1217 Forest Avenue
1217 Forest Avenue
$1,700,000
6
4
1
6,308
6,308
$269
Closed 12/17/20
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,...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 Details for 1217 Forest Avenue
Area
Evanston
TownshipEvanston
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces3.0
Num Of Cars5.0
Parking Included in PriceYes
Num of Interior Fireplaces5
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 05/05/2021 09:40 AM
Property Details for 1217 Forest Avenue
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | 10789101 |
Days on Market | 149 |
Taxes | $34,138 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Detached Single / 3 Stories |
Year Built | 1907 |
Lot Size | - |
County | Cook County |
Location
Building Information for 1217 Forest Avenue
Stories-Year Built1907Building Size-Lot Size-
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$12,122 per month
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Property Information for 1217 Forest Avenue
Property History for 1217 Forest Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1217 Forest Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$23,437Additions$134,562Total$157,999
Tax Record2022$36,701 ($3,058 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,808 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,808 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,375 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1909CountyCOOKAPN11-19-204-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1217 Forest Avenue
This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | K to 5 | |||
Public - | K to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Washington Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Dewey Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Nichols Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Evanston Twp High School Public9 to 12 |
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