1580 Florence Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201
$615,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 1,679 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $357 |
| Beds: | 3 |
| Baths: | 2 |
| Year Built: | 1893 |
| Property Taxes: | $7,675 |
| Days On Market: | 114 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
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!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1893 | |
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| Farmhouse | |
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| Cook | |
| Dewey Conference | |
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| 12589551 | |
| 10134080230000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Dewey Elementary School |
65 | — | |
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Middle School
Nichols Middle School |
65 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Evanston Twp High School |
202 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
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| 29 Apr, 2025 | Sold | $380,000 | MRED MLS |
| 22 Mar, 2025 | Under contract | $365,000 | MRED MLS |
| 17 Mar, 2025 | Listed for sale | $365,000 | MRED MLS |
| 30 Jun, 2026 | Sold | $615,000 | MRED MLS |
| 18 Jun, 2026 | Under contract | $599,898 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $599,899 | MRED MLS |
| 7 Apr, 2026 | Listed for sale | $695,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Above Ground: 3
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
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Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: —
Basement Description: —
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
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| 50 X 138 | |
| Pull Down Stair | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2025 | $7,428 |
| 2026 | $7,675 |
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