IL
Cook
Evanston
60201
1580 Florence Avenue
1580 Florence Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
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Listing Type
Single Family
Listing Status
Active
24
$695,000

Home Details for 1580 Florence Avenue

Price
$695,000
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Square feet
1679
Year built
1899
County
Cook
Total rooms
8
Garage
2
Basement
Sump Pump, Finished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Full
MLS Listing#
12589551
Property Description

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 Features
  • Basement
    • Sump Pump
    • Finished
    • Crawl Space
    • Exterior Entry
    • Storage Space
    • Full
  • House Interior
    • Pantry
    • In-Law Floorplan
    • High Ceilings
  • Parking
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Detached
    • Garage
  • Heating Information
    • Hot Water
    • Baseboard
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
  • Water Features
    • Public
School Information
School Information for 1580 Florence Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
Elementary School
Dewey Elementary School
Middle School
Nichols Middle School
High School
Evanston Twp High School
Listing Courtesy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago - 847-492-9660
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Last Updated: 2026-04-09 03:33:48
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