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$899,000

740 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
3 Beds2 Baths0 sqft1 days
740 Forest Avenue·Evanston, IL 60202
3Bedrooms
2Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1886Year Built
About This Home

Welcome to one of Southeast Evanston's most coveted streets. 740 Forest has all of the charm and stunning millwork of its original 1887 build and is set on a 50x179 massive lot ready for the next owners expansion or renovation ideas. Perfectly move in ready as it is with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath upstairs including an extra large primary with 2 walk in closets and plenty of space to add an en-suite bath. On the first floor find your gracious entertaining living room with wood burning fireplace, soaring ceilings and beautiful original windows. Great flow to your dining room and first floor office, powder room and quaint kitchen. Your full basement includes a work shop area, laundry, copious amounts of storage and walk out cellar. Possibilities abound with your massive backyard and future great room and kitchen expansion options. A great advantage is your attached garage and front driveway great for extra parking and allowing future possibilities of a pull thru garage to both the alley and Forest Ave. Great walkability to Lake Michigan, Snyder Park, the purple line AND Metra, Chicago Ave restaurants and shopping and so much more! Welcome home! Off market showings start Thursday Oct 12

MLS# 11903101Listed October 15, 2023Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms3
Total Bathrooms2
Full Baths1
Half Baths1
Total Rooms6

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Garage Spaces1
Year Built1886
Lot Size9000

Location

CountyCook
TownshipEvanston
Zip Code60202

Financial

List Price$899,000
Annual Taxes (2021)$17,513
Monthly Tax Est.$1,459
Parcel #11194090180000
Interior Features

Heating

Radiator(s)

Cooling

Central Air

Basement

UnfinishedFullWalk-Out Access
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Cedar
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Parking

On SiteGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Schools
Elementary
Lincoln Elementary School
District: 65
Middle School
Nichols Middle School
District: 65
High School
Evanston Twp High School
District: 202
Tax & Financial
Annual Taxes
$17,513
Tax Year 2021
Monthly Tax Est.
$1,459
per month
Property Location

740 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202Cook County

$899,000
740 Forest Avenue
3 bd2 ba0 sqft
VL
Vittoria Logli
Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
1 days on market
1-car garage
9000
$17,513/yr taxes
$6,184
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$4,725/mo
Property Tax
$1,459/mo
$899,000
20% — $179,800
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$719,200
Down Payment
$179,800

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Agent: Pam MacPherson
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