1509 Forest Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,800 sqft
- 9,000 sqft lot
- $431 per sqft
- 1872 build
- – on site
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Take advantage of all the best Evanston has to offer in this lovely Evanston landmark historic home near Northwestern University, the downtown Evanston public transit hub, and the world-class city of Chicago. Set on a partially-wooded lot just a half-block from the shores of Lake Michigan, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home has a large front porch with skylights--perfect for sitting and enjoying the sound of the waves crashing on the nearby beach. The entry is gracious and welcoming, and the home has gorgeous hardwood floors, tall 6-foot windows and 10-foot ceilings throughout. The large living and dining rooms feature big bay windows, two fireplaces, and built-in shelving in each room. Details include a stained glass window above the living room bay, historic designs on the door trim, and marble fireplace mantles. At some time in the home's long history, the kitchen was relocated to the former butler's pantry, and the former kitchen was converted to a nice family room adjacent to a mud room. Upstairs are 5 bedrooms--one with an en suite bath and another with private access to a large back balcony/deck, perfect for viewing the sunrise when trees are not in bloom. The third floor is a semi-finished space with a sink and skylights--so many possibilities for what this space could be. This home has been lovingly cared for by one owner for the past 65 years; recent updates in the past 3 years include: a completely new sewer line, new roof, and all new Hardie Board clapboard siding. Other updates include a tankless water heater, central air and updated electrical. You'll enjoy the backyard patio, nestled among beautiful groundcover which includes more than 25 native and endangered plants. The 2-car garage was built with a 2-level artist's studio/office/living space with a separate entrance that potentially could be an Auxiliary Dwelling Unit as defined by the City of Evanston. Ask listing agent about the ADU requirements and income potential. Don't miss this gem!! Easy to show.
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Last updated Apr 17, 2025
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MLS# 11804830 —
The Building
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Year Built:1872
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Rebuilt:No
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New Construction:false
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Architectural Style:Traditional
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Roof:Asphalt
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Basement:Full
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Foundation Details:Brick/Mortar
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Exterior Features:Deck, Patio
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Disability Access:No
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Living Area Source:Assessor
Interior
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Room Type:Attic, Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Bedroom 5, Foyer, Mud Room
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Rooms Total:10
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Interior Features:Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Bookcases, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Separate Dining Room, Plaster
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Fireplaces Total:3
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Fireplace Features:Wood Burning, Electric, Gas Log
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Fireplace Location:Family Room,Living Room,Dining Room
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Laundry Features:Gas Dryer Hookup
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:2800
Location
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Directions:Forest Avenue, 2 1/2 blocks north of Dempster (between Lake St. and Davis St.) Park on Lake Street or Davis.
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Location:4110
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Location:4110
The Property
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Parcel Number:11184110020000
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Property Type:Residential
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Location:N
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Lot Features:Wooded, Mature Trees
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Lot Size Dimensions:60 X 150
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Lot Size Source:Other
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Zero Lot Line:No
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Rural:N
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Waterfront:false
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (847) 425-5213
- Office phone:
- (847) 492-9660
Taxes
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Tax Year:2021
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Tax Annual Amount:22093
Beds
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Bedrooms Total:5
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Bedrooms Possible:5
Baths
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Baths:3
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Full Baths:3
The Listing
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Short Sale:Not Applicable
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Special Listing Conditions:None
Heating & Cooling
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Heating:Natural Gas, Forced Air
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Cooling:Central Air
Utilities
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Sewer:Public Sewer
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Electric:Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
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Water Source:Lake Michigan, Public
Appliances
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Appliances:Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Cooktop
Schools
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Elementary School:Dewey Elementary School
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Elementary School District:65
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Middle Or Junior School:Nichols Middle School
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Middle Or Junior School District:65
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High School:Evanston Twp High School
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High School District:202
The Community
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Community Features:Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
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Association Fee Includes:None
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Association Fee Frequency:Not Applicable
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Master Assoc Fee Frequency:Not Required
Parking
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Parking Total:1
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Parking Features:Off Alley, Alley Access, Carriage House w/Apt
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Parking Onsite:Yes
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Parking Ownership:Owned
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Garage Type:Detached
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Garage Spaces:2
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Garage Onsite:Yes
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Garage Ownership:Owned
Extra Units
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Other Structures:Garage(s)
Walk Score®
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Bike Score®
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Bike Score evaluates a location's bikeability. It is calculated by measuring bike infrastructure, hills, destinations and road connectivity, and the number of bike commuters. Bike Scores range from 0 (Somewhat Bikeable) to 100 (Biker’s Paradise).
Transit Score®
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Transit Score measures a location's access to public transit. It is based on nearby transit routes frequency, type of route (bus, rail, etc.), and distance to the nearest stop on the route. Transit Scores range from 0 (Minimal Transit) to 100 (Rider’s Paradise).
Soundscore™
Provided by HowLoud
Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
Provided by ClearlyEnergy
The air pollution index is calculated by county or urban area using the past three years data. The index ranks the county or urban area on a scale of 0 (best) - 100 (worst) across the United Sates.
Sale history
| Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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8/7/23
Aug 7, 2023
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Sold | MRED | $1,209,000 | -7.0% |
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8/1/23
Aug 1, 2023
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Pending | MRED | $1,300,000 | |
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6/17/23
Jun 17, 2023
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Sold Subject To Contingencies | MRED | $1,300,000 |
