NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,641,000 - $1,928,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,090 Sq Ft
$441/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 14, 2023

Last sale price $1,675,000 $410 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,322 / mo

326 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Mature Trees
  • Recreation Room
  • Orrington Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of July 2023

Beautifully designed and fully renovated, 720 Central Street is a spacious family home on an oversized lot in an A+ walkable location, just steps to Lighthouse Beach, Orrington School, NU, Northshore University Health System, and public transportation. This home has been painstakingly renovated with the highest quality finishes from top to bottom. A beautiful double entry opens to the gorgeous living room with limestone fireplace mantel and original paneling. The study is also off the main entry and features beautiful original built-in bookcases. The white kitchen with large center island & tremendous cabinet space adjoins the open family room & stunning dining room, all overlooking the beautiful rear garden. The 2nd floor landing opens to a luxurious primary suite with a spacious walk-in closet, gas fireplace, and custom spa bath including steam shower, heated marble floors and custom built-ins. Three large bedrooms & 2 new baths (both with heated floors) complete this level. The 3rd floor offers a serene 5th bedroom, gorgeous bath, meditative sun room, large office & storage room. The lower level is also incredible: gorgeous media/rec room with fireplace and built-in bookcases, custom wine cellar, large storage pantry, 6th bedroom or office, full bath, and a large laundry and kitchenette. Abundant outdoor space includes a raised brick patio, a 2nd large brick patio, plenty of green space, and a crushed gravel fire pit area in the rear of the yard. Just move in and enjoy this very special home in beautiful Northeast Evanston.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sally Mabadi

Compass License #475121949 Listed on: 05/25/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Brant Sichko

Baird & Warner License #475187138

Baird & Warner
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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,477

Year Built

  • Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

  • 12,145 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 66 x 184
  • Fenced Yard
  • Mature Trees

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Additional Parking
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,090 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Blinds
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Recreation Room
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Gallery
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Recreation or Family Area in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom
  • Basement Storage

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Orrington Elementary School
  • Haven Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,477

Year Built

Built in 1924 | Remodeled in 2015

Lot Details

0.28 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2015
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2015

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Drapes/Blinds, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 4090
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Office, Study, Workshop, Foyer, Gallery, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 5565
  • Basement Description: Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 5565
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard, Mature Trees
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Additional Parking, Alley Access
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, 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: Orrington Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Haven Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2788
  • Lot Dimensions: 66 X 184
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20477
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 25, 2022
Closed on
Jul 10, 2023
Sold by
Macdonald William W
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sally Mabadi
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Brant Sichko
Baird & Warner
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-1.18%
Views
1
Current Estimated Value
$1,841,345

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$166,345
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.37%
Original Mortgage
$726,200
Outstanding Balance
$700,975
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,101,286

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2021
Sold by
Macdonald William W and Macdonald Katherine A
Bought by
Macdonald William W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2006
Sold by
Thompson Robert S and Thompson Melissa M
Bought by
Macdonald William W and Macdonald Katherine A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$860,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 1998
Sold by
Dvorak Kenneth G
Bought by
Thompson Robert S and Thompson Melissa M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1997
Sold by
Sadler John B
Bought by
Sadler John Buist
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,675,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Macdonald William W -- None Available
Macdonald William W $1,150,000 Cti
Thompson Robert S $635,000 Ticor Title
Sadler John Buist -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $726,200
Previous Owner Macdonald William W $860,000
Previous Owner Thompson Robert S $325,000
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Sold $1,675,000 0.0% $410 / Sq Ft
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Off Market $1,675,000 -- --
05/25/2022 05/25/22 For Sale $1,695,000 -- $414 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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
2025 $26,547 $161,000 $38,861 $122,139
2024 $26,547 $112,000 $33,396 $78,604
2023 $25,438 $112,000 $33,396 $78,604
2022 $25,438 $112,000 $33,396 $78,604
2021 $20,477 $79,801 $21,859 $57,942
2020 $21,308 $83,766 $21,859 $61,907
2019 $20,874 $91,749 $21,859 $69,890
2018 $19,237 $73,057 $18,216 $54,841
2017 $18,745 $73,057 $18,216 $54,841
2016 $19,380 $78,469 $18,216 $60,253
2015 $17,151 $66,038 $15,483 $50,555
2014 $16,984 $66,038 $15,483 $50,555
2013 $16,576 $66,038 $15,483 $50,555
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11415187

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-07-105-006-0000

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