Sold744d on marketHistoric · 154 yrs
739 Central St
Evanston, IL, 60201 • 60201 • Cook County
$965,000
$267/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
3,610Sqft
0.21 acLot
1872Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1872 · 154 years of history
Outdoor Living
Deck · Patio
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning Stove · Family Room
2-Car Garage
Off Alley · Garage Door Opener · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
12 views
People checking out this listing
744 days on market
Established listing
$267/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1872 · Historic
Charming Italianate in wonderful NE Evanston location just steps to Lighthouse Beach and Orrington and Baker schools. This home has a lovely entry that leads to the gracious double parlor with gorgeous large windows, fireplace and beautiful arches. The living room opens to the large dining room which in turn opens to the lovely white kitchen with large island and bar seating, powder room, and family room addition with wood stove. Off the kitchen is a deck, patio, and a large landscaped rear garden with 2 car garage. The main level also features a cozy den and separate light-filled office space that has the potential to be converted to main floor bedroom and bath. Upstairs you will find 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, which includes the huge primary bedroom with dressing room. Primary bath is updated and hall bath has just been fully renovated. Downstairs is the finished basement perfect for a recreation room or playroom. A charming home with wonderful living spaces, great outdoor space and just a short walk to the beach. Perfect!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights separate light-filled office space, great outdoor space, and hall bath as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,955/month
Principal & Interest$4,668
Property Tax$965
Insurance$322
Down payment20% ($193,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $772,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1872
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot9,121 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1872
Stories2
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Water / SewerLake Michigan, Public / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot9,121 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60201
Annual tax$21,319
Parcel0535409024
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Historic/Period Mlwk
Separate Dining Room
Appliances
Range
Dishwasher
High End Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Disposal
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Range Hood
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Laundry
Upper Level
Sink
Fireplace
Wood Burning Stove
Family Room
Windows
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Alley
Garage Door Opener
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Patio & Porch
Deck
Patio
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second12×22 ft264 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Bathroom (Full)
Bedroom2
Second9×15 ft135 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom3
Second9×12 ft108 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Bedroom4
Second8×15 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market744
Est. value$1,275,300
Est. rent$6,695/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$267
On marketNov 27, 2023
PostedNov 27, 2023
Last sold$965,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedMar 30, 2024
Tour days6
Views12
How are the schools in Evanston?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Evanston, IL, 60201
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 27, 2024Sold$965,000$267MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 19, 2024Pending Sale$999,000$277MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 4, 2024Contingent$999,000$277MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 1, 2024Price Change$999,000$277MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 27, 2023Listed For Sale$1,100,000$305MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Apr 1, 2013Sold$862,500$239MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 9, 2012Price Change$925,000$256Owner
Sep 1, 2012Listed For Sale$940,000$260Owner
Apr 18, 2011Listing Removed$950,000$263Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Glencoe
Feb 11, 2011Listed For Sale$950,000$263NRT Chicago
Jul 5, 2005Sold$902,000$250Public Record
Sep 4, 1998Sold$465,000$129Public Record
Sold$965,000
Mar 27, 2024•$267/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$999,000
Mar 19, 2024•$277/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$999,000
Feb 4, 2024•$277/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$999,000
Feb 1, 2024•$277/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,100,000
Nov 27, 2023•$305/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Sold$862,500
Apr 1, 2013•$239/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$925,000
Oct 9, 2012•$256/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$940,000
Sep 1, 2012•$260/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$950,000
Apr 18, 2011•$263/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Glencoe
Listed For Sale$950,000
Feb 11, 2011•$263/sqft•NRT Chicago
Sold$902,000
Jul 5, 2005•$250/sqft•Public Record
Sold$465,000
Sep 4, 1998•$129/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$21,620$88,512
Apr 11, 2022$21,319$91,000
Apr 11, 2021$18,658$69,678
Apr 11, 2020$18,406$69,678
Apr 11, 2019$18,037$76,318
Apr 11, 2018$19,498$70,568
Apr 11, 2017$21,409$79,582
Apr 11, 2016$20,301$79,582
Apr 11, 2015$16,217$59,961
Apr 11, 2014$18,376$68,670
Apr 11, 2013$17,264$68,670
Apr 11, 2012$15,540$67,796
Apr 11, 2011$14,940$67,796
Apr 11, 2010$14,912$67,796
Apr 11, 2009$16,850$86,862
Apr 11, 2008$15,901$90,482
Apr 11, 2007$14,776$90,482
Apr 11, 2006$13,945$67,836
Apr 11, 2005$13,712$67,836
Apr 11, 2004$12,166$67,836
Apr 11, 2003$12,025$55,992
Apr 11, 2002$11,671$55,992
Apr 11, 2001$10,553$55,992
Apr 11, 2000$10,367$45,492
Apr 11, 1999$10,130$45,492
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Local context around this listing
Evanston, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
602016020260203602046020860209
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