


1616 Forest PlaceEvanston, IL 60201
Single Family · 5 Beds · 6 Full Baths · 2 Half Baths · 7,759 Sq. ft. | 0.44 Acres1616 Forest Place Overview
- Time on Site:
- 4 days
- Visits:
- 1
Enjoy lake breezes and awesome sunrises from this impressive Greek Revival with coach house built in 1903, offering timeless elegance in an exceptional setting. The home is situated on one of Evanston's most prestigious lakefront streets, overlooking beautiful Dawes Park and Arrington Lagoon, just moments from Northwestern University and downtown Evanston. Rich in architectural character, it showcases exquisite original details, including a grand formal foyer surrounded by leaded glass windows, a sweeping bridal staircase, and extraordinary woodwork throughout. The expansive living room is anchored by a stately fireplace with original built-ins and enhanced by classic period details. The formal dining room is equally impressive, featuring paneled walls, a beamed ceiling and a dramatic fireplace adorned with handcrafted antique Delft tiles. The adjacent, generously sized eat-in kitchen offers a modern footprint. The rear addition has heated flooring and can serve as a first-floor office or sitting room, providing flexibility, while the inviting family room with a fireplace is perfect for relaxing. Two powder rooms complete the main level. The second floor features a spacious primary suite with a spa-inspired bath, excellent storage, and private den/office. Two additional bedrooms have en-suite, updated baths. The third floor has walkouts from French doors to enjoy the lake, and offers two more bedrooms, two baths, and a large game room with a bar-perfect for entertaining or extended family living. The lower level has radiant heat in the flooring in the bathroom and storage and includes a full kitchen, media room, office, game area, full bath, fireplace, and abundant storage. A convenient, beautifully tiled and heated private walkway provides interior access to the three-car garage. The coach house is 1120 sq. ft. and has a large living room with a vaulted ceiling, 2 beds/2 baths + office - a perfect spot for guests, multi-generational living or a coveted rental! A once in a generation opportunity to own one of Evanston's Premier Lakefront residences.
1616 Forest Place Facts & Features
- Type Single Family
- Sq. ft. 7,759
- Price/Sq.ft. $371
- Lot 0.44 Acres
Details
General
Association/HOA
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Association Fee Includes: None
School Information
- School District: 202
- Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Nichols Middle School
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
Building Information
- New Construction: No
- Year Built: 1904
Location/Region
- County Or Parish: Cook
- MLS Area Major: Evanston
- Township: Evanston
Community/Development
- Community Features: Park, Lake
Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $46,670.00
- Tax Year: 2024
General Information
- New Construction: No
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Parcel Number: 11184050200000
- Property Type: Residential
- Special Listing Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Interior
Building Information
- Approx. Total Finished SqFt.: 0
- Disability Access: No
- Total SqFt.: 0
Parking Information
- Garage Spaces: 3
Beds/Baths
- Bathrooms Full: 6
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Bathrooms Total: 8
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Bedrooms Possible: 5
Building Interior
- Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement,Bedroom,Dining Room
General Information
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood, Other, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Oven
- Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Fireplaces Total: 5
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned
- Interior Features: Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork
- Laundry Features: In Unit
- Living Area: 7759
- Living Area Source: Plans
- Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
- Rooms Total: 14
Exterior
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking Total: 3
Lot Information
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Features: Irregular Lot
- Lot Size Acres: 0.44
- Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 200 x 168 x 76
- Water Source: Public
Waterfront/View
- Waterfront: No
Building Exterior/Construction
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
General Information
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Room Information
Room: Game Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 16X14
Room: Kitchen- 2nd
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 31X16
Room: Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 9X6
Room: Media Room
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 32X16
Room: Storage
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 19X18
Room: Utility Room-Lower Level
- Level: Basement
- Dimensions: 12X11
Room: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 19X16
Room: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 28X19
Room: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15X15
Room: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 28X16
Room: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 33X17
Room: Sun Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23X11
Room: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 18X15
Room: Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16X13
Room: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 28X13
Room: Study
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 20X11
Room: Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 22X14
Room: Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 20X16
Room: Recreation Rm
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: 28X23
1616 Forest Place Neighborhood
Community
60201 (Evanston) Demographics
Schools
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1616 Forest Place Market Data
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1616 Forest Place History
| Date | Value | Agent |
|---|---|---|
| 6/29/2026Source: MRED | Active |
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| 6/26/2026Source: MRED | June 26, 2026 |
















































































































