Seller's Agent in 2025
Susan Salisbury
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 989-5547
24 in this area
63 Total Sales
706 Forest Ave Evanston, IL 60202
Southeast Evanston Neighborhood
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,828
Sq Ft
1917
Built
Highlights
- Deck
- Property is near a park
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 2-minute walk to Baker Park
About This Home
As of June 2025First time on market in 45 years - fabulous opportunity in Ideal SE Evanston location. This stately home is just blocks from Lake Michigan's scenic bike paths and beaches, Main Street's vibrant shops, restaurants, and cafes, Lincoln Elementary School, beautiful parks, and convenient trains to downtown Chicago. Welcoming center foyer leads to sun-filled living room anchored by a classic wood-burning fireplace with marble surround. Built-in shelving adds charm and functionality. A versatile tandem sunroom adjoins the living room and flows through French doors into the family room-perfect for gatherings or relaxing by a second fireplace. A large formal dining room accommodates a table for 12, perfect for formal entertaining. The updated eat-in kitchen with abundant storage and counter space is ideal for everyday living or entertaining. From the bright kitchen, sliding glass doors open to a generous deck and large, fully-fenced backyard-perfect for play and flower or vegetable garden. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom connects to an adjoining tandem room, offering flexible space for a walk-in closet, home office, sitting area, or nursery. The primary bedroom shares a bathroom with one of three additional bedrooms with potential to build out as a primary-en suite. There is another full second floor bathroom for added convenience. The third floor offers even more flexibility with a fifth bedroom, full vintage bathroom, and lots of extra storage-perfect for guests, a teen retreat, or a quiet home office. The unfinished basement has high ceilings and loads of potential for added living space. Original hardwood floors and a detached 2+ car garage round out this fabulous property. Home is an estate and being sold as-is. with inspection and no requests.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475123322 Listed on: 06/03/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $22,438
Year Built
- Built in 1917
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 55x167
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Parking Included in Price
Interior Spaces
- 2,828 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Tandem Room
- Breakfast Bar
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Nichols Middle School
- Evanston Twp High School
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Deck
- Property is near a park
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 8, 2020
Sold by
Whiteley Harry
Bought by
Whiteley Harry and Harry Whiteley Trust
Current Estimated Value
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Attorney |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24/2025 06/24/25 | Sold | $851,000 | -5.4% | $301 / Sq Ft |
| 06/04/2025 06/04/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/03/2025 06/03/25 | For Sale | $899,900 | -- | $318 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,438 | $90,058 | $27,390 | $62,668 |
| 2023 | $21,505 | $96,000 | $27,390 | $68,610 |
| 2022 | $21,505 | $96,000 | $27,390 | $68,610 |
| 2021 | $18,843 | $74,335 | $14,608 | $59,727 |
| 2020 | $19,390 | $77,156 | $14,608 | $62,548 |
| 2019 | $20,622 | $91,445 | $14,608 | $76,837 |
| 2018 | $17,908 | $68,800 | $12,325 | $56,475 |
| 2017 | $19,336 | $75,842 | $12,325 | $63,517 |
| 2016 | $18,562 | $75,842 | $12,325 | $63,517 |
| 2015 | $15,646 | $60,977 | $10,271 | $50,706 |
| 2014 | $16,451 | $64,512 | $10,271 | $54,241 |
| 2013 | $17,548 | $70,260 | $10,271 | $59,989 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Susan Salisbury
-
Karla Tennies Koziura
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Karla Tennies Koziura
Baird Warner
(847) 372-8119
13 in this area
64 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12382417
APN: 11-19-409-027-0000
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