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$615,000 SOLD Jun 2026
Listed at $599,898

1580 Florence Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

Closed
3 beds 2 baths 1,679 sqft (taped) Built 1893 Residential MLS #MRD12589551 73 days on market
Listing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago · 847-492-9660 · MLS #MRD12589551 · Status: Closed
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 details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters
Flooring
Hardwood, Laminate
Fireplaces
0
Basement
Finished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Egress Window, Storage Space, Full
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Common Area, Sink
Additional rooms
Enclosed Porch Heated, Pantry, Mud Room, Storage
Total rooms
8

Building & exterior

Style
Farmhouse
Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Vinyl Siding
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Block, Brick/Mortar
Windows
Screens, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low Emissivity Windows
Doors
ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Panel Door(s)
Patio & porch
Porch
Exposure
North,South,East,West

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
50 X 138
Township
Evanston
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Radiator(s), Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers
Equipment
CO Detectors, Sump Pump

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks

Schools

Elementary
Dewey Elementary School (65)
Junior high
Nichols Middle School (65)
High school
Evanston Twp High School (202)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$7,675 (2024)
Parcel number (PIN)
10134080230000
PIN
10134080230000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
4/7/2026
Sold
6/30/2026
Sold price
$615,000
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