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817 Forest Avenue

817 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202

YEAR BUILT

1925

# STORIES

3

# TOTAL UNITS

5

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,250-1,350 sqft

Description

817 Forest Avenue is a charming three-story residential building constructed in 1925. This historical property offers meticulously maintained units that blend classic architecture with modern living. The building features a brick exterior, showcasing the sturdy and timeless craftsmanship of its era. Residents can enjoy access to shared laundry facilities, enhancing convenience while living in style. While the building is not waterfront, it is ideally situated to provide easy access to local parks and public transportation options. Inside, the units are characterized by high ceilings and expansive windows, which allow natural light to illuminate the space. Hardwood flooring is prevalent throughout the apartments, adding to the property's authentic appeal. The vintage architecture is accompanied by updated kitchens and bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and contemporary lifestyle. Although 817 Forest Avenue does not boast extensive amenities, its location offers proximity to various eateries, shops, and recreational activities. The neighborhood is known for its tree-lined streets and community-oriented atmosphere. This address remains a desirable choice for those seeking a harmonious blend of historical charm and modern convenience within a peaceful urban setting.

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817 Forest Avenue

817 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202

YEAR BUILT

1925

# STORIES

3

# TOTAL UNITS

5

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,250-1,350 sqft

Description

817 Forest Avenue is a charming three-story residential building constructed in 1925. This historical property offers meticulously maintained units that blend classic architecture with modern living. The building features a brick exterior, showcasing the sturdy and timeless craftsmanship of its era. Residents can enjoy access to shared laundry facilities, enhancing convenience while living in style. While the building is not waterfront, it is ideally situated to provide easy access to local parks and public transportation options. Inside, the units are characterized by high ceilings and expansive windows, which allow natural light to illuminate the space. Hardwood flooring is prevalent throughout the apartments, adding to the property's authentic appeal. The vintage architecture is accompanied by updated kitchens and bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and contemporary lifestyle. Although 817 Forest Avenue does not boast extensive amenities, its location offers proximity to various eateries, shops, and recreational activities. The neighborhood is known for its tree-lined streets and community-oriented atmosphere. This address remains a desirable choice for those seeking a harmonious blend of historical charm and modern convenience within a peaceful urban setting.

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Description

817 Forest Avenue is a charming three-story residential building constructed in 1925. This historical property offers meticulously maintained units that blend classic architecture with modern living. The building features a brick exterior, showcasing the sturdy and timeless craftsmanship of its era. Residents can enjoy access to shared laundry facilities, enhancing convenience while living in style. While the building is not waterfront, it is ideally situated to provide easy access to local parks and public transportation options. Inside, the units are characterized by high ceilings and expansive windows, which allow natural light to illuminate the space. Hardwood flooring is prevalent throughout the apartments, adding to the property's authentic appeal. The vintage architecture is accompanied by updated kitchens and bathrooms, ensuring a comfortable and contemporary lifestyle. Although 817 Forest Avenue does not boast extensive amenities, its location offers proximity to various eateries, shops, and recreational activities. The neighborhood is known for its tree-lined streets and community-oriented atmosphere. This address remains a desirable choice for those seeking a harmonious blend of historical charm and modern convenience within a peaceful urban setting.

817 Forest Avenue Key Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$340,000($280/Sqft.)

Avg. Sale Price$339,167($281/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceUp Arrow1.06%

Year over year sale priceUp Arrow 1.00%
Total Listings3 Listed

Total sold3 Sold
Average Days on Market52 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly
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Key Stats

Year over year list priceUp Arrow1.06%

Year over year sale priceUp Arrow1.00%
Total Listings3 Listed

Total sold3 Sold
Average Days on Market52 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$3 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Medium
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

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817 Forest Avenue Inventory & Sale History

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 1W1W130032652024-05-29
MLS#: 11980464
Closed$387,500
Unit 3W3W130032372021-04-01
MLS#: 11001470
Closed$357,500
Unit 2W2W1300324012019-06-12
MLS#: 09941882
Closed$320,000
Unit 1W
1W

3 Beds

2 Baths

1300 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2024-05-29Closed$387,500
MLS#: 11980464
Days On Market65
Unit 2W
2W

3 Beds

2 Baths

1300 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2019-06-12Closed$320,000
MLS#: 09941882
Days On Market401
Unit 3W
3W

3 Beds

2 Baths

1300 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2021-04-01Closed$357,500
MLS#: 11001470
Days On Market37
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Amenities

Parking
Parking
Locker
Locker
Concierge
Concierge
Elevator(s)
Elevator(s)
Central AC
Central AC
Pool
Pool
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
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Visitors Parking
Visitors Parking
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Amenities

