1240 Wesley Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

Evanston
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1240 Wesley Avenue,Evanston, IL 60202
$699,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,044 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: jennifer hyman
Office: coldwell banker real estate group
MLS#:12725910
Source:MLSNI

Price summary

  • Price:$699,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$341.98

About this home

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.

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Home facts

  • Year built:1898
  • Listing ID #:12725910
  • Updated:August 14, 2026 at 01:41 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Description:Full, Unfinished
  • Living area:2,044 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Natural Gas
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1898
  • Building area:2,044 sq. ft.
  • Architectural Style:Cape Cod
  • Levels:2 Story

Schools

  • High school:Evanston Twp High School
  • Elementary school:Washington Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$699,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$341.98
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