Sold239d on marketHistoric · 130 yrs
905 Colfax St
Evanston, IL, 60201 • 60201 • Cook County
$800,000
$500/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,600Sqft
0.2 acLot
1896Built
Property DNA
Farmhouse Style
Built 1896 · 130 years of history
1 Fireplace
Living Room
2-Car Garage
On Site · Detached · Off Alley · Garage
This home is in high demand
Listed 239 days ago · 18 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
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239 days on market
Established listing
$500/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1896 · Historic
Charming 3-Story Farmhouse in Prime NE Evanston Location Set on a deep, wide lot surrounded by mature trees, this delightful 3-story farmhouse offers timeless charm and modern potential. Located in sought-after Northeast Evanston, the home features hardwood floors throughout, a cozy fireplace, and a third-floor walk-up that offers excellent potential for additional living space or a private office/studio. Enjoy the convenience of a 2-car garage plus a 2-car parking pad-ideal for guests, extra vehicles, or as a possible site for an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). All this in a fantastic location close to Lake Michigan beaches, Grosse Point Lighthouse, Northwestern University, public transit (El and Metra), a golf course, Evanston Hospital, and scenic walking/bike trails.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights cozy fireplace, third-floor walk-up, and mature trees as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,937/month
Principal & Interest$3,870
Property Tax$800
Insurance$267
Down payment20% ($160,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.08% rate · 30yr fixed · $640,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1896
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot8,550 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleFarmhouse
Year built1896
Stories3
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Site, Detached, Off Alley, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished,Full
Fireplaces1
Lot8,550 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60201
Annual tax$13,968
Parcel1107109020
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace
Living Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
On Site
Detached
Off Alley
Garage
Construction
Stucco
Room details
1 room detailed
Dining Room
Separate
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market239
Est. value$822,000
Est. rent$4,325/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$500
On marketJul 19, 2025
PostedJul 19, 2025
Last sold$800,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedAug 17, 2025
Tour days6
Views18
How are the schools in Evanston?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Evanston, IL, 60201
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 14, 2025Sold$800,000$500MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 4, 2025Pending Sale$799,000$499MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 21, 2025Contingent$799,000$499MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 19, 2025Listed For Sale$799,000$499MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 19, 2003Sold$515,000$322Public Record
Feb 3, 1998Sold$330,000$206Public Record
Apr 6, 1994Sold$201,000$126Public Record
Sold$800,000
Aug 14, 2025•$500/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$799,000
Aug 4, 2025•$499/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$799,000
Jul 21, 2025•$499/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$799,000
Jul 19, 2025•$499/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$515,000
Mar 19, 2003•$322/sqft•Public Record
Sold$330,000
Feb 3, 1998•$206/sqft•Public Record
Sold$201,000
Apr 6, 1994•$126/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2023$13,968$60,500
Apr 11, 2022$15,623$70,108
Apr 11, 2021$10,053$40,873
Apr 11, 2020$9,977$40,873
Apr 11, 2019$10,676$48,603
Apr 11, 2018$11,894$46,482
Apr 11, 2017$12,056$48,191
Apr 11, 2016$11,656$48,191
Apr 11, 2015$10,463$41,312
Apr 11, 2014$10,762$42,786
Apr 11, 2013$10,498$42,786
Apr 11, 2012$9,796$43,660
Apr 11, 2011$10,273$45,228
Apr 11, 2010$10,222$45,228
Apr 11, 2009$12,204$58,613
Apr 11, 2008$11,876$61,056
Apr 11, 2007$11,438$61,056
Apr 11, 2006$9,892$46,808
Apr 11, 2005$9,724$46,808
Apr 11, 2004$9,480$46,808
Apr 11, 2003$7,987$35,973
Apr 11, 2002$7,751$35,973
Apr 11, 2001$6,617$35,973
Apr 11, 2000$6,496$27,254
Apr 11, 1999$6,358$27,254
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Local context around this listing
Evanston, IL • Cook County
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Nearby zip codes
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