Security Door Lock(s)

Security Door Lock(s)

Bike Room/Bike Trails

Bike Room/Bike Trails

Storage

Storage

Policies

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

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Nearby Schools

817 Forest Avenue is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Lincoln Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
910 Forest Ave|0.16 miles away

Park School

--
Public|Grades –
828 Main St|0.49 miles away

Nichols Middle School

B+
Public|Grades 6–8
800 Greenleaf St|0.56 miles away

Chiaravalle Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
425 Dempster St|0.64 miles away

Rice Childrens Center

--
Public|Grades 1–8
1101 Washington St|0.68 miles away

Pope John XXIII School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
1120 Washington St|0.77 miles away
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Schools

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Description

817 Forest Avenue is positioned near local schools serving the surrounding area. Educational institutions within a 2-mile radius improve daily accessibility. Families benefit from shorter commutes and convenience. This well-located area supports comfortable living.

Lincoln Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
910 Forest Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park School

--
Public|Grades –
828 Main St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Nichols Middle School

B+
Public|Grades 6–8
800 Greenleaf St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Chiaravalle Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
425 Dempster St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Rice Childrens Center

--
Public|Grades 1–8
1101 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Pope John XXIII School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
1120 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Oakton Elementary School

C
Public|Grades KG–5
436 Ridge Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Gale Elementary Community Academy

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
1631 W Jonquil Ter|Less than 1 Mile Away

Beacon Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1574 Sherman Ave|1.03 Miles Away

Washington Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades KG–5
914 Ashland Ave|1.04 Miles Away

Chute Middle School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
1400 Oakton St|1.05 Miles Away

Jordan Elementary Community School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
7414 N Wolcott Ave|1.09 Miles Away

Roycemore School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
1200 Davis St|1.24 Miles Away

Dewey Elementary School

A
Public|Grades KG–5
1551 Wesley Ave|1.27 Miles Away

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

A-
Public|Grades PK–4
4120 W 57th St|1.27 Miles Away

Acero Charter School Newtwork- Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

C
Public|Grades KG–12
7416 N Ridge Blvd|1.27 Miles Away

Dawes Elementary School

B
Public|Grades KG–5
440 Dodge Ave|1.44 Miles Away

Northside Catholic Academy

--
Private|Grades PK–8
7318 N Oakley Ave|1.44 Miles Away

Pactt Learning Center

--
Private|Grades UG–UG
7101 N Greenview A...|1.48 Miles Away

Eths Day School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
1233 Hartrey Ave|1.60 Miles Away

FIeld Middle School

D+
Public|Grades 4–8
7019 N Ashland Blv...|1.61 Miles Away

G. Armstrong Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades PK–8
2110 W Greenleaf A...|1.63 Miles Away

Evanston Township High School

A-
Public|Grades 9–12
1600 Dodge Ave|1.65 Miles Away

Chicago Math & Science Elementary Charter

A-
Public|Grades 6–12
7212 N Clark St|1.66 Miles Away

Rogers Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades PK–8
7345 N Washtenaw A...|1.69 Miles Away

New Field Elementary School

C
Public|Grades KG–3
1707 W Morse Ave|1.75 Miles Away

Midwest Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
926 Noyes St|1.84 Miles Away

Kingsway Preparatory School

--
Private|Grades PK–4
2010 Dewey Ave|1.88 Miles Away

Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School

B-
Public|Grades KG–8
2424 Lake St|1.92 Miles Away

Joseph E Hill Education Center

--
Public|Grades PK–PK
1500 McDaniel Ave|1.99 Miles Away

Kilmer Elementary School

C
Public|Grades PK–8
6700 N Greenview A...|1.99 Miles Away

Transit

Located in , 817 Forest Avenue is surrounded by 50+ public transit options within 2 miles. Residents enjoy easy access to well-connected transit routes serving key areas of Evanston. Reliable public transportation simplifies commuting and enhances everyday mobility. This accessible setting promotes a connected and efficient urban lifestyle.

2310 W Oakton

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

2424 W Oakton

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

2444 W Touhy Ave

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

2477 W Touhy Ave

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Asbury & Brummel

1.15 miles away|22 min walk

Asbury & Dobson

1.2 miles away|24 min walk
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Transit

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Description

Located in , 817 Forest Avenue is surrounded by 50+ public transit options within 2 miles. Residents enjoy easy access to well-connected transit routes serving key areas of Evanston. Reliable public transportation simplifies commuting and enhances everyday mobility. This accessible setting promotes a connected and efficient urban lifestyle.

