There are open houses a-plenty this weekend as the summer season gets rolling. Here’s a sampling of some of the homes available to tour this Sunday.
Open noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. List price: $649,000. Taxes: $9.965. 4BR/3BA.
This four bedroom, three-bath Victorian row house in South Evanston has many updates. Renovations completed in 2008 include new windows, a high-velocity heating, ventilation and air-conditioning sytem, a new roof and sewer line.
Built in 1894, the home has a gracious living room with wood-burning fireplace, and a separate dining room. There are also hardwood floors.
The gourmet kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances, dark wood cabinets, granite coutertops and an island/ breakfast bar.
There are new baths, spacious bedrooms and there is an abundance of storage space. The third floor master suite has skylights and a walk-in closet. There is also room for an office.
A finished basement includes a family room, laundry area, and exercise space. For more information, contact Scott Rife with Prudential Rubloff at 312-368-3286.
Open noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. List price: $999,000. Taxes: $19,009. 6BR/3BA.
This stately home, built at the turn of the last century, is in Evanston’s Lake Shore Historic District. Architectural details of this Prairie-style home include crown molding and leaded glass windows. Large picture windows offer views of the park and lake.
There is a grand living room with wood-burning fireplace, and separate formal dining room.
The family room and eat-in kitchen overlook a large deck and back yard.
On the second floor, there is a spacious master suite with a fireplace, sunroom and balcony. Three additional bedrooms are also on the second floor.
The third floor has two bedrooms, one of which could be used as an office, and a bath.
This property is located in the Lincoln/ Nichols School District. For more information, contact Bonnie Wilson with Koenig & Strey at 847-226-7292.
Open noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. List price: $349,000. Taxes: $5,835. 3BR/2.5 BA.
This South Evanston townhome has 1700 square feet of living space and an open floor plan.
The main floor includes an L-shaped living / dining area, an updated eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, as welll as a den/ office. There are also hardwood floors, an in-unit vacuum, and central air conditioning.
On the second floor, there is a master suite and two additional bedrooms with a hallway bath.
Laundry facilities and a large storage area that could be converted to a family room are in the basement.
The property has been professionally landscaped and offers a patio area in back. There is also an attached garage. For more information call Andrea Seeley with Coldwell Banker at 773-593-6994.
Open 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. List price: $739,000. Taxes: $14,292. 3BR/2.5BA.
This Tuscan-inspired home has many distinguishing architectural features including a tile roof, rooftop terrace and a Juliet wrought iron balcony.
There is a formal living room with wood-burning fireplace and separate formal dining room.
The renovated kitchen includes designer cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, including a Sub Zero refrigerator, and a breakfast bar. There is a family room that leads to an enclosed porch with dramatic arched windows.
On the second floor are the master suite and two bedrooms. There is also an office and a library. Both second-floor baths have been renovated.
This light-filled home, on a corner lot, is in the Lincolnwood Elementary School District and handy to Central Street shops. For more information, contact Debbie Magnusen with @properties at 847-910-1130.