1225 Forest Avenue
1225 Forest Avenue
$1,550,000
6
3
1
6,250
6,250
$248
Closed 7/15/21
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...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.
- Listed by Sally Mabadi • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Property Details for 1225 Forest Avenue
Area
Evanston
TownshipEvanston
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.0
Num Of Cars2.0
Parking Included in PriceYes
Num of Interior Fireplaces4
Heat/FuelHot Water/Steam, Zoned
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 07/16/2021 05:22 AM
Property Details for 1225 Forest Avenue
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | 11070354 |
Days on Market | 77 |
Taxes | $32,027 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Detached Single / 3 Stories |
Year Built | 1899 |
Lot Size | 0.17 AC / 7,501 SF |
County | Cook County |
Location
Building Information for 1225 Forest Avenue
Stories-Year Built1899Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,501 SF
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$11,128 per month
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Property Information for 1225 Forest Avenue
Property History for 1225 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 1225 Forest Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$18,750Additions$125,250Total$144,000
Tax Record2022$33,449 ($2,787 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,451 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,451 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1899CountyCOOKAPN11-19-204-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1225 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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