Welcome to 1508 Florence Ave in Evanston, Illinois. This meticulously updated bungalow offers 5 full bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, plus a convenient powder room on the main level. Recently enhanced with a full two-story addition completed in 2022, this home effortlessly blends classic charm with modern amenities. Step into the foyer and be greeted by the formal living and dining rooms, adorned with gleaming hardwood floors, beautifully restored woodwork, and original built-ins. Custom wooden shutters are featured throughout the home. Adjacent to the dining room is one of the three primary bedrooms, complete with a full bathroom and a large closet with built-ins. The thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts newly refaced cabinets, quartz countertops, and high-end appliances, including a Fisher & Paykel 48" built-in, cabinet-depth refrigerator. The kitchen opens to the main level addition: a spacious family room with French doors leading to a custom deck overlooking a professionally landscaped yard and paver patio. The family room also features a ventless, remote-controlled gas fireplace with a marble surround and custom built-ins. A custom shelving unit and wine fridge are conveniently located near the stairs. Upstairs, you'll find four full bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Two of these bedrooms are suites, each with walk-in closets, double vanities, and en-suite bathrooms. The expansive primary suite, part of the new addition, features a large walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with a double sink, jetted tub, and separate steam shower. The lower level offers a large recreation room with ample storage, a full bathroom, a laundry room, and a mechanical room. The home boasts numerous updates, including newer mechanicals, a new roof, and dual-zoned heating and air conditioning. Your private oasis awaits outside on a generous 50 x 138 lot, featuring a new deck, a new paver patio with a fire pit and in-line gas starter, and a grill with an in-line gas starter. The yard is beautifully landscaped with an in-ground sprinkler system, outdoor Bluetooth music system, and automatic lighting in both the front and back yards. Located in the vibrant city of Evanston, this home is just a 1/2 block away from Penny Park and walkable to Dewey Elementary School and Downtown Evanston. Evanston is known for its beautiful lakefront, historic architecture, and bustling cultural scene, offering an ideal blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. Enjoy the community's numerous parks, shops, restaurants, and easy access to public transportation.
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$1,200,000
1508 Florence Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
5beds
3,803sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
6,899.9 Square Feet Lot
$1,331,300 Zestimate®
$316/sqft
$7,118 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,331,300
$1.26M - $1.41M
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Tedi Smola 847-763-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Rizwan Gilani
Dream Town Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12102569
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters, Skylight(s))
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Plantation Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X22
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier, Multiple Water Heaters
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Screens, Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Starter, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,803
- Total interior livable area: 3,803 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,899 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 138
Details
- Parcel number: 10134150080000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12102699 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2024 | Sold | $1,200,000+0.4%$316/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12102569 Report a problem | ||
| 8/8/2024 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$314/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12102569 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2024 | Contingent | $1,195,000$314/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12102569 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2024 | Price change | $1,195,000+77%$314/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12102569 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $10,000$3/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12102699 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2016 | Sold | $675,000+50%$177/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09248342 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2013 | Sold | $450,000$118/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2013 | Sold | $450,000$118/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Koenig Rubloff #08375919_60201 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2013 | Pending sale | $450,000$118/sqft |
Source: Prairie Shore #08375919 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $450,000+246.2%$118/sqft |
Source: Jameson Sotheby's International Realty #08375919 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/1997 | Sold | $130,000$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $73,657 |
| 2023 | $17,832 +4.2% | $73,657 |
| 2022 | $17,110 +93.1% | $73,657 +120.6% |
| 2021 | $8,863 +1.4% | $33,396 |
| 2020 | $8,744 +0.9% | $33,396 -9.7% |
| 2019 | $8,665 +28.4% | $36,984 +50.1% |
| 2018 | $6,751 +2.7% | $24,640 |
| 2017 | $6,574 -23.6% | $24,640 -32.5% |
| 2016 | $8,609 +62.5% | $36,517 +63.2% |
| 2015 | $5,297 -10.9% | $22,378 |
| 2014 | $5,943 +2.4% | $22,378 |
| 2013 | $5,806 +7.1% | $22,378 -17.8% |
| 2012 | $5,421 -11.7% | $27,220 |
| 2011 | $6,139 +34.6% | $27,220 |
| 2010 | $4,562 -25.4% | $27,220 -25.8% |
| 2009 | $6,113 +12.5% | $36,681 -4% |
| 2008 | $5,435 +15.1% | $38,210 |
| 2007 | $4,720 +20.1% | $38,210 +44% |
| 2006 | $3,931 -0.8% | $26,531 |
| 2005 | $3,964 +5% | $26,531 |
| 2004 | $3,775 -4.8% | $26,531 +33.8% |
| 2003 | $3,966 +2.8% | $19,823 |
| 2002 | $3,857 +15% | $19,823 |
| 2001 | $3,355 +1.7% | $19,823 +24.5% |
| 2000 | $3,300 +2.6% | $15,921 |
| 1999 | $3,215 | $15,921 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60201
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dewey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dewey 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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