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706 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL

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Sold

Listed price in listed location currency (USD).
$851,000
$899,900

532

MLS® 12382417

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 2828 sqft
Garage Yes
Taxes $22,438
Lot Size 
Approx. Age 1917
Avg. Price Per Sqft $318
MLS® Number 12382417

Property Address: 706 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202-2504

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

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.
MLS® Number12382417
Laundry Level
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
GarageYes
Approx. Age1917
BasementUnfinished, Full
DrivewayOn Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces2
Heat
A/C
Heating Fuel

Extras

Rooms

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Master Bedroom:Second Floor15 × 14 ft
Bedroom 3:Second Floor13 × 13 ft
Family Room:Main Floor21 × 18 ft
Kitchen:Main Floor13 × 9 ft
Living Room:Main Floor25 × 14 ft
Bedroom 4:Second Floor10 × 13 ft
Bedroom 2:Second Floor11 × 14 ft
Other:Second Floor15 × 8 ft
Dining Room:Main Floor16 × 13 ft
Other:Main Floor15 × 8 ft
Other:Main Floor17 × 6 ft
Other:Main Floor9 × 13 ft
Bedroom 5:Third Floor12 × 11 ft

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Jun 4, 2025End Date
$851,000Sold Price

Sold

Jun 3, 2025List Date
$899,900List Price
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