1240 Wesley AVE, Evanston, IL 60202
1240 Wesley AVE, Evanston, IL 60202
1240 Wesley AVE, Evanston, IL 60202
1240 Wesley AVE, Evanston, IL 60202
1240 Wesley AVE, Evanston, IL 60202
1240 Wesley AVE, Evanston, IL 60202
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Steve Porter

Steve Porter

+1(773) 992-9619
$ 699,000
Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,044 SqFt

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$ 699,000
Est. payment | /mo
Save

4 Beds

2 Baths

2,044 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,044 sqft

Price per Sqft $341

MLS Listing ID 12725910

Style Cape Cod

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1898

Tax Year 2025

Lot Dimensions 40 x 150

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

CHARMING COTTAGE IN WEST VILLAGE with mature trees, landscaping and a herringbone brick walkway leading up to the front door. This 2044 sq ft house was built in 1898 and has the modern updates while retaining the vintage charm. There are 3 upstairs bedrooms and 1 downstairs guest room/office along with 2 full baths. The primary bedroom has a large sitting/dressing room with a wall of closets. Roof with gutter guards, and the kitchen and main-floor bath were updated in 2016, as well as structural supports added and basement waterproofing including sump pump and back up battery. Electrical panel has also been updated. The dining room centers on a converted electric fireplace surrounded with Delft tile. Original hardwood floors throughout with the exception of the downstairs Bedroom/office. Laundry is in the large unfinished basement with attached root cellar storage room. Wilder & Chases subdivision with Washington Elementary and Evanston Township High Schools.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Evanston

Rooms

Basement Unfinished, Full

Interior

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Electric

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Building Description Brick, No

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Level or Stories 2 Stories

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Washington Elementary School

High Schools Evanston Twp High School

School District 65 , 65, 202

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Jennifer Hyman of  Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group 

 

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