1580 Florence, Evanston IL 60201
$649,900

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Property 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!

Features & Information

Key Details

  • List Price $649,900
  • Property Taxes $7,675.30
  • Square Feet 1679
  • Price/ Sq. Ft. $387.08
  • Year Built 1893
  • Parking Type Garage
  • Status Price Change

Rooms

  • Total Rooms 8
  • Basement F
  • Master Bedroom

  • Master Bath N
  • Room Size 12X09
  • Bedroom 2

  • Room Size 12X09
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3

  • Room Size 13X07
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Living Room

  • Room Size 17X13
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Family Room

  • Room Size 36X17
  • Floor Level Basement
  • Dining Room

  • Room Size 13X10
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Kitchen

  • Room Size 12X12
  • Kitchen Type Eating Area-Table Space
  • Floor Level Main Level
  • Flooring Hardwood
  • Basement

  • Basement Description Finished,Crawl,Exterior Access,Egress Window,Storage Space
  • Bathroom(s) in Basement Y

Additional Rooms

  • Additional Room 1

  • Additional Room 1 Name Enclosed Porch Heated
  • Additional Room Size 17X6
  • Additional Room Level Main Level
  • Additional Room Flooring Hardwood
  • Additional Room 2

  • Additional Room 2 Name Pantry
  • Additional Room Size 5X4
  • Additional Room Level Main Level
  • Additional Room Flooring Hardwood

Interior Features

  • Appliances

  • Appliances Included Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Heating & Cooling

  • Heating Type Radiators, Baseboard
  • Air Conditioning Central Air, Space Pac

Exterior Features

  • Building Information

  • Age of Building 100+ Years
  • Exterior Construction Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Block,Brick
  • Parking

  • Parking Garage
  • # of Cars 2
  • Garage Features Garage Door Opener(s)

Location

  • County Cook
  • Township Evanston
  • Corporate Limits Evanston
  • Directions to Property Lake Street, West To Florence, North To 1580.
  • Schools

  • Elementary School District 65
  • School Name Dewey Elementary School
  • Junior High District 65
  • School Name Nichols Middle School
  • High School District: 202
  • School Name Evanston Twp High School
  • Property Taxes

  • Tax 7675.30
  • Tax Year 2024
  • Tax Exemptions Homeowner
  • Parcel Identification Number 10134080230000
  • Lot Information

  • Dimensions 50 X 138

Utilities

  • Sewer Sewer-Publ

Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago | Phone: 847.492.9660
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