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Curtis Crotty

curtis@thecrottygroup.com +1(847) 602-3296

$ 199,000

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1242 Elmwood AVE #2 Evanston, IL 60202

1 Bed

1 Bath

UPDATED:

03/11/2025 06:16 PM

Key Details

Property Type Condo

Sub Type Condo

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

MLS Listing ID 12306078

Bedrooms 1

Full Baths 1

HOA Fees $344/mo

Rental Info Yes

Year Built 1928

Annual Tax Amount $3,832

Tax Year 2023

Lot Dimensions COMMON

Property Sub-Type Condo

Property Description

Special unit in intimate vintage building. The private entrance to this tier allows access to only three units. This serene condo has a beautiful wood burning fireplace with original tile work and a wood mantle. There is a new chimney with a new liner. The fireplace is flanked with original quaint wooden built-ins on either side. Hallway has some nice detailing with curved arches leading to dining room. The bedroom has an efficient and attractive wall of custom cabinetry and offers a dresser, closet and some open shelving. Galley kitchen boasts the charming original porcelain sink with attached metal cabinet and wood cabinets with casement latches for all your dish ware. Multicolored small tiles grace the floor of the charming bathroom and the bath itself is a deep, long porcelain tub. This unit is an oasis away from street noise and there is sun exposure from all four directions. There is a small outdoor area on the back staircase. A large caged storage unit is located in the basement as well as a very clean and uncluttered laundry room. Building has a 4 year old roof and a new boiler was installed in July 2021. Fridge replaced 3 months ago, Coin laundry on basement, in- unit IS allowed with HOA approval.Rentals allowed after 2 yrs. occupancy. Excellent maintenance on this unique building. Evanston surface lot across the street (lot 23) with a permit. Located in a walk to.... Metra, el train, Fountain Square, downtown restaurants and 6 blocks to Lake Michigan. A sweet haven for escape in the center of town.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Area Evanston

Rooms

Basement None

Interior

Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Bookcases, Separate Dining Room

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Wall Unit(s)

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Refrigerator

Exterior

Amenities Available Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Storage

Building

Dwelling Type Attached Single

Story 1

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Washington Elementary School

Middle Schools Nichols Middle School

High Schools Evanston Twp High School

School District 65 , 65, 202

Others

HOA Fee Include Heat,Water,Insurance,TV/Cable,Exterior Maintenance,Lawn Care,Scavenger,Snow Removal

Ownership Condo

Special Listing Condition List Broker Must Accompany

Pets Allowed Cats OK, Dogs OK

Listed by Julie Bird • Compass