • Junior High: Nichols Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 33 X 147
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2013
Closed on
May 22, 2013
Sold by
Kaplan Khristie and Kaplan Greg
Bought by
Perlstadt Lee and Perlstadt Roger
Seller's Agent
Sandra Brown
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-8.54%
Current Estimated Value
$1,170,161

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$485,161
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2005
Sold by
Demery Paul and Hoffmeyer Christine
Bought by
Kaplan Greg and Kaplan Khriste

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$585,600
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Stevenson Claudette Z
Bought by
Demery Paul and Hoffmeyer Christine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$415,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1994
Sold by
Jovanovic Borko D and Stevenson Claudette Z
Bought by
Stevenson Claudette Z

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,500
Interest Rate
8.78%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 1994
Sold by
Stevenson Claudette Z
Bought by
Jovanovic Borko D and Stevenson Claudette Z

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$295,500
Interest Rate
8.78%
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Perlstadt Lee $685,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Kaplan Greg $732,000 Multiple
Demery Paul $490,000 --
Stevenson Claudette Z -- --
Jovanovic Borko D -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kaplan Greg $585,600
Previous Owner Demery Paul $415,000
Previous Owner Jovanovic Borko D $295,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/23/2013 05/23/13 Sold $685,000 -8.5% $223 / Sq Ft
05/11/2013 05/11/13 Pending -- -- --
04/29/2013 04/29/13 For Sale $749,000 -- $244 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $19,236 $114,725 $17,395 $97,330
2024 $19,236 $82,772 $14,700 $68,072
2023 $18,432 $82,772 $14,700 $68,072
2022 $18,432 $82,772 $14,700 $68,072
2021 $20,236 $79,582 $7,840 $71,742
2020 $20,025 $79,582 $7,840 $71,742
2019 $19,420 $86,315 $7,840 $78,475
2018 $20,225 $77,258 $6,615 $70,643
2017 $19,713 $77,258 $6,615 $70,643
2016 $18,920 $77,258 $6,615 $70,643
2015 $17,453 $67,713 $5,512 $62,201
2014 $17,301 $67,713 $5,512 $62,201
2013 $17,540 $70,227 $5,512 $64,715
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sandra Brown

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Sandra Brown

    Compass

    (847) 744-7780

    36 in this area

    113 Total Sales

    Sandra Brown
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08328399

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-19-416-004-0000

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60202 Southeast Evanston

537 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL

Not Listed for Sale

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