Home of the future in DEWEY school district! No electric bill! SOLAR PANELS on house and garage POWER ALL THE HOME'S ELECTRICAL NEEDS, including heat and CENTRAL AIR. House was GUT REHABBED IN 2015 but MANY UPDATES SINCE, including the solar power and FOAM INSULATION throughout walls and attic. Only use of gas is for hot water. Very charming house has OPEN FLOOR PLAN first floor--living room, dining room, kitchen, 1/2 bath--that opens thru custom glass panel doors to large FRONT AND BACK PORCHES. LARGE LOT and separation from houses on either side means GREAT LIGHT. Kitchen has mostly NEW APPLIANCES, including GE Cafe double oven with INDUCTION COOKTOP, white cabinets, subway tile backsplash & QUARTZ COUNTERS. Both bedrooms on 2nd floor have EN SUITE BATHS. Primary bath has SEPARATE TUB & SHOWER. Two large WALK-IN-CLOSETS in primary. FINISHED BASEMENT with rec room, bedroom, full bath, & laundry. Beautiful yard with raised beds & EXTENSIVE NATIVE PLANTINGS. 2 car garage with 220V CHARGING STATION. Sewer and water line both replaced in 2016. See "Property Overview" under additional docs for more updates. FANTASTIC LOCATION just a block from Penny Park, 4 blocks from Dewey School, and a short walk to downtown and the Metra / El.
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$740,000
1706 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201
3beds
2,124sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$793,000 Zestimate®
$348/sqft
$6,199 Estimated rent
Home value
$793,000
$706,000 - $888,000
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Finished basementEn suite bathsOpen floor planQuartz countersLarge lotNew appliancesSeparate tub and shower
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Listing courtesy of:
Christopher Gaggero 773-715-1479,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Tanya Wirht 415-517-9974,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Michelle Schroeder
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12289333
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Heating
- Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,124
- Total interior livable area: 2,124 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Other, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
Lot
- Size: 6,000 sqft
- Dimensions: 48X125
Details
- Parcel number: 10134200070000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
- Major remodel year: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
- Water conservation: Water-Smart Landscaping
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2025 | Sold | $740,000+2.1%$348/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12289333 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Pending sale | $725,000$341/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12289333 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2025 | Contingent | $725,000$341/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12289333 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $725,000+63.5%$341/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12289333 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2015 | Sold | $443,500-6.6%$209/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09095711 Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2015 | Pending sale | $474,900$224/sqft |
Source: Master Realty, Inc. #09095711 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2015 | Price change | $474,900-4.2%$224/sqft |
Source: Master Realty, Inc. #09058288 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2015 | Price change | $495,900-0.8%$233/sqft |
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| 8/29/2015 | Price change | $499,900-3.8%$235/sqft |
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| 8/18/2015 | Price change | $519,900-5.5%$245/sqft |
Source: Master Realty, Inc. #09024547 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2015 | Price change | $549,900-6%$259/sqft |
Source: Master Realty, Inc. #09024547 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $584,900$275/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $46,000 |
| 2023 | $11,136 +4.2% | $46,000 |
| 2022 | $10,685 +41.8% | $46,000 +62% |
| 2021 | $7,537 +1.4% | $28,400 |
| 2020 | $7,436 +0.9% | $28,400 -9.7% |
| 2019 | $7,369 +3.6% | $31,451 +21.1% |
| 2018 | $7,115 +2.7% | $25,970 |
| 2017 | $6,929 +5.4% | $25,970 |
| 2016 | $6,572 +25.4% | $25,970 +32.9% |
| 2015 | $5,241 +1% | $19,547 |
| 2014 | $5,191 +18.3% | $19,547 |
| 2013 | $4,390 -30.2% | $19,547 -32.9% |
| 2012 | $6,289 +4.4% | $29,112 |
| 2011 | $6,024 +22.8% | $29,112 |
| 2010 | $4,907 +18.8% | $29,112 -21.2% |
| 2009 | $4,130 -1.7% | $36,962 -4% |
| 2008 | $4,200 +9.7% | $38,504 |
| 2007 | $3,829 -12.7% | $38,504 +40.3% |
| 2006 | $4,384 +5.6% | $27,436 |
| 2005 | $4,150 +4.9% | $27,436 |
| 2004 | $3,957 +6.9% | $27,436 +31.1% |
| 2003 | $3,701 -9.6% | $20,933 |
| 2002 | $4,095 +22.2% | $20,933 |
| 2001 | $3,351 +1.7% | $20,933 +31.6% |
| 2000 | $3,295 +2.6% | $15,902 |
| 1999 | $3,210 | $15,902 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60201
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dewey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dewey Elementary School
- Middle: Nichols Middle School
- High: Evanston Twp High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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