2139 Forestview Rd
Evanston, IL 60201
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,470 sqft
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,470 sqft
Local Information
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Description
Amazing condo alternative during COVID-no assessments! Sitting pretty at Forestview & Payne, this home has a generous lot w/ unobstructed views from every light-filled room. The living room includes a cozy wood-burning fireplace surrounded by a wall of built ins. The dining room bay walks out to a large deck & yard. The kitchen is new from 2017, including all new SS appliances, backsplash, counters & white cabinets. And as an unexpected bonus, there are heated floors in the kitchen. There's a lovely view of the yard from the kitchen & dining room. French doors lead from the living room to the sunny family room/office. Upstairs, 2 large bedrooms & 2 updated full baths make daily life easy. The basement has a partially finished room & a large unfinished space. This classic Dutch Colonial features crown, built-ins & chair-rails. The windows upstairs are Marvin. The roof was new in 2015. New electric panel to be installed in early November. Stay cool all summer w/ SpacePac thru-out. Beautiful wood floors. The large yard is private thanks to hedge rows on both the north & south sides. Desirable NW Evanston, Lincolnwood School, social block. Perfect for those wishing to have outdoor space without a large home to maintain.
2139 Forestview Rd, Evanston, IL 60201 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,470 sqft single-family home built in 1925. It last sold for $472,000 on Jan 7, 2021. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2019 with an asking price of $3,475 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 2, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $718,100, with a rent estimate of $3,368/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 2139 Forestview Rd
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced Air, GasCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room |
Appliances & Utilities DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Asphalt, OtherDeckExterior: Wood |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Detached |
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Year Built Year Built: 1925 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 5998 sqft |
Price History for 2139 Forestview Rd
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2021 | $472,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10829456 |
| 01/06/2021 | $485,000 | Pending | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10829456 |
| 01/05/2021 | $485,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10829456 |
| 10/26/2020 | $485,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 10/10/2020 | $485,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/09/2020 | $495,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 09/24/2020 | $495,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/10/2020 | $499,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/09/2019 | $509,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 08/02/2019 | $3,475 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 07/26/2019 | $3,475 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
| 06/22/2019 | $509,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 04/14/2019 | $525,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 04/04/2019 | $3,500 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 03/10/2019 | $3,500 | Listed For Rent | N/A |
| 06/25/2018 | $3,450 | ListingRemoved | N/A |
| 06/07/2018 | $3,450 | PriceChange | N/A |
| 05/25/2018 | $3,600 | Listed For Rent | N/A |
| 03/14/2017 | $510,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09483811 |
| 02/22/2017 | $525,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 01/24/2017 | $525,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 11/27/2016 | $529,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 11/02/2016 | $529,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 09/15/2016 | $539,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 04/18/2006 | $499,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 04/08/1999 | $290,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 01/03/1996 | $238,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Evanston
Last updated May 2026
Avg. sale price
$423K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$317
$3MoM
Available listings
172
4MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | |
| Assessment | $472,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 2139 Forestview Rd
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.28 | Single-Family Home | $520,000 | 05/01/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,213 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $495,000 | 10/24/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,394 | |
0.06 | Single-Family Home | $525,000 | 12/09/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,300 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $525,000 | 09/29/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,300 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $630,000 | 09/09/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,550 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $740,000 | 04/24/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,700 | |
0.07 | Single-Family Home | $950,000 | 08/05/25 | 3 | 2 | 2,460 | |
0.35 | Single-Family Home | $525,000 | 08/08/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,350 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $1,030,000 | 06/25/26 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,720 | |
0.15 | Single-Family Home | $269,000 | 09/16/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,682 |
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95 % Say there are sidewalks
92 % Say it's dog friendly
84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
72 % Say there's holiday spirit
71 % Say kids play outside
71 % Say streets are well-lit
71 % Say people would walk alone at night
66 % Say parking is easy
58 % Say neighbors are friendly
56 % Say yards are well-kept
55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
54 % Say it's quiet
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53 % Say there's wildlife
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