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$2,380,000
● House - Off Market

1203 Forest Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202
bedrooms
7 Beds
bathrooms
6 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
6,627 Ft²
$14,860
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
6,627 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
-
Price per sqft
$374
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$2,683
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1912

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Last updated: 3 years ago (MRED MLS #11984595)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Apr 30, 2024 Sold
Sold
Feb 19, 2024 Listed by Baird & Warner $2,480,000
Listed by Baird & Warner

Property Highlights

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1912
  • Effective Year Built: 1912
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 15
  • Bedroom Count: 9
  • Bathroom Count: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Partial Bathrooms: 4
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 1
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 60
  • Exterior Walls Type: 24
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 18
  • Floor Count: 200
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Parking Space Count: 3
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12,900
  • Total Building Area: 6,119
  • Gross Building Area: 6,119
  • Building Area: 6,119
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 24
  • Heated Square Feet: 6,119
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: BLISS SUB
  • Land Acres: 0000000296
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 2-09
  • Legal Description 1: (STOCKHAMS) RESUB BLK2 OF GEORGE H BLISS SUB IN SEC 19-41-14

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65
  • Census Tract: 809900

Geography

  • District: 17
  • Parcel: 11-19-204-005-0000
  • Block: 2
  • Lot: 3,4
  • Meridian: SEC 19 TWN 41N RNG 14E
  • Municipality: EVANSTON
  • Latitude: 42.0395
  • Longitude: -87.6745

    Address

  • Full Address: 1203 Forest Ave
  • Address - House Number: 1203
  • Address - Street Name: Forest
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Evanston
  • Carrier Code: C041
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1409
  • Zip Code: 60202

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $3,219,036
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 17001

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2023
  • Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 1,944,280
  • High Value: 2,337,717
  • Low Value: 1,550,843

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $1,420,000
  • Market Land Value: $322,500
  • Market Improvement Value: $1,097,500

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $142,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $32,250
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $109,750

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: May 05, 2010
  • Current Sale Recording Date: May 10, 2010
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 1013018030
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Mar 11, 1996
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Feb 28, 1996
  • Previous Sale Amount: $816,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
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