1244 Forest Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
Chicago-Dempster- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,241 sqft (on 0.25 acres)
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,241 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1879
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Living Area
3,241 sqft
Price/Sqft
$438
Parking
Garage
About this House
TRUE VICTORIAN BUILT IN 1879 IN LAKESHORE HISTORIC DISTRICT JUST STEPS FROM LAKE and DOWNTOWN! ARCH DETAILS:LEADED GLASS WINDOWS/DOORS, HI CEILINGS, OAK FLRS, BAY WINDOWS, CURVED STAIRCASE and ORIGINAL MOLDINGS. LR, DR, FR, STUDY W/ELEVATOR, KIT and BONUS RM ALL ON 1ST FLR. 4 BRS, NEWER HALL BATH and GREENHOUSE ON 2ND FLR. FABULOUS COACHHOUSE W/STUDIO and HALF BTH. NEW WIRING. YARD W/ORGANIC GARDENS, NATIVE PLANTS and PAVER PATIO.
1244 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,241 sqft single-family home in Chicago-Dempster, built in 1879. It last sold for $775,000 on Jul 16, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,418,400, with a rent estimate of $4,627/month.
Home Details for 1244 Forest Ave
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Heating & Cooling Heating: OtherHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2ElevatorFloors: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 8 |
Appliances & Utilities Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorWasher |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake Shingle, TileExterior: WoodPatio |
Parking & Garage GarageParking: Carport, Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1879 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 10750 sqft |
Price History for 1244 Forest Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 07/16/2015 | $775,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08889304 |
| 04/13/2015 | $825,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 08/25/2014 | $829,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 05/23/2014 | $829,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 03/06/2014 | $879,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/16/2013 | $925,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Evanston
Last updated June 2026
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
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Tax | $22,759 |
| Assessment | $910,510 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1244 Forest Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.05 | Single-Family Home | $933,500 | 04/09/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,063 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $1,586,000 | 12/30/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,901 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $1,340,000 | 05/06/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,230 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $730,125 | 06/02/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,731 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $1,225,000 | 09/19/25 | 4 | 4 | 2,032 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $1,175,000 | 04/09/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,360 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $2,170,000 | 08/13/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,200 | |
0.53 | Single-Family Home | $879,000 | 11/14/25 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,783 | |
0.25 | Single-Family Home | $1,600,000 | 09/02/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,503 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $1,760,000 | 08/29/25 | 6 | 3.5 | 4,400 |
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What Locals Say about Chicago-Dempster
At least 29 Trulia users voted on each feature.
100 % Say it's dog friendly
98 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
97 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
97 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say people would walk alone at night
74 % Say parking is easy
72 % Say streets are well-lit
65 % Say there's holiday spirit
63 % Say kids play outside
56 % Say neighbors are friendly
54 % Say there's wildlife
53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
51 % Say it's quiet
47 % Say yards are well-kept
46 % Say there are community events
34 % Say car is needed
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