Sun-drenched 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with in-unit laundry and garage parking located in a beautifully maintained vintage courtyard building set in the heart of Southeast Evanston, offering the perfect blend of timeless character and modern convenience. The elevated first floor home features hardwood floors throughout, elegant crown molding, and an updated lighting design that creates a warm, inviting atmosphere. The spacious layout delivers excellent flow, with generous separate living and dining areas ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The updated kitchen shines with crisp white cabinets, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Spacious bedrooms, updated baths, and incredible closet space, provide both comfort and practicality rarely found in vintage condos. Additional highlights include in-unit laundry, extra basement storage, and garage parking space included with the purchase. Enjoy the charm of a pristinely landscaped courtyard building while being just blocks from Lake Michigan, beaches, parks, coffee shops, restaurants, boutiques, the Purple Line, and Metra - with easy access to Northwestern, Evanston and downtown Chicago. The building is very pet-friendly and investor-friendly. This move-in-ready home combines vintage elegance with practical updates in one of Evanston's most walkable and picturesque neighborhoods. A rare opportunity - don't miss it.
Contingent
$375,000
1226 Elmwood Ave APT 1W, Evanston, IL 60202
2beds
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Get pre-qualified$3,333/mo
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$458/mo HOA
What's special
Updated lighting designGarage parkingSpacious bedroomsIn-unit laundryUpdated bathsIncredible closet spaceElevated first floor home
- 25 days |
- 155 |
- 8 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jason Davis 607-342-4905,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12693531
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Lot
- Features: Common Grounds
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Additional parcels included: 11191030351032
- Parcel number: 11191030351011
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
- Services included: Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $458 monthly
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $244,490
- Annual tax amount: $5,554
- Date on market: 7/9/2026
- Ownership: Condo
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2026 | Contingent | $375,000 |
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| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $375,000+4.2% |
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| 5/10/2024 | Sold | $360,000+10.8% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12019672 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2024 | Contingent | $325,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12019672 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $325,000+18.2% |
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| 10/9/2020 | Listing removed | $275,000 |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #10861785 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2020 | Pending sale | $275,000 |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #10813686 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $275,000+7.8% |
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| 10/25/2018 | Sold | $255,000+7.6% |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2015 | Sold | $237,000-4.4% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08942363 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2015 | Price change | $248,000-4.6% |
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| 6/4/2015 | Listed for sale | $260,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $24,449 +0% |
| 2023 | $5,116 +4.7% | $24,448 |
| 2022 | $4,885 +5.6% | $24,448 +17.7% |
| 2021 | $4,626 +0% | $20,763 |
| 2020 | $4,624 -13.5% | $20,763 -9% |
| 2019 | $5,347 -1.1% | $22,822 +15.6% |
| 2018 | $5,408 +2.7% | $19,739 |
| 2017 | $5,267 +5.4% | $19,739 |
| 2016 | $4,995 +25.4% | $19,739 +32.8% |
| 2015 | $3,985 +1% | $14,862 |
| 2014 | $3,947 +2.4% | $14,862 |
| 2013 | $3,856 -31.9% | $14,862 -38% |
| 2012 | $5,665 +4.8% | $23,974 |
| 2011 | $5,407 +0.5% | $23,974 |
| 2010 | $5,381 -5.8% | $23,974 -13.2% |
| 2009 | $5,714 +2.8% | $27,633 -4% |
| 2008 | $5,560 +3.8% | $28,785 |
| 2007 | $5,355 -12.6% | $28,785 -1.5% |
| 2006 | $6,130 | $29,211 |
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Neighborhood: Chicago-Dempster
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 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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