Adorable, move-in ready, freshly updated vintage farmhouse blends timeless character with stylish + thoughtful updates! Perfect walkable location in the heart of Evanston! (Check out drone video) Two short blocks to Dewey Elementary, Cherry pre-school, Penny Park + ETHS. Hard to find, one floor starter home with sunny main level featuring 9' tall ceilings + three bedrooms + one full bath all on same level. Bright enclosed front porch perfect for your all your plants welcomes you the minute you come home. The spacious living room + separate dining room have newly refinished original oak hardwood floors, designer lighting + newer argon gas filled replacement windows. Brand new modern white kitchen with open shelving, shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, GE stainless steel appliances, subway tile walls + matte black hardware. Downstairs, the finished lower level with recessed lighting adds incredible versatility with a cozy family room/playroom open floorplan flex space + a beautiful full bath with custom glass enclosed shower with hand spray. Large laundry room with new LG ThinQ washer & dryer on pedestals. Side entrance with a little mudroom off the kitchen, plus separate basement side entry perfect for guests or even Airbnb possibility. HUGE extra wide sunny 50 x 138 lot! BIG fully fenced backyard with a gorgeous mature flowering magnolia tree, evergreens + pine trees ready for all your gardening ideas, playtime or summer entertaining! Tons of storage space in basement and crawlspace. Almost new two and a half car garage. A warm modern aesthetic, a prime location near NU, Davis St. Metra/CTA + downtown Evanston's shops + restaurants, make this home a rare find. See list of improvements under additional info for complete list of upgrades!
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$615,000
1580 Florence Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
3beds
1,679sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1893
6,900 Square Feet Lot
$615,500 Zestimate®
$366/sqft
$3,466 Estimated rent
Home value
$615,500
$560,000 - $677,000
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Big fully fenced backyardDesigner lightingMatte black hardwareOpen shelvingSeparate dining roomSubway tile wallsQuartz counters
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Listing courtesy of:
Karl Vogel 773-610-7050,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Michael Adams
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12589551
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X09
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X09
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X07
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 102 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X6
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 612 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 36X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 18 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X3
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X4
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Heating
- Radiator(s), Baseboard
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Common Area, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Panel Door(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Screens, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low Emissivity Windows
- Basement: Finished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Egress Window,Storage Space,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,868
- Total interior livable area: 1,679 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 6,900 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 138
Details
- Parcel number: 10134080230000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1893
- Major remodel year: 2026
Details
- Builder model: Farmhouse
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Evanston
- Subdivision: Dewey Conference
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $615,000+2.5%$366/sqft |
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| 6/18/2026 | Contingent | $599,898$357/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12589551 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,898$357/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12589551 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Contingent | $599,898$357/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12589551 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Price change | $599,8980%$357/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12589551 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2026 | Price change | $599,8990%$357/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $599,900-7.6%$357/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $649,000-0.1%$387/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12589551 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2026 | Price change | $649,900-6.5%$387/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $695,000+82.9%$414/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12589551 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Sold | $380,000+4.1%$226/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12312518 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2025 | Contingent | $365,000$217/sqft |
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| 3/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $365,000$217/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12312518 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $34,000 |
| 2023 | $7,428 +4.6% | $34,000 |
| 2022 | $7,103 +41.8% | $34,000 +53.1% |
| 2021 | $5,010 +0.1% | $22,209 |
| 2020 | $5,003 +0.9% | $22,209 -9.7% |
| 2019 | $4,959 +30.4% | $24,595 +42% |
| 2018 | $3,803 +2.2% | $17,317 |
| 2017 | $3,720 -0.8% | $17,317 |
| 2016 | $3,751 +12.4% | $17,317 +14.9% |
| 2015 | $3,336 +0.5% | $15,066 |
| 2014 | $3,319 +2.9% | $15,066 |
| 2013 | $3,227 +5.3% | $15,066 -2.6% |
| 2012 | $3,064 +1.1% | $15,463 |
| 2011 | $3,032 -1% | $15,463 |
| 2010 | $3,062 -23.3% | $15,463 -38.7% |
| 2009 | $3,990 +17.7% | $25,232 -4% |
| 2008 | $3,391 +17.9% | $26,284 |
| 2007 | $2,875 -9.7% | $26,284 +30.5% |
| 2006 | $3,184 +9.8% | $20,144 |
| 2005 | $2,900 +3.5% | $20,144 |
| 2004 | $2,803 -6.7% | $20,144 +30.3% |
| 2003 | $3,005 -9.3% | $15,463 |
| 2002 | $3,314 +45.9% | $15,463 |
| 2001 | $2,271 +1.6% | $15,463 +35.3% |
| 2000 | $2,235 +2.9% | $11,429 |
| 1999 | $2,172 | $11,429 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dewey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 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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- Cook County
- Evanston
- 60201
- West Side
- 1580 Florence Ave
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