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1616 Forest Place

Evanston, IL 60201
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Bed 5

Bed

Bath 8

Bath

SqFt7,759

Sqft

Acres0.44

Acre(Lot)

Enjoy lake breezes and awesome sunrises from this impressive Greek Revival with coach house built in 1903, offering timeless elegance in an exceptional setting. The home is situated on one of Evanston's most prestigious lakefront streets, overlooking beautiful Dawes Park and Arrington Lagoon, just moments from Northwestern University and downtown Evanston. Rich in architectural character, it showcases exquisite original details, including a grand formal foyer surrounded by leaded glass windows, a sweeping bridal staircase, and extraordinary woodwork throughout. The expansive living room is anchored by a stately fireplace with original built-ins and enhanced by classic period details. The formal dining room is equally impressive, featuring paneled walls, a beamed ceiling and a dramatic fire place adorned with handcrafted antique Delft tiles. The adjacent, generously sized eat-in kitchen offers a modern footprint. The rear addition has heated flooring and can serve as a first-floor office or sitting room, providing flexibility, while the inviting family room with a fireplace is perfect for relaxing. Two powder rooms complete the main level. The second floor features a spacious primary suite with a spa-inspired bath, excellent storage, and private den/office. Two additional bedrooms have en-suite, updated baths. The third floor has walkouts from French doors to enjoy the lake, and offers two more bedrooms, two baths, and a large game room with a bar-perfect for entertaining or extended family living. The lower level has radiant heat in the flooring in the bathroom and storage and includes a full kitchen, media room, office, game area, full bath, fireplace, and abundant storage. A convenient, beautifully tiled and heated private walkway provides interior access to the three-car garage. The coach house is 1120 sq. ft. and has a large living room with a vaulted ceiling, 2 beds/2 baths + office - a perfect spot for guests, multi-generational living or a coveted rental! A once in a generation opportunity to own one of Evanston's Premier Lakefront residences.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,875,000

AD Id : 86499785

MLS Id : MRD12575018

Beds : 5

Lot Size : 0.44 Acre

Living Area Size : 7,759

Year Built : 1904

Garage : 3

County : Cook

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 5 Room Types: Bedroom 5, Sun Room, Study, Game Room, Recreation Room, Kitchen, Media Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 8 Full Baths: 6 Half Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 14

    Interior Features

    Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Special Millwork Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Range Hood, Other, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Oven Laundry Features: In Unit

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood Construction Materials: Frame
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned Cooling: Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned WaterSource: Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1904

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 100 x 200 x 168 x 76 Lot Description: Irregular Lot Lot Acres: 0.44 Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: Colonial Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 3 Stories,Coach House

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$2875000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $46670 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 11184050200000 Tax Exemption: Homeowner,Senior

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 3 Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 3

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School Junior High School: Nichols Middle School Senior High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public
  • Location Information

    City: Evanston Direction: East on Church to Lake, left to house. Between Davis and Church
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MLS: MRED #12575018 LISTED BY: Mary Summerville, Coldwell Banker Realty 847-866-8200 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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