747 Forest Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202

Status: Sold
Single Family
3 beds
2 baths
0 sq.ft
Listing Price: $995,000

About this home

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.

Property details

Interior Features
Additional Rooms Foyer, Mud Room, Terrace, Exercise Room
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Square Feet Source Not Reported
Basement Description Partially Finished
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 3
Bedrooms Possible 3
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Living Room
Fireplace Count 1
Fireplace Details Gas Log
Baths FULL Count 2
Baths Count 3
Baths Half Count 1
Interior Property Features Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry
Total Rooms 7
Rooms
room 1
Type Foyer
Level Main
Dimensions 15X6
Flooring Hardwood
room 2
Type Mud Room
Level Main
Dimensions 7X6
Flooring Slate
room 3
Type Terrace
Level Second
Dimensions 13X13
room 4
Type Exercise Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 15X13
Flooring Carpet
room 5
Level N/A
room 6
Level N/A
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 13X11
Flooring Hardwood
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 13X11
Flooring Hardwood
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level N/A
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 13X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level N/A
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 17X17
Flooring Hardwood
Type Eating Area-Table Space
room 17
Type Laundry
Level N/A
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 22X13
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 22X13
Flooring Hardwood
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 100+ Years
Approx Year Built 1922
Parking Total 3
Driveway Concrete
Exposure East,West
Exterior Building Type Aluminum Siding
Exterior Property Features Patio
Foundation Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Attached
Parking Spaces Count 1
Parking Features Driveway
Garage On-Site Yes
Parking Ownership Owned
Parking Garage,Space/s
Roof Type Asphalt
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 06/14/2024 2:18 pm
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Park, Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major Evanston
Corporate Limits Evanston
Directions SE Corner of Forest & Kedzie, South of Main St, 2 Blocks West of Sheridan
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Equipment Sump Pump
Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 65
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Forced Air
High Sch Evanston Twp High School
High Sch Dist 202
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Jr High/Middle School Nichols Middle School
Jr High/Middle Dist 65
Township Evanston
Property / Lot Details
Lot Dimensions 97X60X97X70
Lot Description Corner Lot
Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Ownership Fee Simple
Style of House Colonial
Type Detached 2 Stories
Property Type Detached Single

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 11194100010000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $13,123
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2022
$995,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12062561
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 58 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 2 Stories
Parking Garage,Space/s
List Date 06/19/2024
Year Built 1922
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