Evanston's best kept secret is ready for you to create your next chapter. Tucked away in a picturesque 1920's enclave, this elegant 1925 Chicago-style bungalow offers a rare blend of preserved artistry and incredible versatility. Bathed in natural light from signature curved window walls, high ceilings and extensive moldings, this home has wonderful vintage details for you to build upon, creating your new long-term home. The expansive living room features the original leaded art-glass windows with gold accents; while hardwood floors, decorative plaster work, and natural wood doors abound. Excellent wall space grants options for artwork, furniture and a flat screen. The large dining room is adjacent to the kitchen, which could possibly be opened to create a more modern kitchen/family space or keep as is for a more formal vibe. Both the living and dining rooms are large enough to be multi-purpose. All three main floor bedrooms are large (with good closet space), and the back bedroom has a unique curved window wall overlooking the backyard. The upper level has infinite potential. Currently serving as an airy artist's studio, the second floor is illuminated by three skylights and dormered end windows. This space is primed for future expansion and upgrade; adding a dormer for a second full bath and using the space as a primary suite, dueling offices, getaway space or a great guest or in-law suite. The full, unfinished basement has plenty of room for storage, weight or exercise room, kid, man or woman cave, band practice or a wood shop. The brick, two car garage is accessed off the alley and the retro ribbon driveway in front lets you get another car off the street for easy loading & unloading. Ideally situated near St. Francis Hospital, the South Blvd "L" stop & the Howard Street Transportation Center, and the vibrant shops, services, restaurants and entertainment venues of Evanston proper.
Pending
$550,000
1114 Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202
3beds
4,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,200 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$138/sqft
$-- HOA
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Mike Stern 847-477-4468,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Arn Ahlstrom 708-648-1513,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12641586
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X14
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley), Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Some Stained Glass)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air, Partial
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Palladian Windows, Some Stained Glass
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,028
- Total interior livable area: 4,000 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Off Street, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1.5
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40x155
Details
- Parcel number: 11301220050000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $138/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $440,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,979
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/1998 | Sold | $250,000+74.4%$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/1994 | Sold | $143,333$36/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $44,000 |
| 2023 | $9,979 +4.5% | $44,000 |
| 2022 | $9,548 +15.6% | $44,000 +29.3% |
| 2021 | $8,257 +0.6% | $34,032 |
| 2020 | $8,205 +0% | $34,032 -10.4% |
| 2019 | $8,202 +11% | $37,983 +26.4% |
| 2018 | $7,391 +2.5% | $30,059 |
| 2017 | $7,213 +2.1% | $30,059 |
| 2016 | $7,065 -1.6% | $30,059 +3.6% |
| 2015 | $7,177 +0.8% | $29,014 |
| 2014 | $7,123 +2.6% | $29,014 |
| 2013 | $6,942 -17.6% | $29,014 -23% |
| 2012 | $8,423 +8% | $37,661 |
| 2011 | $7,796 +8.5% | $37,661 |
| 2010 | $7,188 -14.1% | $37,661 -17.9% |
| 2009 | $8,373 +9.4% | $45,896 -4% |
| 2008 | $7,650 +12.1% | $47,809 |
| 2007 | $6,825 +7.9% | $47,809 +28.7% |
| 2006 | $6,326 -18.5% | $37,134 |
| 2005 | $7,762 +2.6% | $37,134 |
| 2004 | $7,567 +31.4% | $37,134 +44% |
| 2003 | $5,760 +2.9% | $25,796 |
| 2002 | $5,600 +13.5% | $25,796 |
| 2001 | $4,935 +13.1% | $25,796 +28% |
| 2000 | $4,363 +2.5% | $20,158 |
| 1999 | $4,255 | $20,158 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Howard Street
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Oakton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Chute Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oakton Elementary School
- Middle: Chute Middle School
- High: Evanston Twp High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Evanston
- 60202
- Howard Street
- 1114 Dobson St
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