2310 W Oakton

1.69 miles away|33 min walk

2424 W Oakton

1.77 miles away|34 min walk

2444 W Touhy Ave

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

2477 W Touhy Ave

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Asbury & Brummel

1.15 miles away|22 min walk

Asbury & Dobson

1.2 miles away|24 min walk

Asbury & Harvard Terrace

1.1 miles away|22 min walk

Asbury & Hull Terrace

1.01 miles away|20 min walk

Asbury & Kirk

1 miles away|20 min walk

Asbury & Mulford

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

Ashland Ave & Simpson St

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

Ashland & Farwell

1.82 miles away|35 min walk

Ashland & Morse

1.74 miles away|34 min walk

Ashland & Payne Street

1.98 miles away|38 min walk

Ashland & Simpson

1.91 miles away|37 min walk

California & Birchwood

1.7 miles away|33 min walk

California & Chase

1.86 miles away|36 min walk

California/Dodge & Howard

1.62 miles away|32 min walk

California & Jarvis

1.78 miles away|35 min walk

California & Touhy

1.95 miles away|38 min walk

Chicago Ave & Dempster St

0.66 miles away|13 min walk

Chicago Ave & Greenleaf St

0.45 miles away|9 min walk

Chicago Ave & Grove St

0.9 miles away|18 min walk

Chicago Ave & Hamilton St

0.55 miles away|11 min walk

Chicago Ave & Juneway Ter/ Mulford St

0.69 miles away|14 min walk

Chicago Ave & Kedzie St

0.27 miles away|6 min walk

Chicago Ave & Lake St

0.84 miles away|17 min walk

Chicago Ave & Madison St

0.27 miles away|6 min walk

Chicago Ave & Main St

0.29 miles away|6 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Church

1.07 miles away|21 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Davis

0.98 miles away|19 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Dempster (Purple Line)

0.69 miles away|14 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Greenleaf

0.47 miles away|9 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Greenwood

0.77 miles away|15 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Hamilton

0.58 miles away|12 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Kedzie

0.28 miles away|6 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Lake

0.85 miles away|17 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Main (Purple Line)

0.3 miles away|6 min walk

Chicago Avenue & South Blvd (Purple Line)

0.44 miles away|9 min walk

Chicago Ave & South Blvd

0.44 miles away|9 min walk

Chicago & Clark

1.18 miles away|23 min walk

Chicago & Juneway/Mulford

0.7 miles away|14 min walk

Chicago & Sheridan

1.26 miles away|25 min walk

Church & Asbury

1.38 miles away|27 min walk

Church & Benson

1.19 miles away|23 min walk

Church & Chicago Avenue

1.06 miles away|21 min walk

Church & Dodge

1.67 miles away|32 min walk

Church & Florence

1.53 miles away|30 min walk

Church & Maple

1.22 miles away|24 min walk

Church & Ridge

1.32 miles away|26 min walk

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817 Forest Avenue Demographics

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 16.93% are children aged 0–14, 19.8% are young adults between 15–29, 23.56% are adults aged 30–44, 20.83% are in the 45–59 range and 18.88% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 48.42% of residents relying on driving, while others prefer public transit around 25.9%, walking around 4.3%, biking around 3.75%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 58.73% of units are rented and 41.27% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 24.63% are single family homes and 3.79% are multi family units. Around 42.16% are single-person households, while 57.84% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 28.21% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 14.68% have high school or college education. Another 4.79% hold diplomas while 31.38% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 20.94% with other types of qualifications.

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Demographics Description

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 16.93% are children aged 0–14, 19.8% are young adults between 15–29, 23.56% are adults aged 30–44, 20.83% are in the 45–59 range and 18.88% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 48.42% of residents relying on driving, while others prefer public transit around 25.9%, walking around 4.3%, biking around 3.75%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 58.73% of units are rented and 41.27% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 24.63% are single family homes and 3.79% are multi family units. Around 42.16% are single-person households, while 57.84% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 28.21% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 14.68% have high school or college education. Another 4.79% hold diplomas while 31.38% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 20.94% with other types of qualifications.

Age Demographics

0–14 Years

16.93%

15–29 Years

19.8%

30–44 Years

23.56%

45–59 Years

20.83%

60+ Years

18.88%

Commute

25.9%

Transit

4.3%

Walk

48.42%

Drive

3.75%

Bike

Housing Ownership

41.27%

Owner Occupied

58.73%

Rental Units

Household Types

Single Family
24.63%
Multi Family
3.79%
Single Person
42.16%
Multi Person
57.84%

Average Income

Household:$7,304,388.63 /yr

Individual:$5,577,135.04 /yr

Education

Bachelors Degree28.21%
High School College14.68%
Diploma4.79%
Post Graduate31.38%
Others20.94%
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Education

Diploma4.79%
Post Graduate31.38%
Others20.94%
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