2605 Thayer Street, Evanston, Illinois 60201


$725,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 1,094
Cost/Sqft: $594
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Year Built: 1926
Property Taxes: $12,123
Days On Market: 137
Lot Size: 0,13
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Description

Situated on a block with one of the longest-running block parties in Evanston sits 2605 Thayer - a charming, classic and refreshed Chicago bungalow. Fantastic blend of vintage architectural appeal combined with updates to enjoy today. Modern first-floor master suite, plus second bedroom and full bathroom, two work-from-home office spaces. Beautiful windows, hardwood floors, fresh decor and decorative fireplace plus built-in bookshelves in the living room that opens to the dining room. Updated kitchen boasts full height solid wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances, with adjacent TV room/reading room/office. The second floor offers endless opportunities with abundant storage and extra sitting room/home office/future third bedroom. Partially finished basement offers a playroom, office, storage & laundry, mechanical room and new mudroom area. Fully fenced backyard with patio and two-car garage plus parking space. Updated garage, electrical panel and wiring, modern master suite, and central air. In a highly walkable pocket of Evanston surrounded by grocery stores, parks & playgrounds, restaurants & shops, award-winning bakeries, cafes and more. A 10-minute (or less) walk to Central Street Metra, Wilmette Library, and the Green Bay Bike Trail. HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY THURSDAY, MAY 15TH AT 9:00 AM- NO ESCALATION CLAUSES.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1926
No
0.13
Cook
0 / Not Applicable
12340934
05343100240000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Kingsley Elementary School
65
Middle School
Haven Middle School
65 Not in DB
High School
Evanston Twp High School
202 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
5 Jun, 2012 Sold $395,000 MRED MLS
19 Apr, 2012 Under contract $395,000 MRED MLS
17 Apr, 2012 Listed for sale $395,000 MRED MLS
12 Jun, 2025 Sold $725,000 MRED MLS
15 May, 2025 Under contract $650,000 MRED MLS
12 May, 2025 Listed for sale $650,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Above Ground: 2
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: —

Other Specifics

2
38 X 150
Interior Stair
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2012 $7,651
2025 $12,123

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