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1203 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202

$2,480,000

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7 Bedrooms
5 Full Baths, 1 Partial
6,627 SqFt
$374/SqFt
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1203 Forest Ave, Evanston$2,480,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1905
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam, Radiant
CoolingOther, Zoned
BasementYes
WaterfrontFencing
FireplaceWood Burning, Decorative
MLS #11984595
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 1203 Forest Ave

This Ernest Mayo home built in 1905 features an equally stunning exterior and interior and is located on a prominent corner in the Lakeshore Historic District - just two blocks from the lake and walking distance to both downtown Evanston and the Dempster/Main Streets shopping districts. Once inside the entry foyer, you will be transported to another time period but with all of today's amenities creating a cohesive design between historical and contemporary. Original architectural details include custom woodwork, oak floors, tiled fireplaces, hardware, stained glass windows and interior doors, built ins and an impressive front oak staircase - in addition to the recently updated mechanicals and newer appliances. Seventeen plus rooms, seven bedrooms (several used as home offices), 5.1 modernized bathrooms and a full basement provide ample and flexible living space for all. The stunning entrance hall with decorative fireplace and oak staircase set the tone on the first floor. Entertainment sized living and dining rooms with stained glass windows and wood burning fireplaces, tiled floor sunroom, and the huge custom designed kitchen with separate breakfast room, Wolf six burner stove/oven, Thermador refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and walk in pantry are all located on main level. The stunning family room features built ins, vaulted ceiling and additional stained glass windows. The primary suite consists of a bedroom with double closets, primary bath with soaking tub, double vanity and walk in shower, and a sitting room with more closets and a fireplace. Three additional bedrooms, two bathrooms and linen room complete the second floor. The amazing space on the third floor includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a bright playroom is perfect for teens, nanny or guests! The basement is full and is used for laundry, storage, utilities, rec room, exercise room and a temperature controlled wine room. Enjoy the landscaped yard with two outdoor porches, large patio for entertaining guests and family, perennial gardens, play space and a two car garage. Walk two blocks to the lake and beach, and a short walk to trains, schools and shopping. Please see the list of improvements, history of the house, floor plans, and Landmark status under additional information.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Living Area: 6,627 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Baird & Warner
  • Office Phone: (847) 491-1855
  • Listing Agent: Geoff Brown

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning, Decorative

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedroom Count: 7

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Fencing
  • Exterior: Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot, Fencing, Landscaped

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiant
  • Cooling: Other, Zoned

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Evanston Township High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Nichols Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Dewey Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: One block south of Dempster and two blocks west of Sheridan Road. NE corner of Forest and Hamilton.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $2,480,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $374/SqFt
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Housing Market Comparison

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Evanston, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$381.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$275

Avg. Days On Market

31

# of Sold Homes

62

1203 Forest Ave vs Evanston

69 DAYS ON ROCKET

+38 Days

$2,480,000

+$2.0M More

$374/SqFt

+$98 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $2.0M more than the Median Sold Price and $98/SqFt more than other homes in Evanston, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #11984595

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Baird & Warner
  • Office Phone: (847) 491-1855
  • Listing Agent: Geoff Brown

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Jul 03, 2008Home Sold
$400,000

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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8
/10

  • Dewey Elementary School

  • 1551 Wesley Ave

  • 0.95 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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7
/10

  • Nichols Middle School

  • 800 Greenleaf St

  • 0.46 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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8
/10

  • Evanston Township High School

  • 1600 Dodge Ave

  • 1.51 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $118,475. The majority of Evanston, IL residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1203 Forest Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1203 Forest Ave property is $2,480,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1203 Forest Ave is a house located in Evanston, Illinois, 60202.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 1203 Forest Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1203 Forest Ave are:
Dewey Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Nichols Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10
Evanston Township High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on July 3, 2008 for $400,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1203 Forest Ave has 7 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1203 Forest Ave is 6,627 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1203 Forest Ave is 1905.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›Evanston›60202›1203 Forest Ave

This home is located at 1203 Forest Ave in Evanston, IL and zip code 60202 in the Stockham's neighborhood. This 6,627 square foot home was built in 1905. Features: 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since February 19, 2024 and is currently priced at $2,480,000.

In March 2024 more than 28 listings in Evanston, IL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 9 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 25 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Evanston, IL increased by 11.7% between February 2024 and March 2024. While the average time on the market in March 2024 was 31 days, the median list price was $381,930.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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