Pride of ownership is evident throughout this long treasured family home in prime SE Evanston location. Enter the first floor living room, separate dining room with built-in hutch, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bath. The second floor has the opportunity for a spacious primary suite. Home has replacement windows, newer furnace, newer H20 heater, and 200 amp service. Solid, well maintained house that needs some thoughtful updating to make it your dream home! ESTATE SALE BEING SOLD AS-IS.
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$550,000
517 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
4beds
2,232sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
3,500 Square Feet Lot
$565,400 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$3,408 Estimated rent
Home value
$565,400
$537,000 - $594,000
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Listed by:
Katrina de los Reyes 847-492-9660,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Jeanie Bratschie 312-961-0471,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Emily McClintock, GRI
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12568351
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sitting Room, Storage, Workshop, Other Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X8
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space)
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 756 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X36
Sitting room
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Storage
- Level: Second
- Area: 153 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X9
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X7
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X13
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Windows: Replacement Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,232
- Total interior livable area: 2,232 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35x100
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 11193280030000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $246/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $410,000
- Annual tax amount: $774
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/30/2026 | Sold | $550,000$246/sqft |
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| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$246/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12568351 Report a problem | ||
| 3/2/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$246/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000$246/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12568351 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $774 +2.6% | $41,000 |
| 2023 | $754 -90.8% | $41,000 |
| 2022 | $8,199 +91.1% | $41,000 +86.8% |
| 2021 | $4,291 -1.2% | $21,949 |
| 2020 | $4,341 +0.7% | $21,949 -9.8% |
| 2019 | $4,311 +387.7% | $24,334 -1.4% |
| 2018 | $884 +4.5% | $24,673 |
| 2017 | $846 -83.8% | $24,673 |
| 2016 | $5,227 +5.2% | $24,673 +8.4% |
| 2015 | $4,967 +229.2% | $22,762 |
| 2014 | $1,509 0% | $22,762 |
| 2013 | $1,509 +15.8% | $22,762 +6.1% |
| 2012 | $1,304 -1.9% | $21,453 |
| 2011 | $1,329 +11.6% | $21,453 |
| 2010 | $1,190 +10.9% | $21,453 -37.7% |
| 2009 | $1,074 -8.1% | $34,459 -4% |
| 2008 | $1,168 -6.1% | $35,896 |
| 2007 | $1,244 -15.6% | $35,896 +30.2% |
| 2006 | $1,474 0% | $27,576 |
| 2005 | $1,474 -3.3% | $27,576 |
| 2004 | $1,524 -17.2% | $27,576 +37.4% |
| 2003 | $1,840 +3.2% | $20,070 |
| 2002 | $1,782 -20.1% | $20,070 |
| 2001 | $2,232 -9.5% | $20,070 +63.6% |
| 2000 | $2,466 | $12,264 |
| 1999 | $2,466 | $12,264 |
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Neighborhood: 60202
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Oakton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Chute Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oakton Elementary School
- Middle: Chute 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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