$699,000

714 Seward St Evanston, IL 60202

Estimated payment $4,959/month

Total Views 183,870
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,900 Sq Ft
$368 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 3-minute walk to South Boulevard Station
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Reba Park

About This Home

First time on the market in over 100 years! Welcome to this well cared for farmhouse built in 1897 Nestled in sought-after Main St./Chicago Ave neighborhood, this home offers a rare blend of historic charm and future potential. Step inside to discover a gracious main level featuring a double parlor with original woodwork, a decorative fireplace, and pocket doors. The dining room opens to an enclosed back porch through French doors-perfect for relaxing with a morning coffee. The efficient kitchen with pantry and a convenient 1/4 bath complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find four good-sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. The unfinished third level features a vaulted ceiling. Set on a large lot with space for outdoor entertaining, future expansion, or a new garage. This is a rare opportunity to restore and personalize this home in one of Evanston's most popular neighborhoods. Close to both the Metra and CTA, the Lake and some of Evanston's most popular restaurants and shops. Roof 2013, Electric panel and wiring 2013, exterior painted 2022

Listing Agent

Mary Summerville

Coldwell Banker License #475091422 Listed on: 07/28/2025

Coldwell Banker

Co-Listing Agent

Arn Ahlstrom

Coldwell Banker License #475174076

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,202

Year Built

  • Built in 1897

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Lot Dimensions are 49 x 149

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,202

Year Built

Built in 1897

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse, Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 1900
  • Room Type: Attic, Storage, Mud Room, Sun Room, Foyer, Enclosed Porch, Pantry
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1920
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • List Price: 699000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Alley, On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 49 X 149
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15202
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

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Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $15,202 $61,979 $20,488 $41,491
2023 $14,583 $61,979 $20,488 $41,491
2022 $14,583 $61,979 $20,488 $41,491
2021 $14,953 $55,598 $11,920 $43,678
2020 $14,749 $55,598 $11,920 $43,678
2019 $14,502 $61,097 $11,920 $49,177
2018 $12,842 $46,258 $10,057 $36,201
2017 $12,504 $46,258 $10,057 $36,201
2016 $11,857 $46,258 $10,057 $36,201
2015 $11,200 $41,183 $8,381 $32,802
2014 $11,092 $41,183 $8,381 $32,802
2013 $10,836 $41,183 $8,381 $32,802
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 For Sale $699,000 -- $368 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

About the Listing Agent

Mary Summerville

Coldwell Banker

(224) 344-3924

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MLS Number: 12360913

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-19-324-008-0000