1217 Forest Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60202


$1,700,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 6,308
Cost/Sqft: $277
Beds: 6
Baths: 5
Year Built: 1907
Property Taxes: $34,138
Days On Market: 2267
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

Look no further! Just two blocks from Lake Michigan and the beautiful Evanston lakefront, 1217 Forest Avenue beckons. This majestic Mayo Tudor Revival beauty, located in the Lake Shore Historic District, has had many major improvements within the past year, including an entire new tile roof, copper gutters and downspouts (in process), completed new "Bluestone" like patio, Space Pac, and more. Throughout the home you will find fabulous spaces for everyone to live, work from home, study from home, and play. Perfect for family living, yet elegant for large scale entertaining. Large, open, flexible spaces, generously proportioned rooms and an excellent floor plan make this home hard to beat. This architectural gem is loaded with significant details including original beamed ceilings, leaded glass windows, pocket doors, built-ins, hardwood floors, several imposing fireplaces, and beautiful woodwork. Meticulously maintained with numerous major improvements over the years. List can be found under 'Additional Information' tab. The home offers six bedrooms, four full and one half-bath. On the third floor there are two separate bedroom suites, perfect for in-laws, teens, guest space, or live-in help. The warm kitchen/family room area is delightful, opening out to the beautiful brand-new stone patio overlooking the professionally landscaped lush backyard, complete with a soothing recirculating fountain. The original large two car garage is in the rear of the yard, with a charming, rentable coach house above. Driveway access to garage is in process of being reinstated pending city permit. This gorgeous home is in an unbeatable location, blocks to the lake, close to downtown Evanston, NU, public transportation, and easy access to the city. A true gem!

Property Specifics

Single Family
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1907
Full
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No
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Cook
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0 / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan
Public Sewer
10789101
11192040030000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Dewey Elementary School
65 —
Middle School
Nichols Middle School
65 Not in DB
High School
Evanston Twp High School
202 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
17 Dec, 2020 Sold $1,700,000 MRED MLS
13 Nov, 2020 Under contract $1,750,000 MRED MLS
21 Jul, 2020 Listed for sale $1,750,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Sixth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 5
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Breakfast Room,Sitting Room,Media Room,Office,Foyer,Play Room
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Other Specifics

2
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Patio
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62.5 X 184 X 100 X 34 X 35
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Full
Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop
Not in DB
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
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Wood Burning

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2020 $34,138

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