Evanston, IL 60202 739 Forest Avenue
$1,499,000



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Presented By: Coldwell Banker Realty
Home Details
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.
Presented By: Coldwell Banker Realty
Interior Features for 739 Forest Avenue
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Possible5
Total Bedrooms5
Bathrooms
BathroomSoaking Tub
Half Baths1
Total Baths4
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceAssessor
BasementPartially Finished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
Fireplace FeaturesWood Burning, Masonry
FlooringHardwood
Interior AmenitiesCathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
Laundry FeaturesMain Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Total Fireplaces1
Window FeaturesScreens, Skylight(s), Storm Window(s), Wood Frames, Some Stained Glass
Other Rooms
Room TypeBedroom 5, Tandem Room, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer
General for 739 Forest Avenue
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesDouble Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven, Humidifier
Architectural StyleVictorian
Assoc Fee Paid PerNot Applicable
Association Fee IncludesNone
CityEvanston
Community FeaturesSidewalks, Street Lights
Construction MaterialsCedar, Wood Siding
ContingencyAttorney/Inspection
CoolingCentral Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned, Electric
CountyCook
DirectionsSheridan Road to Kedzie Street. West on Kedzie for 2 blocks to Forest Avenue. South on Forest to 739.
ElectricCircuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
Elementary SchoolLincoln Elementary School
Elementary School District65
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces3
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
High SchoolEvanston Twp High School
High School District202
MLS AreaEvanston
Middle/Junior High SchoolNichols Middle School
Middle/Junior School District65
ModificationTimestamp2025-06-08T18:52:01.591Z
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresWorkshop
OwnershipFee Simple
PossessionClosing
Property TypeResidential
Property TypeDetached Single
RoofAsphalt
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive Under Contract
StatusContingent
Tax Annual Amount26567.83
Tax Year2023
Total Rooms13
TownshipEvanston
Virtual TourClick here
Year Built1878
Exterior for 739 Forest Avenue
BuyerOfficeFax(630) 954-5598
Door FeaturesFrench Doors, Storm Door(s), 36 Minimum Entry Door, Panel Door(s)
Lot Dimensions50X178
Lot FeaturesLandscaped, Mature Trees
Other EquipmentTV-Cable, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s), Multiple Water Heaters
Parking FeaturesGarage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Detached, Garage
Total Parking3
Water SourcePublic
Waterfront Y/NNo
Additional Details
Price History
Schools
Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School
Nichols Middle School
High School
Evanston Twp High School
