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$699,000
Monthly Est:$3,479
4 Beds
2 Baths2 full baths
2,044sqft
1240 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
$699,000
$3,479/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
$-- HOA
-- sqft lot
$342/sq.ft
Description
CHARMING COTTAGE IN WEST VILLAGE with mature trees, landscaping and a herringbone brick walkway leading up to the front door. This 2044 sq ft house was built in 1898 and has the modern updates while retaining the vintage charm. There are 3 upstairs bedrooms and 1 downstairs guest room/office along with 2 full baths. The primary bedroom has a large sitting/dressing room with a wall of closets. Roof with gutter guards, and the kitchen and main-floor bath were updated in 2016, as well as structural supports added and basement waterproofing including sump pump and back up battery. Electrical panel has also been updated. The dining room centers on a converted electric fireplace surrounded with Delft tile. Original hardwood floors throughout with the exception of the downstairs Bedroom/office. Laundry is in the large unfinished basement with attached root cellar storage room. Wilder & Chases subdivision with Washington Elementary and Evanston Township High Schools. There is a private alley entrance off of Wilder.
- Houzeo last checked: 8 hours ago
- Listing updated: August 29, 2026 at 9:26 am
- Listing Provided by: Jennifer Hyman (773) 633-6138 | Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group (312) 492-7900
- Source: MRED MLS-IL | MLS#: 12725910
Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
--
Year Built
1898
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
2,044 sqft
Lot Size
-- sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
MRED MLS
MLS Number
12725910
MLS Status
Active
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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Pantry
Level: Main
Area: 42.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 6X7
Sitting Room
Level: Second
Area: 130.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X13
Other Room
Level: Basement
Area: 121.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Area: 132.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Area: 100.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 4
Level: Main
Area: 100.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10X10
Dining Room
Level: Main
Area: -- Square Feet
Dimensions: COMBO
Kitchen
Level: Main
Area: 286.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 22X13
Laundry
Level: Basement
Area: 720.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 24X30
Living Room
Level: Main
Area: 228.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19X12
Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Area: 230.00 Square Feet
Dimensions: 23X10
Interior
Sewer
Public Sewer
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Window Features
Skylight(s)
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1898
Home type
Single Family Residence
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Construction Materials
Brick
Utilities & Energy
Water Source
Public
Fireplace Features
Electric
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Electric
Circuit Breakers
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