1048 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
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OFF MARKET

1048 Forest Ave
Evanston, IL 60202

Main-Chicago
  • 7 Beds
  • 8 Baths
  • 9,799 sqft (on 0.64 acres)

$4,326,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $29,284/mo*
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$4,326,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 21, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $29,284/mo*
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7 Beds
8 Baths
9,799 sqft
(on 0.64 acres)

Local Information

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Description

STUNNING 1894 JTW JENNINGS 10,000 SQFT NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL SET ON GORGEOUS 2/3 ACRE SITE. ONE OF THE MOST ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT & RECOGNIZABLE HOMES ON THE N SHORE. COMPLETELY RESTORED AND UPDATED W/HIGHEST LEVELS OF QUALITY. ELEGANT GRAND ENTRY HALL W/18FT CEILINGS, DOUBLE CURVED STAIRCASE, ORIGINAL FRENCH & ITALIAN CHANDELIERS. COACH HOUSE, SEP GROUND LVL APT. TOO MANY WONDERFUL DETAILS TO LIST. PERFECTION!
1048 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 is a 7 bedroom, 9 bathroom, 9,799 sqft single-family home in Main-Chicago, built in 1894. It last sold for $2,800,000 on Jun 22, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $4,326,200, with a rent estimate of $4,771/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 1048 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 18Types of Rooms: Dining RoomCeiling Fan
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shake ShingleDeckExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 6Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1894
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.64 acres

Additional Information

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Price History for 1048 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/22/2017$2,800,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08739930
05/12/2017$2,999,000PendingAgent Provided
03/14/2016$2,999,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/19/2015$3,300,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/01/2014$3,600,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/13/2005$2,400,000Sold
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Market trends in Evanston

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$419K
$3.88KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$318
$2MoM
Available listings
165
7MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$3,602,870
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 1048 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1120 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL
0.07
Single-Family Home
$2,400,000
12/31/25
7
6
8,360
1117 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
06/15/26
6
4.5
5,925
1030 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,725,000
04/28/26
6
3.5
6,000
938 Edgemere Ct, Evanston, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$2,395,000
10/03/25
5
4.5
5,300
1112 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL
0.71
Single-Family Home
$2,415,000
02/20/26
6
6.5
7,985
1032 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
01/30/26
5
3.5
4,860
1006 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
01/07/26
6
3.5
4,848
1131 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL
0.11
Single-Family Home
$1,760,000
08/29/25
6
3.5
4,400
1142 Judson Ave, Evanston, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$2,170,000
08/13/25
5
3.5
4,200
1419 Judson Ave, Evanston, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$2,000,000
08/07/25
6
4
5,700

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Main-Chicago

At least 103 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 82 % Say kids play outside

  • 82 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say parking is easy

  • 62 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say it's quiet

  • 52 % Say there are community events

  • 51 % Say there's wildlife

  • 37 % Say car is needed

  • 37 % Say yards are well-kept

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    "Well serviced by all of Chicago’s public transit options. Trains run regularly and provide easy access downtown. "
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    "I believe you sent safety neighborhood because there’s cameras around the area and there’s a lot of people walking around all the time their dogs and a lot of police rolling around the neighborhood"
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    "Block parties be pretty live and fun. Food festivals and neighborly love. Games for kids and drinks for adults "
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  • Jacqueline S. G.
    "I used to live at Hinman & Main for about a year. Both the neighborhood and building I lived in were friendly and I felt very safe even walking my dog at night. The shops and restaurants on Main are delightful. It’s a quiet neighborhood. Truly a gem of an area. One warning: the city parking lots have long waiting lists and parking is not easy."
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    "It’s a great place to be and the facilities are always kept up. It’s a new building and every thing by management is taken care of great choice. "
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    "Great neighborhood, best of small city living and access to big city living. At the same time, having the lake close by and many parks and green space makes it a very livable."
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    "Best of city living and nature. Lots of parks and open space, good housing stock and proximity to Chicago."
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    "I have loved i this neighborhood for 2 years and love it. Great people and diverse . Festivals and transportation is easy. "
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    "Lots of parks and family friendly activities near by. Beautiful walk on the lake front. Friendly neighbors, peaceful and quiet "
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  • Stephanie8885
    "Great area to live. There is some half way houses in the neighborhood that have some questionable characters but mostly harmless "
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  • Kohl F.
    "Easy access to both Metra and purple line. The 20 minute train ride to downtown on the Metra is hard to beat and live in such a quaint area like this."
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    "Nice neighborhood, diverse and friendly,always try to know each other better,great little parks reachable churches and restaurants "
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    "I live here for about half year. People here is friendly and warmly. It is clean and quiet. I like here."
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    "Walking distance to lake, transit (both el and metra), parks, movie theater, restaurants, retail, everything..."
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  • Kategrimes
    "Evanston is very beautiful and walkable. It’s a great place to raise kids. There are so many parks and it’s very easy to meet people and be part of the community."
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  • Danielle J.
    "Where we live, everything is accessible, the beach, restaurants, schools, trains, grocery stores, and the lovely city of Chicago! "
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  • Shana S.
    "City living without the noise or hassle. Easily walkable to shops & restaurants as well as plenty of public transit options. Incidents of crime are much lower here and the local police & fire are more engaged with the local community. "
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