1204 Madison St

Evanston, IL 60202

$685,000
Price
3
Beds
2,014 Sq. Ft.
$340 / Sq. Ft.
2,014
Sq. Ft.
$340
per Sq. Ft.
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1
Listed By @propertiesContingent
Listed By @propertiesContingent
a view of a house with a yard
a dining room with wooden floor a chandelier a wooden table and chairs
a view of a dining room with furniture and wooden floor
a view of a dining room that has a table and chairs in it
a view of a dining room with furniture and a potted plant
a living room with furniture and a window
a bedroom with a bed and a window
a bedroom with furniture and a window
a view of an empty room with wooden floor and a window
a bathroom with a sink a toilet a mirror and shower
a view of a livingroom with furniture and a flat screen tv
a bedroom with a bed and a chandelier
a bathroom with a sink and a mirror
a bathroom with a shower and a sink
a backyard of a house with lots of green space

Description

Welcome to your next home! This charming and thoughtfully updated property sits on a beautiful lot in a highly desirable Evanston location, offering a perfect blend of classic character and modern upgrades. The bright and spacious living room welcomes you with a wood-burning fireplace and beautiful attached built-ins. The separate dining room showcases original custom paneling and leads to a cozy rear sitting room, which opens onto an expansive deck overlooking the large backyard-perfect for relaxing...Welcome to your next home! This charming and thoughtfully updated property sits on a beautiful lot in a highly desirable Evanston location, offering a perfect blend of classic character and modern upgrades. The bright and spacious living room welcomes you with a wood-burning fireplace and beautiful attached built-ins. The separate dining room showcases original custom paneling and leads to a cozy rear sitting room, which opens onto an expansive deck overlooking the large backyard-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The adjacent kitchen and pantry provide excellent functionality and flow. The main level features two bedrooms and a fully renovated full bathroom, along with refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. The fully updated basement expands your living space with a family/recreation room, a third bedroom, a second full bathroom with a new vanity and laundry area, and a large storage room. Numerous improvements include recently painted front steps and back deck, new kitchen appliances, new light fixtures in all bedrooms and new blinds in the living room and primary bedroom. You'll also encounter upgraded 200-amp electrical service and an EV charger in the detached garage. The spectacular space has been further enhanced with several newly planted trees and new large front garden beds, adding to its enchanting curb appeal. The unfinished attic presents enormous potential for future expansion, with playroom or additional bedrooms and bathroom possibilities. Ideally located west of Ridge and east of Asbury, this home is close to Robert Crown, schools, parks, Main Street shopping and dining, and public transportation. Don't miss out on this exceptional, move-in ready property!
  1. Listed by Lynn Briskin • @properties Christie’s International Real Estate
    P: (847)-732-0303

Property Details for 1204 Madison Street

Area
Evanston
Township
Evanston
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Small Duct High Velocity
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/04/2026 01:58 PM

Property Details for 1204 Madison Street

StatusContingent
MLS #12624509
Days on Market-
Taxes$12,093 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1 Story
Year Built1921
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,200 SF
CountyCook County
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

Location

Add your commute

Building Information for 1204 Madison Street

Stories-Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,200 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$4,421 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,413

Property Taxes

$1,008

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 1204 Madison Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 65
  • Elementary School: Oakton Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Chute Middle School
  • High School District: 202
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
  • Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 750
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Deck, Pantry, Storage, Walk In Closet, Foyer, Attic, Sitting Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Type: 1 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 1264
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2014
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2014
  • Main Sq Ft: 1264
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X124
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 10
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 2
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 750.0
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1188
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2026-04-28T16:14:25
  • Photos Count: 56
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
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: 16X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 14X09
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X16
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 22X14
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 6X5
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 22X16
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 5X4
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 27X19
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 6X6
Attic Room Information
  • Room Level: Attic
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Dimensions: 36X16
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Dimensions: 15X8

Property History for 1204 Madison Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1486600421

$565,000

+8.6% / yr

May 6, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644448746

$446,500

+4.5% / yr

Jun 11, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #333130137

$329,000

-0.9% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1486600421

$565,000

+8.6% / yr

05/06/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #644448746

$446,500

+4.5% / yr

06/11/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #333130137

$329,000

-0.9% / yr

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

Public Records for 1204 Madison Street

Taxable ValueLand$17,188Additions$32,373Total$49,561
Tax Record2023$12,156 ($1,013 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,188 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,188 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyCOOKAPN11-19-308-010

Schools near 1204 Madison Street

This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Oakton Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Chute Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Evanston Twp High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rice Childrens Center
Public - 1 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Oakton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Chute Middle School
Public6 to 8

Evanston Twp High School
Public9 to 12

Rice Childrens Center
Public1 to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Neighborhood Map and Transit

Similar Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (\"MRED\"), MRED PLN GRID, Northwest Indiana REALTORS® Association and NorthWest Illinois Alliance of REALTORS is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 05/04/2026 01:58 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.