1600 Dempster, Evanston IL 60202
Property Description
You'll love this cozy and sunny 5 bedroom, 2 bath Victorian-style farmhouse, located in the bustling Evanston Arts District. Situated on a corner lot, the home is flooded with natural sunlight. The home features high ceilings, original woodwork, new vinyl flooring, and cozy vintage finishes. Originally built in 1911, the first floor features combined living and dining rooms, two separate bedrooms perfect for offices or workrooms, and a guest bath. The kitchen completes this floor and features white cabinets with quartz countertops, newer stainless steel appliances and a water filtration system. The second floor includes a primary bedroom and en suite with a new pedestal sink and clawfoot tub, two additional bedrooms, a family room, and an additional play/sitting/studio room. The home has very flexible living spaces with enough rooms for everyone. Outdoor space includes a rebuilt front porch with a porch swing, a front yard with many perennials, and a back deck leading to a fenced, landscaped yard. Enjoy a two car garage with EV charger. A full unfinished basement provides storage, laundry and utilities. An unfinished attic provides unlimited potential. New roof in 2021. Walkable to Washington School, the new Robert Crown Center, Penny Park, Valli shopping center, the Main-Dempster Mile business district, Downtown Evanston business district, Dempster street beach, Metra UP-N and CTA Purple station.
Features & Information
Key Details
- List Price $725,000
- Property Taxes $7,428.38
- Square Feet 1932
- Price/ Sq. Ft. $375.26
- Year Built 1911
- Parking Type Garage
- Status New
Rooms
- Total Rooms 10
- Basement F
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Master Bedroom
- Master Bath F
- Room Size 12X14
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Bedroom 2
- Room Size 10X10
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Wood Laminate
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Bedroom 3
- Room Size 10X9
- Floor Level 2nd Level
- Flooring Wood Laminate
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Bedroom 4
- Room Size 10X17
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Wood Laminate
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Living Room
- Room Size 11X18
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Family Room
- Room Size 11X14
- Floor Level 2nd Level
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Dining Room
- Room Size 11X9
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Hardwood
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Kitchen
- Room Size 12X13
- Floor Level Main Level
- Flooring Wood Laminate
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Basement
- Basement Description Unfinished
- Bathroom(s) in Basement N
Additional Rooms
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Additional Room 1
- Additional Room Level 2nd Level
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Additional Room 2
- Additional Room 2 Name Sitting
- Additional Room Size 11X12
- Additional Room Level 2nd Level
- Additional Room Flooring Wood Laminate
Interior Features
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Appliances
- Appliances Included Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Water Purifier Owned
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Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
- Air Conditioning Central Air, Zoned
Exterior Features
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Building Information
- Age of Building 100+ Years
- Exterior Construction Other
- Foundation Brick
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Parking
- Parking Garage
- # of Cars 2
- Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s)
Location
- County Cook
- Township Evanston
- Corporate Limits Evanston
- Directions to Property Drive Two Blocks East From Dodge Avenue To Park On Dempster Street Or If Approaching From The East, Drive Three Blocks West Of Asbury And Turn Left On Florence Ave. House Is At Southwest Corner Of Florence And Dempster.
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Schools
- Elementary School District 65
- School Name Washington Elementary Sch
- Junior High District 65
- School Name Nichols Middle School
- High School District: 202
- School Name Evanston Twp High School
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Property Taxes
- Tax 7428.38
- Tax Year 2023
- Tax Exemptions Homeowner
- Parcel Identification Number 10242020110000
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Lot Information
- Dimensions 27 X 130
Utilities
- Sewer Sewer-Publ
Listed by Roman Patzner for Fulton Grace Realty | Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
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