$1,450,000

Brochure

beds

baths

half bath

4,848

square ft

1006 Forest Avenue

Evanston, Illinois 60202

Contingent / MLS #12518028 / Single Family / Evanston

Listing information updated 12/8/2025 at 8:43am

Set in the Evanston Lakeshore Historic District, this light-filled 6 bed/3.5 bath Victorian offers incredible space, beautiful architectural detail, and a floor plan ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. A classic front porch and welcoming foyer opens to a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace and a separate dining room with built-in storage, perfect for hosting. The bright, airy kitchen features a large granite island, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and patio doors that frame the landscaped backyard and lead to an oversized back deck with privacy lattice, creating seamless indoor/outdoor flow. A cozy den with second fireplace and a newly renovated, well-designed mudroom with butler pantry, leading to a full-size laundry room complete the main level. 2nd floor offers four bedrooms and two full baths, including a rare primary suite with an enormous, full room walk-in closet with built-in organizers and updated ensuite bath with large walk-in shower. The fully finished 3rd floor provides a bonus family room, two additional bedrooms and a full hall bath with subway tile walk-in shower. Newly finished (2023) basement offers a rec/game room and office with glass panel French doors, along with a workshop room, mechanical room and storage. Amazing details including 10' ceilings on main level, gorgeous stained glass and beveled windows, hardwood floors throughout the top three floors, and smart home automation features. Newly replaced (2021) oversized 2.5 car garage and fully fenced backyard with sprinkler system, brick paver patio, and fireplace pit complete the package. All of this in a premier southeast Evanston location, just blocks to Lake Michigan, the "L," Metra, parks, NU shuttle, schools, restaurants and shopping. A rare combination of historic charm, generous space, numerous updates and an unbeatable close-to-everything setting.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,848

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Acreage:

0.1894

Internal Features:

Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Workshop

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

25x17 - Main

Dining Room:

14x13 - Main

Kitchen:

16x12 - Main

Family Room:

14x11 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x7 - Second

Family Room - Down:

13x11 - Third Level

Bedroom 5:

13x11 - Third Level

Recreation Room:

30x13 - Basement Level

Bedroom 6:

16x13 - Third Level

Office:

11x7 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$21,723

Tax Year:

2024

Location

Zip Code:

60202

City:

Evanston

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

65, 202

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Nichols Middle School

High School:

Evanston Twp High School

Architecture Style:

Victorian

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding

Basement:

Finished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Off Alley,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,848

Lot Size:

Oversized Chicago Lot

Acreage:

0.1894

Internal Features:

Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Workshop

External Features:

Fire Pit, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

25x17 - Main

Dining Room:

14x13 - Main

Kitchen:

16x12 - Main

Family Room:

14x11 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

11x10 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x7 - Second

Family Room - Down:

13x11 - Third Level

Bedroom 5:

13x11 - Third Level

Recreation Room:

30x13 - Basement Level

Bedroom 6:

16x13 - Third Level

Office:

11x7 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$21,723

Tax Year:

2024

Zip Code:

60202

City:

Evanston

County:

Cook

School District(s):

65, 202

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Nichols Middle School

High School:

Evanston Twp High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 312.254.0200

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