A hidden treasure awaits in Evanston's West Village! This charming 3-bedroom, 1.1-bathroom home is available for the first time in 40 years, offering a rare blend of vintage character and craftsmanship. Rich oak hardwood floors and beautiful woodwork trim flow throughout, while the sunroom addition with ceiling skylight floods the home with natural light. A first-floor full bath with a clawfoot tub and a second-floor master bedroom with French doors and stained-glass windows add touches of timeless elegance. The unfinished basement offers practical storage, a washer and dryer, and a woodworking bench. The exterior is in excellent shape with a newer roof, vinyl siding, and recent tuckpointing. A deck leads to a beautifully planted, fully fenced backyard. No garage possible. Just steps away, the Dempster/Dodge shopping district offers walkable dining, boutiques, and everyday essentials. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a true Evanston classic! Property being sold AS IS. Monday, 4/27, 5pm deadline for highest and best offers.
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$420,000
1201 Florence Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
3beds
1,388sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
2,439.36 Square Feet Lot
$420,500 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$3,105 Estimated rent
Home value
$420,500
$383,000 - $463,000
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Recent tuckpointingVinyl sidingStained-glass windowsWasher and dryerNewer roofBeautiful woodwork trimRich oak hardwood floors
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Listing courtesy of:
Missy Dassler (847)881-5183,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty,
Carol Prieto, CRE,CRS,GRI 847-778-1960,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
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Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12621478
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Linoleum), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
Features
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,388 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 2,439 sqft
- Dimensions: 25 x 100
Details
- Parcel number: 10242050030000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Sold | $420,000+20%$303/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12621478 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $350,000$252/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12621478 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Contingent | $350,000$252/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12621478 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $350,000$252/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12621478 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $30,000 |
| 2023 | $3,058 +1% | $30,000 |
| 2022 | $3,027 -10.1% | $30,000 +16.7% |
| 2021 | $3,367 +8.8% | $25,699 |
| 2020 | $3,095 +1.1% | $25,699 -10.2% |
| 2019 | $3,061 -14.6% | $28,618 +18.6% |
| 2018 | $3,586 +4.5% | $24,131 |
| 2017 | $3,431 -13.8% | $24,131 |
| 2016 | $3,981 -10.2% | $24,131 +14.5% |
| 2015 | $4,431 +3.1% | $21,074 |
| 2014 | $4,298 -10.2% | $21,074 |
| 2013 | $4,786 +2.7% | $21,074 -5.1% |
| 2012 | $4,660 +2.3% | $22,216 |
| 2011 | $4,555 +0.6% | $22,216 |
| 2010 | $4,529 +18.6% | $22,216 -26.5% |
| 2009 | $3,818 +1.2% | $30,223 -4% |
| 2008 | $3,772 +6.1% | $31,484 |
| 2007 | $3,555 -9.7% | $31,484 +23.1% |
| 2006 | $3,937 +4.5% | $25,585 |
| 2005 | $3,768 +5.1% | $25,585 |
| 2004 | $3,585 -3.5% | $25,585 +36.9% |
| 2003 | $3,715 +2.8% | $18,687 |
| 2002 | $3,614 +11.3% | $18,687 -9.8% |
| 2001 | $3,246 +1.7% | $20,708 +33.9% |
| 2000 | $3,192 +2.7% | $15,467 |
| 1999 | $3,109 | $15,467 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington Elementary School
- Middle: Nichols 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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Estimated market value
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Evanston
- 60202
- West Village
- 1201 Florence Ave
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