Welcome to your next home! This charming and thoughtfully updated property sits on a beautiful lot in a highly desirable Evanston location, offering a perfect blend of classic character and modern upgrades. The bright and spacious living room welcomes you with a wood-burning fireplace and beautiful attached built-ins. The separate dining room showcases original custom paneling and leads to a cozy rear sitting room, which opens onto an expansive deck overlooking the large backyard-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The adjacent kitchen and pantry provide excellent functionality and flow. The main level features two bedrooms and a fully renovated full bathroom, along with refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. The fully updated basement expands your living space with a family/recreation room, a third bedroom, a second full bathroom with a new vanity and laundry area, and a large storage room. Numerous improvements include recently painted front steps and back deck, new kitchen appliances, new light fixtures in all bedrooms and new blinds in the living room and primary bedroom. You'll also encounter upgraded 200-amp electrical service and an EV charger in the detached garage. The spectacular space has been further enhanced with several newly planted trees and new large front garden beds, adding to its enchanting curb appeal. The unfinished attic presents enormous potential for future expansion, with playroom or additional bedrooms and bathroom possibilities. Ideally located west of Ridge and east of Asbury, this home is close to Robert Crown, schools, parks, Main Street shopping and dining, and public transportation. Don't miss out on this exceptional, move-in ready property!
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$803,000
1204 Madison St, Evanston, IL 60202
3beds
2,014sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
6,200 Square Feet Lot
$805,800 Zestimate®
$399/sqft
$4,149 Estimated rent
Home value
$805,800
$733,000 - $886,000
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Wood-burning fireplaceNewly planted treesFresh paint throughoutCozy rear sitting roomNew kitchen appliancesLarge backyardEnchanting curb appeal
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Listing courtesy of:
Lynn Briskin 847-763-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Megan Livatino
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12624509
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Other
- Level: Attic
- Area: 576 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36X16
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X09
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X16
Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 513 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X19
Sitting room
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X8
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X16
Walk in closet
- Level: Main
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X5
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Unit, In Bathroom, Laundry Closet, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,014
- Total interior livable area: 2,014 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 750
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,200 sqft
- Dimensions: 50X124
Details
- Parcel number: 11193080100000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Sold | $803,000+17.2%$399/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12624509 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listing removed | $685,000$340/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12624509 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2026 | Contingent | $685,000$340/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12624509 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $685,000+21.2%$340/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12624509 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2022 | Sold | $565,000+26.5%$281/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11314720 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Sold | $446,500-0.6%$222/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2019 | Pending sale | $449,000$223/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #10357693 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2019 | Listed for sale | $449,000+36.5%$223/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #10357693 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2012 | Sold | $329,000$163/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2012 | Listed for sale | $329,000-8.4%$163/sqft |
Source: Real Living #08048444 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2002 | Sold | $359,000$178/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $49,561 +0% |
| 2023 | $12,156 +4.2% | $49,560 -6.5% |
| 2022 | $11,666 +25% | $52,999 +39.3% |
| 2021 | $9,334 +0.7% | $38,034 |
| 2020 | $9,267 +1.8% | $38,034 -9% |
| 2019 | $9,107 -3.4% | $41,796 +11.8% |
| 2018 | $9,423 +2.5% | $37,377 |
| 2017 | $9,191 -2% | $37,377 -4.4% |
| 2016 | $9,379 +33.3% | $39,087 +37.2% |
| 2015 | $7,037 -9.9% | $28,498 -9.7% |
| 2014 | $7,813 -6% | $31,575 |
| 2013 | $8,308 +0.9% | $31,575 -14.4% |
| 2012 | $8,233 +14.2% | $36,870 |
| 2011 | $7,207 -6.3% | $36,870 -7.5% |
| 2010 | $7,691 +21.5% | $39,874 +10.3% |
| 2009 | $6,331 +11.8% | $36,150 -4% |
| 2008 | $5,663 +15.3% | $37,657 |
| 2007 | $4,912 -6.3% | $37,657 +26.5% |
| 2006 | $5,244 +4.9% | $29,776 -4.7% |
| 2005 | $4,998 +4.5% | $31,234 |
| 2004 | $4,782 -3.3% | $31,234 +30.2% |
| 2003 | $4,948 +2.8% | $23,987 |
| 2002 | $4,812 +20.8% | $23,987 |
| 2001 | $3,984 +1.7% | $23,987 +31.1% |
| 2000 | $3,915 +2.6% | $18,296 |
| 1999 | $3,817 | $18,296 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60202
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Oakton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Chute Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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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