1708 Lake St

Evanston, IL 60201

$685,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,111 Sq. Ft.
$324 / Sq. Ft.
2,111
Sq. Ft.
$324
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Don't miss this super-charming UPDATED farmhouse in the sought-after DEWEY school district! OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM / KITCHEN with large breakfast bar, white cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, & undermount sink. French doors to dining room / office / den. 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM & FULL BATH with slate floors / walls. PRIMARY SUITE on 2nd floor has lots of closet space as well as a stylish bathroom with skylight, double sinks and barn door. Fully DUG-OUT BASEMENT WITH 9' CEILINGS has...Don't miss this super-charming UPDATED farmhouse in the sought-after DEWEY school district! OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM / KITCHEN with large breakfast bar, white cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, & undermount sink. French doors to dining room / office / den. 1ST FLOOR BEDROOM & FULL BATH with slate floors / walls. PRIMARY SUITE on 2nd floor has lots of closet space as well as a stylish bathroom with skylight, double sinks and barn door. Fully DUG-OUT BASEMENT WITH 9' CEILINGS has another bedroom & full bath, a great FAMILY ROOM, and laundry room. Lots of great small touches, like a fold-out bench in the foyer and an ingenious "cloffice" (closet-office!) on 2nd floor with a built-in desk. Electrical, plumbing & HVAC including CENTRAL AIR all updated in 2012. Sump pump with new battery back-up. Lovely front porch and fenced back yard with expansive DECK. Galvalume standing seam METAL ROOF, gutters and downspouts, and HARDIE BOARD siding all new in 2020. Newer 2 car garage. Fantastic location with great community feel. Penny Park and Cherry preschool just down the block. 3 blocks to Dewey and a 10 minute walk to the Metra, El and all downtown Evanston has to offer.
  1. Listed by Christopher Gaggero • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  2. Listed by Tanya Wirht • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Sold By Baird & Warner

Property Details for 1708 Lake Street

Area
Evanston
Township
Evanston
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Farmhouse
LISTING UPDATED: 05/14/2025 08:31 AM

Property Details for 1708 Lake Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12329862
Days on Market6
Taxes$7,505 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1903
Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,125 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 1708 Lake Street

Stories-Year Built1903Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 4,125 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,214 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,589

Property Taxes

$625

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 1708 Lake Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 65
  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Nichols Middle School
  • High School District: 202
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Window Features: Blinds
  • Community Features: Park
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Internet-Fiber, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2012
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 2111
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2111
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2111
  • Lower Sq Ft: 772
  • Main Sq Ft: 772
  • Upper Sq Ft: 567
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 33X125
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Fiber Cement
  • Roof Type: Metal
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Plans
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-04-06T21:04:57
  • Photos Count: 33
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 04-09-2025
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 9X8
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 9X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 9X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 11X14
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 5X4

Property History for 1708 Lake Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 12, 2025

Sold

MRED #12329862

$685,000
May 8, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1592126162

$685,000

+5.6% / yr

Apr 14, 2025

Pending

MRED #12329862

Apr 14, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12329862

Apr 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12329862

$650,000
Aug 6, 2016

Sold

MRED #09262804

$424,900
Jul 27, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #577760035

$425,000

+5.4% / yr

Jun 20, 2016

Pending

MRED #09262804

Jun 19, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09262804

$424,900
Jun 10, 2013

Sold

MRED #08321105

$360,000
Jun 4, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356166297

$360,000

+14.6% / yr

Apr 23, 2013

Pending

MRED #08321105

Apr 19, 2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08321105

$369,000
Dec 22, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #281814940

$225,000

-0.0% / yr

Oct 31, 2008

Cancelled

MRED #06980381

$449,900
Jul 31, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06980381

$449,900
Jun 24, 2008

Cancelled

MRED #06809848

$470,000
Feb 25, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06809848

$489,500
Nov 19, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #126865537

$225,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/12/2025

Sold

MRED #12329862

$685,000
05/08/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1592126162

$685,000

+5.6% / yr

04/14/2025

Pending

MRED #12329862

04/14/2025

Contingent

MRED #12329862

04/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12329862

$650,000
08/06/2016

Sold

MRED #09262804

$424,900
07/27/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #577760035

$425,000

+5.4% / yr

06/20/2016

Pending

MRED #09262804

06/19/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09262804

$424,900
06/10/2013

Sold

MRED #08321105

$360,000
06/04/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #356166297

$360,000

+14.6% / yr

04/23/2013

Pending

MRED #08321105

04/19/2013

Listed (Active)

MRED #08321105

$369,000
12/22/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #281814940

$225,000

-0.0% / yr

10/31/2008

Cancelled

MRED #06980381

$449,900
07/31/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06980381

$449,900
06/24/2008

Cancelled

MRED #06809848

$470,000
02/25/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06809848

$489,500
11/19/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #126865537

$225,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1708 Lake Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,200Additions$29,117Total$34,317
Tax Record2023$7,505 ($625 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,102 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,102 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1904CountyCOOKAPN10-13-420-006

Schools near 1708 Lake Street

This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Dewey Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nichols Middle School
Public6 to 8

Evanston Twp High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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