NOT LISTED FOR SALE

831 Forest Ave Unit 3E Evanston, IL 60202

Southeast Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $189,000 - $258,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
939 Sq Ft
$312/ mo HOA Fee

Last Sold September 24, 2021

Last sale price $140,000 $149 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,708/month

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Courtyard
  • 3-minute walk to Thomas E. Snyder Park & Tot Lot

About This Home

As of September 2021

Delightful 1 bedroom vintage condo in charming courtyard building. This spacious unit features a formal living room and separate dining room. Galley kitchen with wood cabinets and gas range. The bedroom features ample closet space. Lovely details include high ceilings and hardwood floors. In-unit laundry allowed with board approval. Storage locker 23C. Fantastic location-Walk to both Metra and "el" trains, Main Street shopping, dining and entertainment and Lake Michigan including Lee Street Beach and the lakefront path. Close to Downtown Evanston and Northwestern University. Easy drive to the city. City parking lot next door.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackie Mack

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475131782 Listed on: 06/18/2021

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeff Bushaw

Fulton Grace Realty License #471021546

Fulton Grace Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,640

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 0.41

HOA Fees

  • $312 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 939 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Courtyard

Schools

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

Utilities

  • One Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, exterior maintenance, scavenger
  • 32 Units
  • Lidia Schahczinski Association, Phone Number (847) 324-8986
  • Forest Square Subdivision
  • Property managed by Cagan Management

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,640

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

HOA Fees

$312 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Courtyard
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Courtyard
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Square
  • Year Built: 1923
  • 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
  • Unit Floor Level: 3
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 939
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • MRD_MBB: None
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 0
  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: 1 (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 312
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Cagan Management
  • Management Contact Name: Lidia Schahczinski
  • Management Phone: 847-324-8986

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, 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: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2639.58
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 32

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2021
Closed on
Sep 23, 2021
Sold by
Skala Mathew A and Skala Brittany A
Bought by
Dick Alyssa R
Seller's Agent
Jackie Mack
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeff Bushaw
Fulton Grace Realty
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$140,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-6.67%
Current Estimated Value
$210,256

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,256
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.48%
Original Mortgage
$135,800
Outstanding Balance
$122,892
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$87,364

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 20, 2013
Sold by
Skala Matthew A and Skala Brittany A
Bought by
Skala Matthew A and Skala Brittany A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,800
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 8, 2007
Sold by
Kelly Francis X
Bought by
Skala Matthew A and Rielly Brittany A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2000
Sold by
825 Forest Avenue Llc
Bought by
Kelly Francis X

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
8.64%
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
Dick Alyssa R $140,000 Chicago Title
Skala Matthew A -- Old Republic Title
Skala Matthew A $180,000 Fatic
Kelly Francis X $125,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dick Alyssa R $135,800
Previous Owner Skala Matthew A $135,800
Previous Owner Skala Matthew A $144,000
Previous Owner Kelly Francis X $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/24/2021 09/24/21 Sold $140,000 -6.7% $149 / Sq Ft
08/13/2021 08/13/21 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2021 06/18/21 For Sale $150,000 0.0% $160 / Sq Ft
03/05/2018 03/05/18 Rented $1,150 -4.1% --
01/26/2018 01/26/18 Under Contract -- -- --
10/30/2017 10/30/17 Price Changed $1,199 -7.7% $1 / Sq Ft
10/16/2017 10/16/17 Price Changed $1,299 -3.8% $2 / Sq Ft
09/22/2017 09/22/17 Price Changed $1,350 -3.6% $2 / Sq Ft
08/31/2017 08/31/17 For Rent $1,400 0.0% --
08/18/2016 08/18/16 Rented $1,400 0.0% --
08/05/2016 08/05/16 For Rent $1,400 0.0% --
07/29/2016 07/29/16 Off Market $1,400 -- --
07/25/2016 07/25/16 For Rent $1,400 -- --
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 $3,482 $14,662 $1,789 $12,873
2024 $3,482 $14,385 $1,512 $12,873
2023 $3,341 $14,385 $1,512 $12,873
2022 $3,341 $14,385 $1,512 $12,873
2021 $2,712 $13,550 $806 $12,744
2020 $2,736 $13,550 $806 $12,744
2019 $2,640 $14,695 $806 $13,889
2018 $2,517 $12,623 $680 $11,943
2017 $2,467 $12,623 $680 $11,943
2016 $2,825 $13,659 $680 $12,979
2015 $1,848 $9,514 $567 $8,947
2014 $1,845 $9,514 $567 $8,947
2013 $1,786 $9,514 $567 $8,947
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jackie Mack

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jackie Mack

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 274-6676

    62 in this area

    305 Total Sales

    Jackie Mack
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  • Jeff Bushaw

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jeff Bushaw

    Fulton Grace

    (847) 834-4009

    3 in this area

    116 Total Sales

    Jeff Bushaw
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  • David Schwabe

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    David Schwabe

    Compass

    (847) 636-6747

    4 in this area

    402 Total Sales

    David Schwabe
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  • Brian Emmerich

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Brian Emmerich

    Compass

    (847) 409-1366

    5 Total Sales

    Brian Emmerich
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    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Eric Hochstadter

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Olga Kaminska

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Olga Kaminska

    Core Realty & Investments Inc.

    (312) 477-6806

    1 in this area

    281 Total Sales

    Olga Kaminska
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11128342

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-19-404-036-1028

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60202 Southeast Evanston

831 Forest Ave Unit 3E, Evanston, IL

Not Listed for Sale

Condos

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