1208 Dewey Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202

$435,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,400 Sq. Ft.
$311 / Sq. Ft.
1,400
Sq. Ft.
$311
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 1208 Dewey Avenue or "HIDDEN HOUSE" as it has been called for its siting at the back of the lot shielded by the magnificent Magnolia tree, an array of perennial blooming shrubs, boxwoods and peonies, as well as a shady bluestone patio! This country cottage in cosmopolitan Evanston has been recently updated "from top to bottom" with new navy blue vinyl siding, refinished honey pine floors, an up-to-date, "step-saver" kitchen with Corian counters, dishwasher, stove, lighting and sustainable...Welcome to 1208 Dewey Avenue or "HIDDEN HOUSE" as it has been called for its siting at the back of the lot shielded by the magnificent Magnolia tree, an array of perennial blooming shrubs, boxwoods and peonies, as well as a shady bluestone patio! This country cottage in cosmopolitan Evanston has been recently updated "from top to bottom" with new navy blue vinyl siding, refinished honey pine floors, an up-to-date, "step-saver" kitchen with Corian counters, dishwasher, stove, lighting and sustainable flooring. The 1st floor full bath boasts a glass box vented window, Marmoleum flooring and an Econo wall mounted space heater. The 2nd floor includes two bedrooms and a family room with a display window over looking the sunny patio and the landscaped yard The bedrooms are carpeted, the Primary bedroom features a "tete a tete" balcony! The basement/lower level benefits from a cordoned off space with a bathroom, new washer & dryer, glass block vented windows and storage shelves. The larger area, which might be used as another bedroom or guest suite, offers baseboard heating with its own thermostat, waterproofing and a sump pump-both with transferable warranties. The concrete parking space is conveniently located behind the house, just steps from the back door entry to the kitchen!
  1. Listed by Mary Anne Perrine • Baird & Warner

Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

Property Details for 1208 Dewey Avenue

Area
Evanston
Township
Evanston
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Baseboard, Space Heater/s
Architectural Style
Cottage
LISTING UPDATED: 07/02/2024 11:06 AM

Property Details for 1208 Dewey Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #11763903
Days on Market101
Taxes$8,103 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1932
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 1208 Dewey Avenue

Stories-Year Built1932Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

Property Information for 1208 Dewey Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 65
  • Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Nichols Middle School
  • High School District: 202
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Alley, Alley Access
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2024
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Rear of Lot, Garden, Partial Fencing, Wood Fence
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 32 X 165
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete,Off Alley
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2024-04-26T15:14:28
  • Photos Count: 15
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X9
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X8
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 11X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 20X9
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X14
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 23X12

Property History for 1208 Dewey Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1208 Dewey Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$9,331Additions$24,668Total$33,999
Tax Record2022$7,103 ($592 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,422 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,422 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,184 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1933CountyCOOKAPN10-24-201-035

Schools near 1208 Dewey Avenue

This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
M L King Jr Lab Experimental School
PublicK to 8

Nichols Middle School
Public6 to 8

Evanston Twp High School
Public9 to 12

Eths Day School
Public9 to 12

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