LOCATED EAST OF GREEN BAY ROAD & NORTH OF CENTRAL IN THE HEART OF NORTHEAST EVANSTON (NOW SERVED BY ORRINGTON ELEMENTARY), ALONG THE THRIVING CENTRAL STREET CORRIDOR, THE 30 YEAR OWNERS OF 2716 WOODBINE ARE MOVING ON, CREATING A ONCE IN THIS MARKET OPPORTUNITY FOR A NEW OWNER TO SET ROOTS IN THIS AMAZING NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS SOLID & CHARMING 1910 GEM ON A WIDE EXPANSIVE LOT OFFERS ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE OR EXPAND TO MAKE IT YOUR OWN. THE GOOD NEWS IS THE OWNERS HAVE HANDLED ALL THE BIG...NOT SO SEXY... IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING A NEW 200 AMP ELECTRIC SERVICE, EV CHARGER IN DEEP DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE, A RE-BUILT CHIMNEY, NEW WINDOWS IN ROUGHLY HALF OF THE HOME, NEW COPPER WATER SERVICE & CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING WITH NEWER GAS FORCED AIR FURNACE. IT IS BELIEVED THERE IS HANDSOME HARDWOOD ON THE FIRST AND SECOND LEVELS THAT HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER CARPET FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES. THE ROOF IS APPROXIMATELY 15 YEARS OLD WHICH ALONG WITH ORIGINAL ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT SOFFITS AND STUCCO EXTERIOR ALL APPEAR TO BE IN VERY GOOD SHAPE. SITUATED ON A 6100 SQ. FT. LOT (51 X 133 X 61 X 99) ON THIS BEAUTIFUL TREE LINED STREET, THERE ARE FOUR BEDROOMS, TWO FULL BATHROOMS & A WELCOMING ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH FROM WHICH YOU CAN WATCH THE WORLD GO BY. GENEROUS LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE & FORMAL DINING ROOM. THERE IS A FULL BASEMENT WITH LAUNDRY, FINISHED FAMILY ROOM, UTILITIES, STORAGE AND IMPORTANTLY GOOD CEILING HEIGHT CREATING ALL SORTS OF POSSIBILITIES FOR THIS SPACE. THERE IS A REAR FENCED YARD WITH GENEROUS SIDE YARDS ALL IN A NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE SEEING ANYTHING FOR SALE UNDER A MILLION IS AN ANOMALY. GIVEN ALL THE GOOD TO COME WITH THE NEW RYAN STADIUM, THIS IS BY FAR THE SINGLE BEST INVESTMENT OF ANY EVANSTON PROPERTY ON THE MARKET TODAY. THESE OWNERS HAVE AND CONTINUE TO LOVE LIFE IN THIS HOME BUT ARE READY FOR THEMSELVES AND THIS RESIDENCE TO TURN THE PAGE TO THE NEXT CHAPTER. DON'T SLEEP ON THIS IF YOU EVER WANT TO SLEEP IN IT!
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$604,000
2716 Woodbine Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
4beds
1,386sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$604,300 Zestimate®
$436/sqft
$4,041 Estimated rent
Home value
$604,300
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Beautiful tree lined streetStucco exteriorOriginal architecturally significant soffitsWide expansive lotCentral air conditioningRe-built chimneyWelcoming enclosed front porch
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Listing courtesy of:
Peter Cummins 847-710-6798,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Yayoi "Dina" Takai
Park Bench Realty Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12663246
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Parquet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X8
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X18
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Laminate, Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Masonry, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,386 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Dimensions: 51 x 133 x 61 x 99
Details
- Parcel number: 05344180030000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Prairie
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Details
- Builder model: A DREAM COME TRUE!
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Sold | $604,000+0.8%$436/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663246 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Pending sale | $599,000$432/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663246 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Contingent | $599,000$432/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663246 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+333%$432/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12663246 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/1993 | Sold | $138,333+29.7%$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/1993 | Sold | $106,666$77/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $57,000 |
| 2023 | $12,996 +4.4% | $57,000 |
| 2022 | $12,446 +2.4% | $57,000 +16% |
| 2021 | $12,154 +0.9% | $49,129 |
| 2020 | $12,051 +2.6% | $49,129 -8.3% |
| 2019 | $11,749 +10.5% | $53,576 +26.8% |
| 2018 | $10,635 +2.5% | $42,254 |
| 2017 | $10,374 +3.1% | $42,254 |
| 2016 | $10,061 +10.2% | $42,254 +15.2% |
| 2015 | $9,128 +0.8% | $36,665 |
| 2014 | $9,055 +2.5% | $36,665 |
| 2013 | $8,831 -0.5% | $36,665 -8.5% |
| 2012 | $8,879 +3.5% | $40,072 |
| 2011 | $8,582 0% | $40,072 |
| 2010 | $8,585 +4.6% | $40,072 -12.2% |
| 2009 | $8,209 +9.5% | $45,634 -4% |
| 2008 | $7,496 +10.2% | $47,536 |
| 2007 | $6,800 -9.7% | $47,536 +16.3% |
| 2006 | $7,529 +8.7% | $40,890 |
| 2005 | $6,926 +3.9% | $40,890 |
| 2004 | $6,663 -6.2% | $40,890 +20% |
| 2003 | $7,106 +2.8% | $34,070 |
| 2002 | $6,911 +30.5% | $34,070 |
| 2001 | $5,295 +1.8% | $34,070 +42.2% |
| 2000 | $5,203 +2.5% | $23,953 |
| 1999 | $5,078 | $23,953 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Central Street
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Kingsley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Haven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orrington Elementary School
- Middle: Haven 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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