NOT LISTED FOR SALE

813A Forest Ave Unit 3 Evanston, IL 60202

Southeast Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $309,000 - $329,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
9,017 Sq Ft Lot Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2025

Last sale price $300,000

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,703 / mo

130 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • End Unit
  • Living Room
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 2-minute walk to Thomas E. Snyder Park & Tot Lot

About This Home

As of May 2025

Lease ends June 30, 2025. Pictures DON'T do justice, this Prime Real Estate unit is a gem on one of the best streets in Evanston on a wide street with beautiful architectural homes, it feels like Oak Park near the lake. Enjoy treetop, sun-filled, unobstructed views in this top-floor, freshly updated vintage condo in the heart of southeast Evanston just two blocks from the lake! The 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath unit is in a historically land marked building and offers spacious rooms with hardwood floors throughout. The oversized separate living and dining room features lovely architectural details like a granite decorative fireplace, built-in bookcases, iron crank windows, crown molding, and more. The updated kitchen features the original Hoosier cabinets, a new refrigerator, and offers a breakfast counter eating area. The large bedrooms have great closet space. In-unit laundry is allowed, heat is included, and pets are allowed. Additional storage in the basement and ample street parking and city permit parking nearby. Forest Ave is one of the premier pristine streets in the Evanston residential area with a canopy tree line. Very accessible location, with close proximity to the lake, Evanston's best beaches, and parks. Pedestrian-friendly. Modern design pictures 2-17 are virtually staged to give you an idea of what you could bring to the table with your creative design. Evanston, #1 place to live in Cook County

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Marin

Signature Homes Realty License #471010817 Listed on: 10/07/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Negeen Ahgharian

eXp Realty License #475208459

eXp Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,078

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $474 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, scavenger
  • 12 Units
  • Jack Weiss Association, Phone Number (847) 866-7480
  • Property managed by Self-Managed

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,078

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

9,017 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$474 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 474
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self-Managed
  • Management Contact Name: Jack Weiss
  • Management Phone: 847-866-7480
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6078
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 6, 2021
Sold by
Ananas Llc
Bought by
Ananas Llc
Current Estimated Value
$318,310

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2019
Sold by
Ahluwalia Anil
Bought by
Ananas Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2017
Closed on
Jul 28, 2017
Sold by
Becker William E and Wright Jennifer J
Bought by
Ahluwalia Anil
Seller's Agent
Aaron Masliansky
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Non Member
NON MEMBER
Sold Price
$1,850

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2007
Sold by
Potter Ronald F and Fenton Sarah K
Bought by
Becker William E and Wright Jennifer J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$219,200
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2005
Sold by
Romeo Derek J and Romeo Suzanne Kathlene
Bought by
Potter Ronald F and Fenton Sarah K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,750
Interest Rate
5.64%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 18, 1998
Sold by
Fortman Lisa Ann
Bought by
Romeo Derek J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
7.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1993
Sold by
Richardson Kristi F
Bought by
Fortman Lisa Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,200
Interest Rate
7.26%
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
Ananas Llc -- None Available
Ananas Llc -- Chicago Title
Ahluwalia Anil $225,000 Chicago Title
Becker William E $274,000 Cti
Potter Ronald F $257,500 Cti
Romeo Derek J $150,000 --
Fortman Lisa Ann -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Becker William E $219,200
Previous Owner Potter Ronald F $25,750
Previous Owner Romeo Derek J $120,000
Previous Owner Fortman Lisa Ann $109,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $299,800 -0.1% --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $300,000 +0.1% --
02/14/2025 02/14/25 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2025 02/02/25 For Sale $299,800 -0.1% --
12/18/2024 12/18/24 Off Market $300,000 -- --
12/10/2024 12/10/24 For Sale $299,800 -0.1% --
11/30/2024 11/30/24 Off Market $300,000 -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 For Sale $299,800 -0.1% --
10/14/2024 10/14/24 Off Market $300,000 -- --
10/07/2024 10/07/24 For Sale $299,800 0.0% --
07/18/2023 07/18/23 Rented $2,000 0.0% --
05/25/2023 05/25/23 Under Contract -- -- --
05/17/2023 05/17/23 For Rent $2,000 +5.3% --
06/28/2018 06/28/18 Off Market $1,900 -- --
06/27/2018 06/27/18 Rented $1,900 0.0% --
06/12/2018 06/12/18 For Rent $1,900 +2.7% --
08/08/2017 08/08/17 Rented $1,850 -2.4% --
07/30/2017 07/30/17 For Rent $1,895 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $6,078 $25,536 $2,751 $22,785
2024 $6,078 $25,110 $2,325 $22,785
2023 $5,832 $25,110 $2,325 $22,785
2022 $5,832 $25,110 $2,325 $22,785
2021 $6,071 $22,875 $1,239 $21,636
2020 $5,989 $22,875 $1,239 $21,636
2019 $5,812 $24,807 $1,239 $23,568
2018 $4,908 $17,915 $1,046 $16,869
2017 $3,880 $17,915 $1,046 $16,869
2016 $3,902 $17,915 $1,046 $16,869
2015 $3,553 $15,876 $871 $15,005
2014 $3,534 $15,876 $871 $15,005
2013 $3,437 $15,876 $871 $15,005
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Marin

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Michael Marin

    Signature Homes Realty

    (847) 312-1014

    3 in this area

    59 Total Sales

    Michael Marin
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Negeen Ahgharian

    eXp Realty

    (224) 202-4660

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Negeen Ahgharian
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  • Amy Duong Kim

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Amy Duong Kim

    Compass

    (773) 295-4387

    317 Total Sales

    Amy Duong Kim
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  • Kelly Mead

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Kelly Mead

    Engel & Voelkers Chicago

    (312) 216-5890

    30 Total Sales

    Kelly Mead
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  • Aaron Masliansky

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Aaron Masliansky

    Compass

    (847) 815-0352

    3 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Aaron Masliansky
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  • Susan Miner

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Susan Miner

    Premier Relocation, Inc.

    (312) 397-1923

    115 Total Sales

    Susan Miner
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12182889

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-19-404-032-1012

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60202 Southeast Evanston

813A Forest Ave Unit 3, Evanston, IL

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