535 Forest Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202

Status: Sold
Single Family
4 beds
2 baths
2,087 sq.ft
Listing Price: $950,000

About this home

Great home in desirable south/east Evanston with plenty of space, tons of natural light and flexible layout with seamless flow! Cool contemporary home with 1st floor featuring large windows, an excellent floor plan with a combined living and dining room, and a cozy fireplace. The spacious family room boasts abundant natural light and large floor-to-ceiling sliding doors leading to the oversized backyard. The updated kitchen includes a breakfast area with room enough for a large table, plus new cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Upstairs, you'll discover the primary suite with balcony access overlooking the backyard - A perfect spot to enjoy the morning sun! The primary bathroom features a double sink, a walk-in shower, and a generous linen closet. There are 3 additional bedrooms and 2 of them with access to the west-facing balcony. Completing the layout, there's a small office or kids' study room at the end of the hall, along with a full bathroom. The basement provides a fantastic recreation room (a second family room with built-ins) and a spacious office. Ample storage is available throughout the home. The backyard is big, open and inviting, featuring a basketball court and a two-car garage. Recent updates include fresh paint thru out, new hardwood floors, a renovated kitchen, refreshed bathrooms, all new light fixtures and newer roof on home and garage. Over 3000 sq ft with basement included. Conveniently located within walking distance to Lincoln Elementary, Nichols Middle School, Baker Park, Main Street shops, cafes (Brother's K), restaurants (Lucky Platter, La Principal), Sketchbook Brewery, the lake/beach, Metra, and EL. This sunny and cheerful home in an A+ location is move-in ready - Love where you live!

Property details

Interior Features
Additional Rooms Breakfast Room, Office, Sitting Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft 3131
Square Feet 2,087
Square Feet Source Assessor
Basement Description Partially Finished
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Basement Sq Ft 1044
Dining Combined w/ LivRm
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
BelowGradeFinishedArea 1044
Fireplace Location Living Room
Fireplace Count 1
Fireplace Details Wood Burning
Baths FULL Count 2
Baths Count 3
Baths Half Count 1
LaundryFeatures In Unit
Total Rooms 12
Rooms
room 1
Type Breakfast Room
Level Main
Dimensions 10X7
Flooring Hardwood
room 2
Type Office
Level Basement
Dimensions 12X9
Flooring Wood Laminate
room 3
Type Sitting Room
Level Second
Dimensions 6X5
Flooring Hardwood
room 4
Type Recreation Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 22X17
Flooring Wood Laminate
room 5
Type Foyer
Level Main
Dimensions 9X7
Flooring Hardwood
room 6
Type Mud Room
Level Main
Dimensions 6X3
Flooring Hardwood
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 12X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 13X10
Flooring Hardwood
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Second
Dimensions 10X8
Flooring Hardwood
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 14X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level Main
Dimensions 16X15
Flooring Hardwood
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 9X6
Flooring Hardwood
Type Eating Area-Table Space, Breakfast Room, Updated Kitchen
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 29X25
Flooring Other
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 14X13
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 18X12
Flooring Hardwood
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 51-60 Years
Parking Total 2
Exterior Building Type Brick
Exterior Property Features Balcony ,Patio
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 04/19/2024 5:21 pm
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major Evanston
Corporate Limits Evanston
Directions East of Chicago South of Main. Close to Lake, Trains, Shops, Schools & Restaurants
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 65
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas
High Sch Evanston Twp High School
High Sch Dist 202
Water Lake Michigan
Jr High/Middle School Nichols Middle School
Jr High/Middle Dist 65
Township Evanston
Property / Lot Details
Lot Dimensions 7350
Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Main Sq Ft 1044
Ownership Fee Simple
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft 3131
Total Sq Ft 2087
Type Detached 2 Stories
Property Type Detached Single
Upper Sq Ft 1043

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Master Association Fee No
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 11194160050000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $15,062
Tax Exemptions Homeowner, Senior
Tax Year 2022
$950,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12033800
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 35 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 2 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 04/19/2024
Year Built
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