Don't want to choose between charm, natural light, and updated finishes? This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath combines historic character with thoughtful updates in an unbeatable location, just steps from Northwestern and downtown Evanston. Natural light fills the home through windows facing every direction. The front of the home offers a south-facing living room with a fireplace surrounded by beautiful custom built-in bookcases. A Juliet balcony and adjoining sunroom provide the ideal spot for a home office or reading nook. This home has multiple living spaces for family living and entertaining and also a great separation of spaces when privacy or noise separation is preferred. The updated open kitchen features timeless cabinetry, chic subway tile, a massive sink, and granite counters, flowing into a flexible space for a big dining space or the current extra den. Another sunny rear sunroom currently used as an office can easily convert into another guest space overlooking the shared backyard. Record amount of storage between huge bedroom closets, linen closets, two big coat closets, an extra storage room in the basement charming AND built in shelving in the living spaces, hallways, and bathroom. Enjoy proximity to Northwestern, the CTA Purple Line, Clark Street Beach, Lake Michigan, and all of downtown Evanston's dining and shopping. Monthly assessment includes property taxes!
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$305,000
721 Emerson St APT 2W, Evanston, IL 60201
2beds
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Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
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$315,900 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,459 Estimated rent
Home value
$315,900
$284,000 - $351,000
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Juliet balconyHistoric characterHuge bedroom closetsFlexible spaceUpdated open kitchenMultiple living spacesSunny rear sunroom
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Listing courtesy of:
Jane Gabriel (847)791-3667,
City and Field Real Estate
Bought with:
Mary Summerville, SRES
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12466307
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds, Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X09
Heating
- Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 11181100160000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Cooperative
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
- Major remodel year: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $900 monthly
- Amenities included: Storage, Laundry
- Services included: Heat, Water, Gas, Taxes, Insurance, Security, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Co-op
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Sold | $305,000+13% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12466307 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Contingent | $270,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12466307 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $270,000+21.1% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12466307 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2021 | Sold | $223,000-5.1% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10964656 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2021 | Contingent | $235,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10964656 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $235,000+34.3% |
Source: Baird & Warner #10951685 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2013 | Sold | $175,000-7.9% |
Source: Baird & Warnerc #08131550_60201_2W Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2013 | Pending sale | $190,000 |
Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08131550 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2012 | Listed for sale | $190,000-23.1% |
Source: Baird & Warner Real Estate #08131550 Report a problem | ||
| 7/21/2010 | Listing removed | $247,000 |
Source: Baird & Warner - Evanston #07511948 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2010 | Listed for sale | $247,000 |
Source: Baird & Warner - Evanston #07511948 Report a problem | ||
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Neighborhood: Noyes and Foster
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dewey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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