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#12402241, Scott Stavish, Listing office: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
$1,499,000 List price
739 Forest Ave Evanston, IL 60202
$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
4,473 sqft
$335 / sqft
House
Property details
About 739 Forest Ave
Welcome to 739 Forest Avenue, an exquisitely updated, stately Victorian in the heart of Southeast Evanston. Set on a beautiful, tree-lined street 3 blocks from Lake Michigan, this 5 bedroom, 3.1 bath home seamlessly combines elegant historic features with modern luxury. A gracious front porch leads into the inviting foyer with an oak paneled staircase. French doors open to a spacious, sun filled living room with a wood burning fireplace, centered between built-in bookcases, and new quarter-sawn oak flooring. French doors lead into an adjacent sun room with windows on 3 sides. French doors on the opposite side of the living room lead into the formal dining room, which has an elegant leaded window, display cabinet and new quarter-sawn flooring with an inlaid border, which exactly replicates the original. The spacious chef's kitchen has an abundance of custom in-set cabinets and drawers, a large island, quartzite counters, 2 Shaw sinks, a Bosch dishwasher, 2 Subzero units, a 6 burner Viking cooktop, 2 Viking built-in ovens, a Viking convection oven, instant hot and cold filtered water, 2 pantries and casual dining space to accommodate 6 to 8 guests. Adjacent to the kitchen is a mud room with full sized laundry and sink. A powder room completes the first floor. Front and back staircases lead to the second floor. The graciously sized primary suite has 3 exposures, a generous walk-in closet and an ensuite bath with heated floors, double sinks, a spa shower and a smart tv mirror to watch the morning news. There are 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor, one of which has a tandem dressing room and is currently used as an office/sunroom. A hall bath, with plumbing for a second sink, completes this floor. The top floor is a hidden gem: a private suite perfect for guests or a nanny, plus an enormous library/family room/playroom with skylights, window seats and walls of built-ins. The full basement, with an exercise room and ample storage space is accessible from the interior and exterior of the home. The professionally landscaped grounds feature mature trees, a charming playhouse, and a three-car garage with a full second story for storage, but ready to be transformed into a guest apartment, studio, or home office. This home is ideally situated in a 3-4 block radius to the Metra, EL, restaurants, shops, parks, beaches and the renowned Lincoln Elementary School.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiant, Zoned
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
CoolingCentral Air, Zoned, Electric
Size4,473 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1878
ParkingGarage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Detached, Garage
MLS #12380509
Garage3 spaces
FireplaceWood Burning, Masonry
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Humidifier
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Fireplace: Wood Burning, Masonry
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Parking: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiant, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned, Electric
- List Price: $1,499,000
- Price/SqFt: $335
- Annual Tax Amount: $25,448
- Tax Year: 2022
- Lot: Landscaped, Trees
- Directions: Sheridan Road to Kedzie Street. West on Kedzie for 2 blocks to Forest Avenue. South on Forest to 739.
- Year Built: 1878
- Living Area: 4,473 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12380509
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty
- Office Phone: (847) 866-8200
- Listing Agent: Bradford Browne
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $115,712 | $25,448 |
| 2021 | $96,991 | $24,148 |
| 2020 | $105,839 | $26,250 |
| 2019 | $114,793 | $25,449 |
| 2018 | $84,299 | $21,401 |
| 2017 | $84,299 | $20,871 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Lincoln Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•910 Forest Ave
4
Oakton Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•436 Ridge Ave
6
Washington Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.1 mi
•914 Ashland Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $82,174. The most common annual income of people living in Evanston, IL is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
34%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
22%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
54%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
24%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Art Museums
Hiking/backpacking
Music Concerts
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Crate & Barrel
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Chipotle
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Volkswagen
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Alternative- Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 739 Forest Ave
The listing price of 739 Forest Ave property is $1,499,000.
The property 739 Forest Ave is a house located in Evanston, Illinois, 60202.
Accepting Backup Offers: 739 Forest Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 739 Forest Ave are: Lincoln Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Oakton Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Nichols Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Gale Elementary Community Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Jordan Elementary Community School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Acero Charter School Newtwork- Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Chicago Math & Science Elementary Charter (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Evanston Township High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $25,448 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 739 Forest Ave has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 739 Forest Ave is 4,473 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 739 Forest Ave is 1878.
This home is located at 739 Forest Ave in Evanston, IL and zip code 60202 in the Kedzie & Kenney's neighborhood. This 4,473 square foot home was built in 1878. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,499,000.
Evanston, IL housing market in May 2025 saw over 34 listings sold above listed price, more than 7 sold at listed price and over 20 sold below. In May 2025 in Evanston, IL there were 16.4% more homes for sale than in April. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 19 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $435,533.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.