1117 Forest Avenue
Evanston, IL 60202
6
Bed
6
Bath
5,925Sqft
0.29Acre(Lot)
Originally built by a lumber baron in 1909, 1117 Forest Avenue is a beautiful, spacious, light-filled home that has been fully updated while preserving the stunning original details. Beautifully situated on tree-lined Forest Avenue just steps from Lake Michigan and Dempster Street Beach, this meticulously restored home includes sun-filled living spaces with generous room sizes, hardwood floors, stained glass windows, extensive custom millwork, and elegant architectural details. The stunning entry hall features original tile floors that match the tile in the expansive covered front porch. The millwork and beautiful staircase are in pristine condition along with the original stained glass panels in the foyer and stairwell. The main floor rooms are breathtaking. The living room focal poin
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Features
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Bedroom Information
Total Bedroom: 6 Room Types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Exercise Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Library, Recreation Room, Study, PantryBathroom Information
Total Baths: 6 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 3Room Information
Rooms Total: 14Interior Features
Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Coffered Ceiling(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Paneling, Pantry Roof: Tile Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven Laundry Features: Upper Level, Multiple Locations, SinkRoofing Information
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Flooring Information
Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Brick -
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiant, Radiator(s), Radiant Floor Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned WaterSource: Lake Michigan
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Building Information
Year Built: 1909 -
Exterior Features
Balcony Construction Materials: Brick Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
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Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 85x150 Lot Acres: 0.29 Lot Size: .25-.49 AcreProperty Information
Property Type: Residential Style: Prairie Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 3 Stories
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Listing Price Information
Original List Price:$2499000
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Tax Information
Annual Tax: $48099 Tax Year: 2023 Parcel Number: 11192100060000
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Parking Information
Total Parking: 4 Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Driveway, Owned, GarageGarage Information
Garage Space: 2Homeowners Association Information
Included Fees: None
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School Information
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School Junior High School: Nichols Middle School Senior High School: Evanston Twp High School -
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan -
Location Information
City: Evanston Direction: South of Dempster/East of Ridge
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 414 Barton Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202 | $390,000 | 3 | 2 | -- | |
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| 835 Ridge Avenue #401, Evanston, IL, 60202 | $249,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,300 | 1,300 SqFt |
| 142 Callan Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202 | $540,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,953 | 1,953 SqFt |
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| 1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60202 | $2,490,000 | 11 | 8 | 8,600 | 8,600 SqFt |
| 207 Hamilton Street #3, Evanston, IL, 60202 | $265,000 | 1 | 1 | 883 | 883 SqFt |
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