Sold939d on marketHistoric · 132 yrs
1629 Florence Ave
Evanston, IL, 60201 • West Side • Cook County
$625,000
$366/sqft
5Beds
2Baths
1,706Sqft
0.13 acLot
1894Built
Property DNA
Farmhouse Style
Built 1894 · 132 years of history
2-Car Garage
Concrete · Garage · On Site · Garage Owned · Detached
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Hardwood & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 939 days ago · 1 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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939 days on market
Established listing
$366/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1894 · Historic
PICTURE PERFECT 5+ BEDROOM FARMHOUSE! Space, Charm and Updates abound in this historic farmhouse located across from Mason Park in Evanston's highly sought after Dewey school district. This well-loved home has been beautifully maintained and offers a brand new kitchen with GE Cafe appliances, newer siding 2020, newer roof 2020, new water heater 2020, updated electric and a long list of cosmetic upgrades. Spacious floorplan boasts a massive great room with oversized bay windows overlooking the lush side yard, a newly renovated kitchen, and a huge family room perfect for lounging, play and projects! Also on the main floor, you will find a full-sized bedroom with WIC, an office, a full bathroom and glorious sun room with spanning park views! Travel upstairs to 4 additional bedrooms and a second bathroom! All of the bedrooms are large enough to accommodate a Queen or King sized bed! Dry basement is home to the laundry and an additional 35' x 21' storage space with 6.5' ceilings! Extra deep lot allows for huge yard and the construction of ALREADY APPROVED 20'x'24' 2 car garage (see attached document for approved plans). SELLERS ARE OFFERING $10k CREDIT TOWARDS THIS PROJECT!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights newly renovated kitchen, oversized bay windows, and huge yard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$3,857/month
Principal & Interest$3,024
Property Tax$625
Insurance$208
Down payment20% ($125,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $500,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1894
HeatingRadiator(s)
CoolingWall Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot5,662 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleFarmhouse
Year built1894
Stories2
Systems
HeatingRadiator(s)
CoolingWall Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingConcrete, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Exterior Entry,Storage Space,Full,Walk-Out Access
FencingWood
Lot5,662 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodWest Side
Annual tax$2,993
Parcel1013403002
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
1st Floor Bedroom
1st Floor Full Bath
Walk-In Closet(s)
High Ceilings
Historic/Period Mlwk
Dining Combo
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
High End Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Wood
Heating
Radiator(s)
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Laundry
Sink
Windows
Screens
Drapes
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Exterior
Fire Pit
Parking
Concrete
Garage
On Site
Garage Owned
Detached
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Community
Park
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Sump Pump
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second12×10 ft120 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Curtains/DrapesWindow Treatments)
Bedroom2
Second11×11 ft121 sqft
Flooring (Other)Window Treatments (Blinds)
Bedroom3
Second11×9 ft99 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
Bedroom4
Second12×9 ft108 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)Window Treatments (Window Treatments)
Bedroom5
Main11×10 ft110 sqft
Flooring (Hardwood)
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market939
Est. value$768,900
Est. rent$4,239/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$366
On marketAug 9, 2023
PostedAug 9, 2023
Last sold$625,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedSep 27, 2023
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Evanston?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Evanston, IL, 60201
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 14, 2023Sold$625,000$366MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 8, 2023Pending Sale$625,000$366MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 15, 2023Contingent$625,000$366MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 9, 2023Listed For Sale$625,000$366MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 25, 2022Sold$415,000$243MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 20, 2022Contingent$430,000$252MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 29, 2021Price Change$430,000$252MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 12, 2021Price Change$460,000$270MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 9, 2021Listed For Sale$480,000$281MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 9, 2021Listing Removed——MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 29, 2021Price Change$500,000$293MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 17, 2021Price Change$525,000$308MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 3, 2021Price Change$550,000$322MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 13, 2021Listed For Sale$575,000$337MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$625,000
Sep 14, 2023•$366/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$625,000
Sep 8, 2023•$366/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$625,000
Aug 15, 2023•$366/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$625,000
Aug 9, 2023•$366/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$415,000
Feb 25, 2022•$243/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$430,000
Jan 20, 2022•$252/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$430,000
Dec 29, 2021•$252/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$460,000
Dec 12, 2021•$270/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$480,000
Nov 9, 2021•$281/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Nov 9, 2021•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$500,000
Oct 29, 2021•$293/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$525,000
Oct 17, 2021•$308/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$550,000
Oct 3, 2021•$322/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$575,000
Sep 13, 2021•$337/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$12,588$51,999
Apr 11, 2022$10,649$51,999
Apr 11, 2021$2,993$46,177
Apr 11, 2020$2,751$46,177
Apr 11, 2019$2,721$51,025
Apr 11, 2018$3,188$48,657
Apr 11, 2017$12,983$48,657
Apr 11, 2016$3,599$48,657
Apr 11, 2015$4,006$40,143
Apr 11, 2014$3,885$40,143
Apr 11, 2013$3,886$40,143
Apr 11, 2012$8,375$39,723
Apr 11, 2011$8,503$39,723
Apr 11, 2010$7,905$39,723
Apr 11, 2009$9,756$54,300
Apr 11, 2008$9,240$56,563
Apr 11, 2007$8,363$56,563
Apr 11, 2006$7,804$44,575
Apr 11, 2005$7,686$44,575
Apr 11, 2004$7,405$44,575
Apr 11, 2003$6,485$32,270
Apr 11, 2002$6,308$32,270
Apr 11, 2001$5,490$32,270
Apr 11, 2000$5,395$24,763
Apr 11, 1999$5,395$24,763
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Evanston, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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