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$851,000

$899,900 5.4%

Est. payment - /mo

5 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,828 SqFt

Sold on 06/24/2025

706 Forest AVE Evanston, IL 60202

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Kate Gaffey

+1(630) 290-6800

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Key Details

Sold Price $851,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,828 sqft

Price per Sqft $300

MLS Listing ID 12382417

Sold Date 06/24/25

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1917

Annual Tax Amount $22,438

Tax Year 2023

Lot Dimensions 55X167

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

First time on market in 45 years - fabulous opportunity in Ideal SE Evanston location. This stately home is just blocks from Lake Michigan's scenic bike paths and beaches, Main Street's vibrant shops, restaurants, and cafes, Lincoln Elementary School, beautiful parks, and convenient trains to downtown Chicago. Welcoming center foyer leads to sun-filled living room anchored by a classic wood-burning fireplace with marble surround. Built-in shelving adds charm and functionality. A versatile tandem sunroom adjoins the living room and flows through French doors into the family room-perfect for gatherings or relaxing by a second fireplace. A large formal dining room accommodates a table for 12, perfect for formal entertaining. The updated eat-in kitchen with abundant storage and counter space is ideal for everyday living or entertaining. From the bright kitchen, sliding glass doors open to a generous deck and large, fully-fenced backyard-perfect for play and flower or vegetable garden. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom connects to an adjoining tandem room, offering flexible space for a walk-in closet, home office, sitting area, or nursery. The primary bedroom shares a bathroom with one of three additional bedrooms with potential to build out as a primary-en suite. There is another full second floor bathroom for added convenience. The third floor offers even more flexibility with a fifth bedroom, full vintage bathroom, and lots of extra storage-perfect for guests, a teen retreat, or a quiet home office. The unfinished basement has high ceilings and loads of potential for added living space. Original hardwood floors and a detached 2+ car garage round out this fabulous property. Home is an estate and being sold as-is. with inspection and no requests.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Evanston

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Full

Interior

Interior Features Solar Tube(s)

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Y

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Community Features Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Building

Building Description Stucco, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Level or Stories 3 Stories

Structure Type Stucco

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Lincoln Elementary School

Middle Schools Nichols Middle School

High Schools Evanston Twp High School

School District 65 , 65, 202

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

Listed by Susan Salisbury of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Karla Koziura of Baird & Warner

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Kate Gaffey

+1(630) 290-6800

706 Forest AVE Evanston, IL 60202

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