1006 Forest Ave

Evanston, IL 60202

$1,450,000
Price
6
Beds
4,848 Sq. Ft.
$299 / Sq. Ft.
4,848
Sq. Ft.
$299
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By @propertiesPending
Listed By @propertiesPending

Description

Set in the Evanston Lakeshore Historic District, this light-filled 6 bed/3.5 bath Victorian offers incredible space, beautiful architectural detail, and a floor plan ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A classic front porch and welcoming foyer opens to a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace and a separate dining room with built-in storage, perfect for hosting. The bright, airy kitchen features a large granite island, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and patio...Set in the Evanston Lakeshore Historic District, this light-filled 6 bed/3.5 bath Victorian offers incredible space, beautiful architectural detail, and a floor plan ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A classic front porch and welcoming foyer opens to a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace and a separate dining room with built-in storage, perfect for hosting. The bright, airy kitchen features a large granite island, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and patio doors that frame the landscaped backyard and lead to an oversized back deck with privacy lattice, creating seamless indoor/outdoor flow. A cozy den with second fireplace and a newly renovated, well-designed mudroom with butler pantry, leading to a full-size laundry room complete the main level. 2nd floor offers four bedrooms and two full baths, including a rare primary suite with an enormous, full room walk-in closet with built-in organizers and updated ensuite bath with large walk-in shower. The fully finished 3rd floor provides a bonus family room, two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath with subway tile walk-in shower. Newly finished (2023) basement offers a rec/game room and office with glass panel French doors, along with a workshop room, mechanical room and storage. Amazing details including 10' ceilings on main level, gorgeous stained glass and beveled windows, hardwood floors throughout the top three floors, and smart home automation features. Newly replaced (2021) oversized 2.5 car garage and fully fenced backyard with sprinkler system, brick paver patio, and fireplace pit complete the package. All of this in a premier southeast Evanston location, just blocks to Lake Michigan, the "L," Metra, parks, NU shuttle, schools, restaurants and shopping. A rare combination of historic charm, generous space, numerous updates and an unbeatable close-to-everything setting.

Property Details for 1006 Forest Avenue

Area
Evanston
Township
Evanston
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.5
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 12/18/2025 12:29 PM

Property Details for 1006 Forest Avenue

StatusPending
MLS #12518028
Days on Market4
Taxes$21,723 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1894
Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,250 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 1006 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1894Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,250 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,975 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,165

Property Taxes

$1,810

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1006 Forest Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 65
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Nichols Middle School
  • High School District: 202
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Off Alley, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Workshop
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1224
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Den/Library
  • Room Type: Family Room, Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Bedroom 6, Office, Walk In Closet, Deck, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch, Patio
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 3624
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 4468
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4848
  • Main Sq Ft: 1491
  • Upper Sq Ft: 2133
  • Lot Description: Irregular
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 167 x 50 x 163
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • North Coordinate: 10
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 2
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 844.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2738
  • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 380
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-12-03T17:37:08
  • Photos Count: 70
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 3
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X7
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 16X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 14X11
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 9X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X17
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 16X14
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 10X10
Walk In Closet 2 Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 8X6
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 30X13
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 14X5
Office Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 11X7
Family Room Down Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Family Room - Down
  • Dimensions: 13X11
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Dimensions: 13X8

Property History for 1006 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 6, 2025

Pending

MRED #12518028

—
Dec 6, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12518028

—
Dec 3, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12518028

$1,450,000—
Oct 24, 2019

Sold

MRED #10393971

$902,000—
Oct 17, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #656348602

$902,000

+3.2% / yr

Sep 11, 2019

Pending

MRED #10393971

—
May 28, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10393971

$995,000—
May 28, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10333932

$1,025,000—
Apr 5, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10252103

$1,075,000—
Apr 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10333932

$1,025,000—
Jan 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10252103

$1,125,000—
Jul 8, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #09910273

$1,150,000—
Apr 9, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09910273

$1,225,000—
Jun 7, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #357178168

$740,000—
Jun 7, 2013

Sold

MRED #08294300

$740,000—
Apr 19, 2013

Pending

MRED #08294300

—
Mar 18, 2013

Cancelled

MRED #08126164

$825,000—
Mar 18, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08294300

$799,000—
Aug 24, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08126164

$825,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/06/2025

Pending

MRED #12518028

—
12/06/2025

Contingent

MRED #12518028

—
12/03/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12518028

$1,450,000
10/24/2019

Sold

MRED #10393971

$902,000
10/17/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #656348602

$902,000

+3.2% / yr

09/11/2019

Pending

MRED #10393971

—
05/28/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10393971

$995,000
05/28/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10333932

$1,025,000
04/05/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10252103

$1,075,000
04/05/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10333932

$1,025,000
01/18/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10252103

$1,125,000
07/08/2018

Cancelled

MRED #09910273

$1,150,000
04/09/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09910273

$1,225,000
06/07/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #357178168

$740,000
06/07/2013

Sold

MRED #08294300

$740,000
04/19/2013

Pending

MRED #08294300

—
03/18/2013

Cancelled

MRED #08126164

$825,000
03/18/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08294300

$799,000
08/24/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08126164

$825,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1006 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$20,625Additions$69,575Total$90,200
Tax Record2023$21,034 ($1,753 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,738 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,738 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1894CountyCOOKAPN11-19-216-016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1006 Forest Avenue

This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Lincoln Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Nichols Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Evanston Twp High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nichols Middle School
Public6 to 8

Evanston Twp High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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