CHARMING COTTAGE IN WEST VILLAGE with mature trees, landscaping and a herringbone brick walkway leading up to the front door. This 2044 sq ft house was built in 1898 and has the modern updates while retaining the vintage charm. There are 3 upstairs bedrooms and 1 downstairs guest room/office along with 2 full baths. The primary bedroom has a large sitting/dressing room with a wall of closets. Roof with gutter guards, and the kitchen and main-floor bath were updated in 2016, as well as structural supports added and basement waterproofing including sump pump and back up battery. Electrical panel has also been updated. The dining room centers on a converted electric fireplace surrounded with Delft tile. Original hardwood floors throughout with the exception of the downstairs Bedroom/office. Laundry is in the large unfinished basement with attached root cellar storage room. Wilder & Chases subdivision with Washington Elementary and Evanston Township High Schools. There is a private alley entrance off of Wilder.
Active
$699,000
1240 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
4beds
2,044sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature treesWall of closetsOriginal hardwood floors throughout
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- 2,775
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Jennifer Hyman 773-633-6138,
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12725910
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Pantry, Sitting Room, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Engineered Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 720 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X30
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,044 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 150
Details
- Parcel number: 10242030370000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1898
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $342/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $670,000
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history is unavailable.
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $67,000 +22.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $54,738 |
| 2020 | -- | $54,738 -9.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $60,484 +15.9% |
| 2018 | $12,599 -9.5% | $52,168 |
| 2017 | $13,919 | $52,168 |
| 2016 | -- | $52,168 +47% |
| 2015 | $8,313 +0.7% | $35,500 |
| 2014 | $8,259 +2.7% | $35,500 |
| 2013 | $8,042 +9% | $35,500 |
| 2012 | $7,378 -21% | $35,500 -20.7% |
| 2011 | $9,334 +0.7% | $44,753 |
| 2010 | $9,271 +18.6% | $44,753 -18.5% |
| 2009 | $7,817 -31.3% | $54,920 -6.8% |
| 2008 | $11,385 +3.8% | $58,940 |
| 2007 | $10,964 +29.8% | $58,940 +46.4% |
| 2006 | $8,447 -16.2% | $40,254 -17.6% |
| 2005 | $10,083 +2.6% | $48,869 |
| 2004 | $9,831 +26% | $48,869 +38% |
| 2003 | $7,805 +2.8% | $35,411 |
| 2002 | $7,589 +85.1% | $35,411 |
| 2001 | $4,100 +1.9% | $35,411 +108.5% |
| 2000 | $4,025 +2.2% | $16,981 |
| 1999 | $3,939 | $16,981 |
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Neighborhood: West Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington Elementary 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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