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1580 Florence Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201
  • $599,898
  • STATUS: Active
  • MLS #: 12589551
UPDATED: 96 min ago
$599,898
  • 3
    BEDS
  • N/A
    ACRES
  • 2
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,679
    SQFT
  • $357
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1893
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
School District:
65

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!

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1580 Florence Avenue Evanston, IL 60201

  • Price: $599,898
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: Days
  • Updated: 96 min ago
  • MLS #: 12589551
3
Beds
2
Baths
0
½ Baths
N/A
Acres
1,679
SQFT
$357
$/SQFT
1893
Built
Neighborhood:
Dewey Conference
County:
Cook
Area:
Evanston
Elementary School:
Dewey Elementary School
Middle School:
Nichols Middle School
High School:
Evanston Twp High School
School District:
65
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!
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Farmhouse Foundation Details BlockBrick/Mortar Is Parking Included In Price Yes Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre Parking Features Garage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage Parking Total 2 Roof Asphalt Types 1 Story Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s) Approximate Finished Sq Ft 1679 Attic Pull Down Stair Basement Bathrooms YN Yes Basement Details FinishedCrawl SpaceExterior EntryEgress WindowStorage SpaceFull Bathroom Separate Shower Bedrooms Below Grade 0 Bedrooms Total 3 Cooling Central AirSmall Duct High Velocity Dining Room Separate Fireplaces Total 0 Flooring HardwoodLaminate Heating Radiator(s)Baseboard Interior Features 1st Floor BedroomIn-Law Floorplan1st Floor Full BathHigh CeilingsHistoric/Period MlwkSeparate Dining RoomReplacement WindowsQuartz Counters Laundry Features Gas Dryer HookupCommon AreaSink Lower Square Feet 672 Main Sq Ft 1007 Room Type Enclosed Porch HeatedPantryMud RoomStorage Rooms Enclosed Porch Heated (Main) Pantry (Main) Mud Room (Main) Storage (Basement) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) (N/A) Bedroom 2 (Main) Bedroom 3 (Main) Bedroom 4 (N/A) Dining Room (Main) Family Room (Basement) Kitchen (Main) Laundry (Basement) Living Room (Main) Master Bedroom (Main) Rooms Total 8 Total Sq Ft 1679 Unfinished Sqft 1868

Property Features

Age 100+ Years Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable Association Fee Includes None Built Before1978 YN Yes Community Features ParkTennis Court(s)Sidewalks Corporate Limits Evanston Currently Leased No Disability Access And Or Equipped No Electric Circuit Breakers General Information None Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required Mls Actual Status Active New Construction YN No Other Equipment CO DetectorsSump Pump Ownership Fee Simple Rebuilt YN No Rehab Year 2026 Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions List Broker Must Accompany Tax Annual Amount 7675.3 Tax Year 2024 Township Evanston Type Detached Single Water Source Public

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© 2026 Midwest Real Estate Data LLC. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by MTP, MRED or Ani Real Estate.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026-06-10T13:31:29.54 UTC. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Some properties which appear for sale on this website may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. NOTICE: Many homes contain recording devices, and buyers should be aware they may be recorded during a showing.

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