Don't miss this super-charming UPDATED farmhouse in the sought-after DEWEY school district! OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM / KITCHEN with large breakfast bar, white cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, & undermount sink. French doors to dining room / office / den. 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM & FULL BATH with slate floors / walls. PRIMARY SUITE on 2nd floor has lots of closet space as well as a stylish bathroom with skylight, double sinks and barn door. Fully DUG-OUT BASEMENT WITH 9' CEILINGS has another bedroom & full bath, a great FAMILY ROOM, and laundry room. Lots of great small touches, like a fold-out bench in the foyer and an ingenious "cloffice" (closet-office!) on 2nd floor with a built-in desk. Electrical, plumbing & HVAC including CENTRAL AIR all updated in 2012. Sump pump with new battery back-up. Lovely front porch and fenced back yard with expansive DECK. Galvalume standing seam METAL ROOF, gutters and downspouts, and HARDIE BOARD siding all new in 2020. Newer 2 car garage. Fantastic location with great community feel. Penny Park and Cherry preschool just down the block. 3 blocks to Dewey and a 10 minute walk to the Metra, El and all downtown Evanston has to offer.
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$685,000
1708 Lake St, Evanston, IL 60201
3beds
2,111sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1903
4,125 Square Feet Lot
$728,100 Zestimate®
$324/sqft
$5,511 Estimated rent
Home value
$728,100
$648,000 - $815,000
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Stylish bathroom with skylightPrimary suiteLarge breakfast barUpdated farmhouseBuilt-in deskGreat family roomLaundry room
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Listing updated:
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:
Marie Hirschle
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12329862
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 162 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,111
- Total interior livable area: 2,111 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 4,125 sqft
- Dimensions: 33X125
Details
- Parcel number: 10134200060000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Internet-Fiber
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1903
- Major remodel year: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2025 | Sold | $685,000+5.4%$324/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Pending sale | $650,000$308/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Contingent | $650,000$308/sqft |
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| 4/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+53%$308/sqft |
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| 8/6/2016 | Sold | $424,900$201/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09262804 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2016 | Listed for sale | $424,900$201/sqft |
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| 6/21/2016 | Pending sale | $424,900$201/sqft |
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| 6/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $424,900+18%$201/sqft |
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| 7/9/2013 | Sold | $360,000-2.4%$171/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2013 | Listed for sale | $369,000+64%$175/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty #08321105 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2010 | Sold | $225,000-0.2%$107/sqft |
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| 11/19/2003 | Sold | $225,500$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $34,317 |
| 2023 | $7,505 +4.6% | $34,317 |
| 2022 | $7,177 +44.8% | $34,317 +55.9% |
| 2021 | $4,957 +0.1% | $22,008 |
| 2020 | $4,950 +0.9% | $22,008 -9.7% |
| 2019 | $4,907 +26.5% | $24,373 +38.5% |
| 2018 | $3,879 +2.2% | $17,594 |
| 2017 | $3,794 -0.7% | $17,594 |
| 2016 | $3,821 +6.7% | $17,594 +10.1% |
| 2015 | $3,581 -15.6% | $15,978 |
| 2014 | $4,243 +2.4% | $15,978 |
| 2013 | $4,146 -19.9% | $15,978 -27.1% |
| 2012 | $5,177 +4.8% | $21,908 |
| 2011 | $4,941 +0.5% | $21,908 |
| 2010 | $4,917 -11.3% | $21,908 -18.3% |
| 2009 | $5,542 +49.5% | $26,802 -4% |
| 2008 | $3,707 +22.1% | $27,920 |
| 2007 | $3,035 -9.1% | $27,920 +38.2% |
| 2006 | $3,341 +9.8% | $20,203 |
| 2005 | $3,042 +3.5% | $20,203 |
| 2004 | $2,940 -6.7% | $20,203 +25.2% |
| 2003 | $3,153 +2.8% | $16,134 |
| 2002 | $3,067 +25.6% | $16,134 |
| 2001 | $2,442 +1.6% | $16,134 +32.9% |
| 2000 | $2,403 | $12,139 |
| 1999 | $2,403 | $12,139 |
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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