739 Forest Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
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- 5 beds
- 4 baths
- 4,473 sqft
- 8,900 sqft lot
- $335 per sqft
- 1878 build
- – on site
Welcome to 739 Forest Avenue, an exquisitely updated, stately Victorian in the heart of Southeast Evanston. Set on a beautiful, tree-lined street 3 blocks from Lake Michigan, this 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath home seamlessly combines elegant historic features with modern luxury. A gracious front porch leads into the inviting foyer with an oak paneled staircase. French doors open to a spacious, sun filled living room with a wood burning fireplace, centered between built-in bookcases, and new quarter-sawn oak flooring. French doors lead into an adjacent sun room with windows on 3 sides. French doors on the opposite side of the living room lead into the formal dining room, which has an elegant leaded window, display cabinet and new quarter-sawn flooring with an inlaid border, which exactly replicates the original. The spacious chef's kitchen has an abundance of custom in-set cabinets and drawers, a large island, quartzite counters, 2 Shaw sinks, a Bosch dishwasher, 2 Subzero units, a 6 burner Viking cooktop, 2 Viking built-in ovens, a Viking convection oven, instant hot and cold filtered water, 2 pantries and casual dining space to accommodate 6 to 8 guests. Adjacent to the kitchen is a mud room with full sized laundry and sink. A powder room completes the first floor. Front and back staircases lead to the second floor. The graciously sized primary suite has 3 exposures, a generous walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with heated floors, double sinks, a spa shower and a smart tv mirror to watch the morning news. There are 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor, one of which has a tandem dressing room and is currently used as an office/sunroom. A hall bath, with plumbing for a second sink, completes this floor. The top floor is a hidden gem: a private suite perfect for guests or a nanny, plus an enormous library/family room/playroom with skylights, window seats and walls of built-ins. The full basement, with an exercise room and ample storage space is accessible from the interior and exterior of the home. The professionally landscaped grounds feature mature trees, a charming playhouse, and a three-car garage with a full second story for storage, but ready to be transformed into a guest apartment, studio, or home office. This home is ideally situated in a 3-4 block radius to the Metra, EL, restaurants, shops, parks, beaches and the renowned Lincoln Elementary School.
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Last updated Jun 8, 2025
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MLS# 12380509 —
The Building
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Year Built:1878
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Rebuilt:No
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New Construction:false
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Construction Materials:Cedar, Wood Siding
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Architectural Style:Victorian
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Roof:Asphalt
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Basement:Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
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Window Features:Screens,Skylight(s),Storm Window(s),Wood Frames,Some Stained Glass
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Disability Access:No
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Other Equipment:TV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters
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Living Area Source:Assessor
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Window Features:Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Interior
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Room Type:Bedroom 5, Tandem Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer
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Rooms Total:13
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Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
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Door Features:French Doors,Storm Door(s),36" Minimum Entry Door,Panel Door(s)
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Fireplaces Total:1
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Fireplace Features:Wood Burning, Masonry
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Fireplace Location:Living Room
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Laundry Features:Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
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Flooring:Hardwood
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:4473
Location
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Directions:Sheridan Road to Kedzie Street. West on Kedzie for 2 blocks to Forest Avenue. South on Forest to 739.
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Location:3310
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Location:22076
The Property
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Parcel Number:11194100050000
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Property Type:Residential
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Lot Features:Landscaped, Mature Trees
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Lot Size Dimensions:50X178
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Rural:N
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Waterfront:false
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Additional Parcels:false
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Fencing:Partial
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (847) 971-7002
- Office phone:
- (847) 866-8200
Taxes
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Tax Year:2023
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Tax Annual Amount:26567.83
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:5
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Bedrooms Possible:5
Baths
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Baths:4
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Full Baths:3
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Half Baths:1
The Listing
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Virtual Tour Unbranded:
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Special Listing Conditions:List Broker Must Accompany
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
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Cooling:Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned, Electric
Utilities
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Electric:Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Humidifier
Schools
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Elementary School:Lincoln Elementary School
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Elementary School District:65
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Middle Or Junior School:Nichols Middle School
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Middle Or Junior School District:65
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High School:Evanston Twp High School
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High School District:202
The Community
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Community Features:Sidewalks, Street Lights
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Association Fee Includes:None
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Association Fee Frequency:Not Applicable
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Master Assoc Fee Frequency:Not Required
Parking
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Parking Total:3
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Parking Features:Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Detached, Garage
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Garage Spaces:3
Extra Units
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Other Structures:Workshop
Monthly cost estimate
Asking price
$1,499,000
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$8,026
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| Taxes | $2,213 |
| Insurance | $412 |
| Utilities | $254 See report |
| Total | $10,905/mo.* |
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Walk Score®
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Soundscore™
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Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
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6/8/25
Jun 8, 2025
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Sold Subject To Contingencies | MRED | $1,499,000 | |
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6/2/25
Jun 2, 2025
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Listed / Active | MRED | $1,499,000 |
