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
Active
$699,000
714 Seward St, Evanston, IL 60202
4beds
1,900sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1897
7,301 Square Feet Lot
$682,000 Zestimate®
$368/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Decorative fireplaceEnclosed back porchEfficient kitchen with pantrySpace for outdoor entertainingFrench doorsPocket doorsVaulted ceiling
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Listing updated: August 02, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Mary Summerville, SRES 847-507-2644,
Coldwell Banker,
Arn Ahlstrom 708-648-1513,
Coldwell Banker
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12360913

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Storage, Mud Room, Sun Room, Foyer, Enclosed Porch, Pantry
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Second
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 924 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44X21
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X18
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s))
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X12
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X5
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 525 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X21
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, On Site, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 7,301 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49 X 149
Details
- Parcel number: 11193240080000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $368/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $619,780
- Annual tax amount: $15,202
- Date on market: 7/28/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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