Just two blocks from Lake Michigan, this home is an oasis and has been lovingly decorated and updated! Enjoy entertaining with family and friends on the patio surrounded by perennial gardens and cooking in the charming French country kitchen! The gorgeous landscaping provides the perfect setting for this three bedroom, two and a half bath colonial in sought after SE Evanston - blocks to Lee street beach, parks, Main Street shopping district and train lines providing a short commute to Chicago's Loop and Michigan Ave. The formal center entry welcomes you and leads through French doors to the spacious living room with loads of sunlight, white moldings, plantation shutters and built-in bookshelves flanking the gas log fireplace. There is a formal dining room with chair rail, custom drapes and a crystal chandelier. Cooking is a pleasure in this kitchen with abundant counter space, six burner Wolf Range, LG high end refrigerator/freezer and Miele dishwasher and farmhouse sink. . There is ample storage space,a hanging pot rack light fixture and room for a large table and chairs.The sliding doors lead to an enchanting, private garden patio perfect for al fresco dining! Convenient side entry, mudroom with slate floor and powder room complete the first floor. The second floor boasts three corner bedrooms and two full baths including the primary suite with glass shower and classic white subway tile. The white tile hall bath has a jacuzzi tub, pedestal sink and stackable laundry. The roof terrace is a perfect place for your morning coffee and feeling the lake breezes and sunshine! One car garage with driveway that has room for two cars. Basement has an exercise room, large storage/ utility room with full size washer/dryer and mechanical room. 2 zone HVAC. There is also a walk up, floored attic for additional storage. See list of improvements and floor plans under additional information.
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$1,110,000
747 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
3beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
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$1,249,600 Zestimate®
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$4,029 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,249,600
$1.19M - $1.31M
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Listing courtesy of:
Emily McClintock, GRI 847-491-1855,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Lauren Weiss
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12062561
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Exercise room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 289 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X17
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Other
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Dimensions: 97X60X97X70
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11194100010000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Lake, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2024 | Sold | $1,110,000+11.6% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12062561 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2024 | Contingent | $995,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12062561 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $995,000+60.5% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12062561 Report a problem | ||
| 11/10/2011 | Sold | $620,000-8.1% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07836933 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2011 | Pending sale | $675,000 |
Source: Koenig & Strey Real Living #07836933 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2011 | Price change | $675,000-3.4% |
Source: Koenig & Strey Real Living #07836933 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2011 | Listed for sale | $699,000-0.9% |
Source: Koenig & Strey Real Living #07836933 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2006 | Sold | $705,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $57,319 |
| 2023 | $13,074 -0.4% | $57,319 -4.3% |
| 2022 | $13,123 +19.9% | $59,913 +34.4% |
| 2021 | $10,949 +0.8% | $44,589 |
| 2020 | $10,863 -3.4% | $44,589 -13.3% |
| 2019 | $11,246 -7.4% | $51,427 +7.7% |
| 2018 | $12,140 -8.7% | $47,746 -10.3% |
| 2017 | $13,302 -10.7% | $53,230 -13.3% |
| 2016 | $14,897 +29.1% | $61,361 +34.4% |
| 2015 | $11,535 -7.3% | $45,642 -7.7% |
| 2014 | $12,446 -3% | $49,431 |
| 2013 | $12,826 -3.9% | $49,431 -12.5% |
| 2012 | $13,346 +8.7% | $56,483 |
| 2011 | $12,283 +2% | $56,483 |
| 2010 | $12,045 -5.8% | $56,483 -16.6% |
| 2009 | $12,782 +7% | $67,747 -4% |
| 2008 | $11,945 +8.9% | $70,570 |
| 2007 | $10,969 +28.6% | $70,570 +46.9% |
| 2006 | $8,533 +1.5% | $48,049 |
| 2005 | $8,403 +3.7% | $48,049 |
| 2004 | $8,104 +16.9% | $48,049 +44.3% |
| 2003 | $6,934 +2.8% | $33,290 |
| 2002 | $6,743 +3.7% | $33,290 -11.6% |
| 2001 | $6,501 +1.8% | $37,661 +30.1% |
| 2000 | $6,387 +2.4% | $28,948 |
| 1999 | $6,237 | $28,948 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60202
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln 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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