1580 Florence Avenue Evanston IL 60201 MLS #MRD12589551

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Open House Apr 19, 2026
01:30 – 03:30
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!

Property Details

Price:
$649,900
MLS #:
MRD12589551
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
Dewey Conference
Neighborhood:
evanston
Listed Date:
Apr 7, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,679
Year Built:
1893
FarmhouseTennisEvanstonEvanstonDewey ConferenceDewey Elementary SchoolNichols Middle SchoolEvanston Twp High School

Schools

School District:
202
Elementary School:
Dewey Elementary School
Middle School:
Nichols Middle School
High School:
Evanston Twp High School

Interior

Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Flooring
Hardwood, Laminate
Heating
Radiator(s), Baseboard
Interior Features
1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Common Area, Sink

Exterior

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Community Features
Park, Tennis Court(s), Sidewalks
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Porch
Roof
Asphalt
Window Features
Screens, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Low Emissivity Windows

Financial

HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2024
Taxes
$7,675

Listing Agent & Office

Karl Vogel
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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