First time on the market in 49 years! You will fall in love with this absolutely charming English style home featuring archways, freshly painted interior walls, perennial gardens (featured in two Evanston Garden Walks), patio and a separate artist/writer studio in the back yard. The sun filled living room features a gas fireplace with surrounding built in shelving, oak floors and floor to ceiling windows facing south; the separate dining room features a separate nook with floor to ceiling windows and two mirrored built in china cabinets; the efficient kitchen has custom storage, butcher block counters and view of the back yard; and the family room addition features four full length newer windows plus glass doors accessing the patio, a wood burning fireplace and a wall of built in bookcases. The primary bedroom is quite large with French doors leading to a small balcony, walk in closet and access to the shared hall vintage style bath. Two additional hall bedrooms - one of which has access to additional attic storage. The basement is partially finished with a shower bathroom, laundry, play area, utility and storage. At the back of the property sits the converted heated studio which was used as an artist's studio with exposed rafters, tiled and wood flooring, and skylights allowing plenty of natural light. Ideal location on a quiet tree lined street within walking distance of schools, the new Robert Crown Community Center, Main Street and downtown Evanston shops and restaurants, and both the Metra and CTA. Recent improvements include: Boiler and hot water heater - 2016; new roof and gutters - 2018.
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$901,500
1209 Lee St, Evanston, IL 60202
3beds
3,071sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
7,900 Square Feet Lot
$1,241,300 Zestimate®
$294/sqft
$3,937 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,241,300
$1.10M - $1.42M
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Gas fireplaceSeparate dining roomFrench doorsButcher block countersShower bathroomFloor to ceiling windowsPlay area
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Listed by:
Geoff Brown, SRES 847-491-1855,
Baird & Warner,
Sandra Brown, SRES 847-744-7780,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Mary Summerville, SRES
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11990898
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Foyer, Play Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X5
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Parquet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X14
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 495 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,071
- Total interior livable area: 3,071 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 843
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, On Site, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,900 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 158
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Other
- Parcel number: 11191120220000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $294/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $759,040
- Annual tax amount: $17,860
- Date on market: 3/1/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2024 | Sold | $901,500+8.7%$294/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11990898 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2024 | Contingent | $829,000$270/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11990898 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $829,000$270/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11990898 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,728 +3.3% | $75,904 |
| 2023 | $17,154 -4% | $75,904 |
| 2022 | $17,860 +18.7% | $75,904 +35.7% |
| 2021 | $15,041 +1.4% | $55,926 |
| 2020 | $14,836 -2.1% | $55,926 -12.4% |
| 2019 | $15,162 -2.7% | $63,875 +13.8% |
| 2018 | $15,584 +2.7% | $56,135 |
| 2017 | $15,174 +34.9% | $56,135 |
| 2016 | $11,245 -10.3% | $56,135 +11% |
| 2015 | $12,532 +0.8% | $50,580 |
| 2014 | $12,437 +2.6% | $50,580 |
| 2013 | $12,123 -0.3% | $50,580 -8.1% |
| 2012 | $12,158 -3.4% | $55,038 |
| 2011 | $12,583 +15.8% | $55,038 |
| 2010 | $10,865 -15% | $55,038 -19.2% |
| 2009 | $12,777 +7.2% | $68,102 -4% |
| 2008 | $11,915 +8.8% | $70,940 |
| 2007 | $10,954 +7.4% | $70,940 +28.1% |
| 2006 | $10,203 -3.1% | $55,365 -4% |
| 2005 | $10,531 +3.5% | $57,700 |
| 2004 | $10,175 +14.9% | $57,700 +39.1% |
| 2003 | $8,857 +2.8% | $41,493 |
| 2002 | $8,612 +4.9% | $41,493 |
| 2001 | $8,206 +1.8% | $41,493 +16.7% |
| 2000 | $8,060 +2.4% | $35,544 |
| 1999 | $7,874 | $35,544 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60202
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 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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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Evanston
- 60202
- 1209 Lee St
