Charming, well-maintained home with decades of loving care and tasteful updates throughout. Bright first floor features hardwood floors, large living room, dining room, enclosed back porch, bedroom, and a full bath. Upstairs offers two bedrooms, a full bath, and a flexible landing area owner used as a home office. Unfinished basement includes a never-used full bath-ideal for finishing. Beautifully landscaped yard and a two-car garage completes the package. Ready to move in and enjoy.
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$650,000
538 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
3beds
1,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1901
3,125 Square Feet Lot
$598,200 Zestimate®
$342/sqft
$3,867 Estimated rent
Home value
$598,200
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Bright first floorEnclosed back porchBeautifully landscaped yardTwo-car garageDining roomHardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Regina Cartright, CRS (847)727-5424,
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Michael Bernard, ABR
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12590855
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 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
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,125 sqft
- Dimensions: 25 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 10244220390000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1901
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Sold | $650,000+13%$342/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12590855 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2026 | Contingent | $575,000$303/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12590855 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000+170%$303/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12590855 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/1999 | Sold | $213,000+110.2%$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/1993 | Sold | $101,333$53/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $38,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $8,507 +4.6% | $37,999 |
| 2022 | $8,136 +35.8% | $37,999 +48.4% |
| 2021 | $5,990 +0.4% | $25,603 |
| 2020 | $5,969 -0.1% | $25,603 -10.5% |
| 2019 | $5,976 +23.8% | $28,607 +37.4% |
| 2018 | $4,827 +2.3% | $20,822 |
| 2017 | $4,716 -11.6% | $20,822 |
| 2016 | $5,337 -1.9% | $20,822 +4.1% |
| 2015 | $5,442 +1% | $20,010 |
| 2014 | $5,390 +2.4% | $20,010 |
| 2013 | $5,265 +17.1% | $20,010 +6.6% |
| 2012 | $4,496 +4.8% | $18,773 |
| 2011 | $4,292 +0.5% | $18,773 |
| 2010 | $4,270 -37.1% | $18,773 -42.1% |
| 2009 | $6,788 +38.6% | $32,396 -4% |
| 2008 | $4,897 +17.3% | $33,746 |
| 2007 | $4,174 -7.9% | $33,746 +27% |
| 2006 | $4,532 +9.8% | $26,582 |
| 2005 | $4,126 +3.5% | $26,582 |
| 2004 | $3,987 -6.8% | $26,582 +26.7% |
| 2003 | $4,276 +2.8% | $20,980 |
| 2002 | $4,159 +35.2% | $20,980 |
| 2001 | $3,077 -12.2% | $20,980 +43.8% |
| 2000 | $3,506 +19% | $14,591 |
| 1999 | $2,946 | $14,591 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60202
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Oakton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Chute Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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