1225 Forest Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60202


$1,550,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 6,250
Cost/Sqft: $256
Beds: 6
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1899
Property Taxes: $32,027
Days On Market: 1619
Lot Size: 0,17
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Description

Magnificent Ernest Mayo Landmark home in the heart of Evanston, just steps to the Lake and all the shops and restaurants Evanston has to offer. Ideally located and beautifully restored, 1225 Forest offers the best of new construction and the quality, character and charm of turn-of-the-century architecture. Beautifully situated on a corner lot, this home is full of light. Enter through the magnificent original front door to a spacious foyer with beamed ceilings, hand-finished oak paneling, leaded glass windows, and the grand center staircase. The gracious floor plan offers wonderful spaces to relax and entertain, including a first floor office or den, grand living room with wood burning fireplace and built-in bookcases, formal dining room with fireplace, family room with gorgeous windows surrounding the space, and the stunning eat-in cook's kitchen which has been expanded and completely renovated with every custom amenity. The second floor bedrooms and baths are similarly beautiful with wonderful updates throughout, including a spectacular primary suite with huge walk in closet, dressing room, and bath with cast iron tub, dual custom vanity, separate shower, and heated marble mosaic flooring. A new second floor laundry was added and the hall bath has been fully updated to serve the three spacious bedrooms. Spectacular great room on the third floor with two additional bedrooms and beautifully updated hall bath. All mechanicals up-to-date with 3 heating and cooling zones, 2 new hot water heaters with pump, and too many updates to list (see full list and floor plans under Additional Information.) This home is the ideal combination of Old World craftsmanship and modern convenience, in a perfect walk-to-everything location. Must see to appreciate the quality and beauty throughout this very special home.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1899
Full
No
0.17
Cook
0 / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan,Public
Public Sewer
11070354
11192040010000

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:
4 Feb, 2015 Sold $1,050,000 MRED MLS
11 Dec, 2014 Under contract $1,250,000 MRED MLS
25 Oct, 2014 Listed for sale $1,250,000 MRED MLS
15 Jul, 2021 Sold $1,550,000 MRED MLS
12 May, 2021 Under contract $1,599,000 MRED MLS
29 Apr, 2021 Listed for sale $1,599,000 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: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Library,Great Room,Foyer,Mud Room,Gallery,Walk In Closet
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished

Other Specifics

2
Patio
Fenced Yard
50 X 149
Full
Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2015 $29,603
2021 $32,027

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