747 Forest Avenue Evanston, IL 60202
Just two blocks from Lake Michigan, this home is an oasis and has been lovingly decorated and updated! Enjoy entertaining with family and friends on the patio surrounded by perennial gardens and cooking in the charming French country kitchen! The gorgeous landscaping provides the perfect setting for this three bedroom, two and a half bath colonial in sought after SE Evanston - blocks to Lee street beach, parks, Main Street shopping district and train lines providing a short commute to Chicago's Loop and Michigan Ave. The formal center entry welcomes you and leads through French doors to the spacious living room with loads of sunlight, white moldings, plantation shutters and built-in bookshelves flanking the gas log fireplace. There is a formal dining room with chair rail, custom drapes and a crystal chandelier. Cooking is a pleasure in this kitchen with abundant counter space, six burner Wolf Range, LG high end refrigerator/freezer and Miele dishwasher and farmhouse sink. . There is ample storage space, a hanging pot rack light fixture and room for a large table and chairs.The sliding doors lead to an enchanting, private garden patio perfect for al fresco dining! Convenient side entry, mudroom with slate floor and powder room complete the first floor. The second floor boasts three corner bedrooms and two full baths including the primary suite with glass shower and classic white subway tile. The white tile hall bath has a jacuzzi tub, pedestal sink and stackable laundry. The roof terrace is a perfect place for your morning coffee and feeling the lake breezes and sunshine! One car garage with driveway that has room for two cars. Basement has an exercise room, large storage/ utility room with full size washer/dryer and mechanical room. 2 zone HVAC. There is also a walk up, floored attic for additional storage. See list of improvements and floor plans under additional information.
- Property TypeSingle Family Home
- NeighborhoodN/A
- CountyCook
- Taxes$13,122
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees$0
- Days on Site8 Days
- MLS StatusActive Under Contract
- MLS ID Number12062561
- Home Size Source Not Reported
- Year Built1922
- Lot Size Acres
- Full Baths2
- Partial Baths1
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General Features
- Style Colonial
- Parking Driveway
- Parking Spaces 3
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Electric Circuit Breakers
- Basement Full
- Property Sub Type Single Family Residence
- Garage Spaces 1
- Foundation Brick/ MortarConcrete Perimeter
- General Information Commuter BusCommuter Train
- Garage Attached
- Rooms Total 7
- Type Detached 2 Stories
- Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
- Water Lake Michigan
- Lot Features Corner Lot
- Parking Total 3
Interior Features
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Natural GasForced Air
- Appliances RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryer
- Interior Hardwood FloorsSecond Floor Laundry
- Fireplaces 1
- Fireplace Features Gas Log
- Fireplace Yes
- Fireplace Locations Living Room
- Room Types FoyerMud RoomTerraceExercise Room
Exterior Features
- Roof Asphalt
- Waterfront Property No
- Exterior Patio
- Lot Corner Lot
Community Features
- Township Evanston
- Community Features ParkLakeCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved
- MLS Area Evanston
- Association Fee Includes None