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4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12634047 MLS ⋅ CLOSED Status

On a tree-lined street, among some of the area's most stately homes, this four-bedroom brick and stone Tudor preserves architectural detail while having modern updates. The home strikes a thoughtful balance, maintaining its original character while providing the functional amenities required for contemporary living. The double-entry foyer leads into a spacious living room, centered around a large fireplace and surrounded by expansive windows. The adjacent dining room features a traditional built-in hutch and a distinctive cutout that connects the space visually to the family room beyond. At the heart of the home, the updated kitchen was professionally designed by DeGuilio Kitchens with 42-inch solid wood custom Amish-made cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The space leads into an airy family and breakfast room addition, where large windows pull in natural light and offer clear views of the surrounding landscape. The second floor features a primary suite overlooking the quiet, residential street, along with two additional well-sized bedrooms. A large tandem room, surrounded by windows and views of the property's greenery, provides a flexible space for an office or sunroom. The third floor serves as a private fourth bedroom with plenty of additional room for a secondary living area or retreat. Outside, the grounds are professionally landscaped, complemented by the significant benefit of a three-car garage. A complete tear-off roof was installed in 2025. Located in a sought-after Northwest Evanston neighborhood, this home has been meticulously maintained to ensure that its historic style works in perfect tandem with everyday comfort. Home Improvement list can be found in Add'l Info.

2512 Lawndale Avenue, Evanston

$330,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 12424584 MLS ⋅ CLOSED Status ⋅ Essex In Evanston BLDG.

The Essex Condominiums offer you a quiet vintage courtyard design built in 1920. This sun filled third floor apartment has 9 ft ceilings, on the top third floor where you are the owner of the noise; nobody to bothers you from above. It hosts 2 spacious bedrooms, and 1 bath with an abundance of great storage closets additionally. The entry to the building is formal, and elegant in stature as well as spacious representing the period of glamour that was present in the 20's. As you follow the double doors to the stairwell, you are carried to the top floor, where sun drenches the apartment, and is set back from the street at the center of the courtyard. The architecture is Tudor Revival and includes crown moldings, arched entries, two stunning skylights; one in the kitchen, and the other in the living room where the cove molded ceilings decorate the room, along with the period decorative fireplace. The apartment space flows beautifully and feels more spacious than the square footage indicates. Pristine maple wood floors throughout all of the living space with traditional designed ceramic tile in the bathroom, housing an original cast iron tub. The window treatments are versatile and have been custom designed for the apartment. The kitchen is a galley style and sun pours through the skylight. It is appointed with natural maple kitchen cabinets, corian countertops, a walk-in pantry, a butler's pantry, and recessed lighting and overhead skylight. The bathroom is vintage with subway tiled wall and ceramic hexagonal tiled floors with a window drawing natural light. Both of the bedrooms are spacious and can accommodate king beds if needed, however, a floor plan is attached to allow you to configure the room capacity to your needs. There is an abundance of closet storage in the hallway as well as bedrooms. In-unit laundry can be added, but currently, the laundry is available in the basement, and additionally houses a deeded storage locker for this unit. Parking is easy on the street, and is available due to the lower density in the area where many single family homes surround the area. Pets are allowed. You can rent this unit (with board approval).The location is ideal in that it accommodates all of the many options for transport and access to everything that Evanston offers: many public and private schools, walkable to the L, Metra, Trader Joe's, Lake Michigan beach, parks, Union Pizza, Frio Gelato, Farmer's Market, YMCA, and car parking is very accessible and easy. This apartment is currently tenant occupied and requests 48 notice if possible for scheduling showings. Listing Broker must accompany. Use Showing Time for Scheduling.

908 Greenwood Street Unit #3W, Evanston

$808,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 12409718 MLS ⋅ CLOSED Status

One of a kind charmer. This unique farmhouse sits on a 50 X 160 lot which presents lush mature landscaping in the front and the back yards. Home has an appealing front porch offering a seating area and lovely french doors which open into the home. This one story dwelling has 10 foot ceilings and some stained glass windows. Reminiscent of many turn of the last century homes most of the floors are pine and quite beautiful. Owners have created an open welcoming kitchen with a generously sized eat-in area large enough for a full table and chairs. The painted cabinetry compliments the choice of bold decorative tile surround. There is an island with a sink sporting a quartz countertop. And to make all your dreams come true there is a walk in pantry. Three bedrooms each brightly painted with a closet blending traditional space with updating. The blend of the old (claw foot tub) with the new (double sinks) in the primary bath exhibits thoughtfulness in making changes to a home in order to maintain it's original integrity. In the basement there is a heated room currently being used as an exercise room but could easily be an office as it is quite bright with many windows all above grade. The unfinished remaining part of the basement has defined built in storage areas as well as open spaces. Directly out the kitchen door is a large deck that was rebuilt including new railings in 2020. The lovely deck faces west with some shading from the sun so you can admire your mature bushes, perennials and foliage in your back yard oasis. House is in a great walk to the train/walk to downtown location. New roof on house and garage in 2020. See additional info for more upgrades.

1422 Wesley Avenue, Evanston

$1,300,000

6 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 12373072 MLS ⋅ CLOSED Status

The perfect blend of modern convenience and vintage grace! This beautifully crafted 1911 home was designed by and for Arthur Howell Knox. The sweeping front lawn, a feature only a few homes have on Park Place, welcomes and leads you to the prominent front terrace with distinctive columns and pergola. The cozy entry leads to the spacious living room highlighted by the brick wood burning fireplace. The living room offers original French doors that lead to the expansive front patio. The sun filled dining room opens to both the kitchen and also has the original French doors leading to the brick paver patio overlooking the lushly landscaped backyard. The kitchen was renovated to enhance the character of the home yet embrace all modern amenities and showcase the view of the backyard. The first floor offers 2 large bedrooms and a full bath all showcasing the charm of yesteryear. The second floor provides all of todays conveniences with 4 true bedrooms including the large primary bedroom with a walk in closet, traditional wall closet and a full bath with a linen closet. The hall bath has 2 skylights to help maximize natural light. The lower level is partially finished with a rec room, flexible space room for home office or gym, a workshop space and utility room. The backyard was designed with nature in mind and has space for a large garden or grass area and the 2 car garage is accessed from the alley. Truly an amazing home in a phenomenal location close to the Metra Train, all of the shops and restaurants Central St has to offer, Howell Park and the newly redone Independence Park!

2400 Park Place, Evanston

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