Description
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 Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker
Details
Updated on September 3, 2025 at 10:49 am- Property ID: MRD12360913
- Price: $699,000
- Property Size: 1900 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathroom: 1
- Year Built: 1897
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: Active
- Parking Total: 2
- Parcel Number: 11193240080000
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Architectural Style: Victorian;Farmhouse
- Days On Market: 37
- Basement Bath(s): No
- Fire Places Total: 1
- Cumulative Days On Market: 37
- Tax Annual Amount: 1266.83
- Roof: Asphalt
- Cooling: None
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Appliances: Range,Microwave,Refrigerator
- Parking Features: Off Alley,On Site,Owned
- Room Type: Attic,Storage,Mud Room,Sun Room,Foyer,Enclosed Porch,Pantry
- Stories: 3 Stories
- Directions: East of Sherman, south of Main
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Plans
- Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Nichols Middle School
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- Township: Evanston
- ConstructionMaterials: Frame
- Interior Features: High Ceilings,Historic/Period Mlwk,Separate Dining Room
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 714 Seward
- City Evanston
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60202
- Country Cook
Overview
- Single Family
- 4
- 1
- 1900
- 1897
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