1020 Forest Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60202
$1,495,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 3,338 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $448 |
| Beds: | 6 |
| Baths: | 4 |
| Year Built: | 1896 |
| Property Taxes: | $14,503 |
| Days On Market: | 2010 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
UNDER CONTRACT in PLN.... Breathtaking home on an extremely generous property. Graceful stairs expansive front porch. Entering the main floor you are greeted with an impressive foyer and staircase embracing a story high stained glass window on the landing. First there is the office/library with French doors leading into the foyer and the living room. Beautiful formal dining room. Kitchen, family room streaming with light. 5 beds on the 2nd floor with 2 updated baths. Primary bedroom, dressing room( 2nd bedroom) & bath occupy one end of 2nd floor and could be enclosed as a suite. Spectacular 3rd floor with guest/6th bedroom. Dramatic soaring ceilinged play/family room. 2.5 car garage that could have alley access. Absolutely stunning home, blocks to the lake, Lincoln School, trains with easy walk to restaurants, coffee shops, Trader Joe's and Jewel. Many upgrades and improvements in the last 8 years including gorgeous front porch rebuilt in the last 3 years and a massive 75x180 lot, Real estate taxes for 2019 were $26,370 w/exemption. This home is in the Lakeshore Historic District. This is a one of a kind treasure built by Holabird and Roche in 1896........ Owners cannot leave til some point in summer closer to July August...
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Victorian | |
| 1896 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| — |
| Cook | |
| — | |
| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 10855135 | |
| 11192160130000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School |
65 | — | |
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Middle School
Nichols Middle School |
65 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Evanston Twp High School |
202 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec, 2011 | Sold | $767,500 | MRED MLS |
| 3 Nov, 2011 | Under contract | $800,000 | MRED MLS |
| 12 Sep, 2011 | Listed for sale | $800,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Jul, 2017 | Under contract | $0 | MRED MLS |
| 30 Jun, 2017 | Listed for sale | $0 | MRED MLS |
| 5 Aug, 2018 | Listed for sale | $0 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Aug, 2021 | Sold | $1,495,000 | MRED MLS |
| 25 Jun, 2021 | Under contract | $1,495,000 | MRED MLS |
| 11 Sep, 2020 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Floor Type: Hardwood
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Floor Type: Hardwood
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Floor Type: Hardwood
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Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Foyer,Great Room,Office,Walk In Closet
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
| Brick/Mortar | |
| Concrete | |
| Porch, Stamped Concrete Patio, Storms/Screens | |
| Fenced Yard,Garden,Wood Fence | |
| 75X180 | |
| — | |
| None | |
| Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features | |
| Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood | |
| Not in DB | |
| Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
| — | |
| — | |
| Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Includes Accessories |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2011 | $21,567 |
| 2021 | $14,503 |
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