Welcome home! Don't miss this warm and inviting 5-bedroom 2.5 bath home on a beautiful tree-lined street in one of Evanston's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods. Just steps to Dempster and Main St shops, cafe's, restaurants, Trader Joe's, the purple line EL, Metra, Nichols middle school playground, tennis courts and a short walk to the lake! Unique wrap around porch is the perfect place to enjoy warm weather days and pleasant evenings. The first floor offers great space with a formal living room, a separate dining room, a family room with a gas fireplace, an office/den, a powder room and a sunny, open white kitchen with a skylight, all new appliances and sliding doors to your rear deck and beautifully landscaped yard and garden. High ceilings, original hardwood floors, crown moldings, and lots of large windows that flood the space with natural light creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout Upstairs, the second floor offers 3 guest bedrooms plus bedroom #4 - The largest bedroom and with 2 closets, it makes a great primary bedroom option. The spacious bathroom has a walk-in shower plus a separate soaking tub. The third level is a lovely surprise featuring a quiet alcove that's perfect for cozying up with your favorite book plus a bedroom with a large bathroom - Another great option for your primary suite. The walk-out basement provides a large, finished area, perfect for a playroom, a home gym, office or rec room. You'll also find storage space, mechanicals, and laundry. Venture outside down the winding brick paver walk to the oversized 2 car garage with newly painted floor. Lovingly maintained and full of charm, this special home is ready for its next chapter - Love where you live!
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Price cut: $100K (8/7)
$1,099,000
1022 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
5beds
2,783sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1897
7,465 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$395/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplaceTree-lined streetQuiet alcoveSpacious bathroomOriginal hardwood floorsLarge windowsCrown moldings
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 12, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Michael Thomas, CRS,GREEN 847-763-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12364554

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Third
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 231 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,783
- Total interior livable area: 2,783 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 718
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 7,465 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 11191150200000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $395/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $679,990
- Annual tax amount: $15,215
- Date on market: 5/15/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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