$899,000
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
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740 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 — Cook County
IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438
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