1216 Darrow Ave

$585,000
Price
4
Beds
1,703 Sq. Ft.
$344 / Sq. Ft.
1,703
Sq. Ft.
$344
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Fall in love with this spacious 2 story home on a coveted oversized lot on a quiet Evanston cul-de-sac in West Village neighborhood! A lovely entry vestibule takes you into the open LR/DR with 2 first floor bedrooms and a hallway bath. Large updated eat-in kitchen with wine cooler and bar area all with gleaming hardwood floors on the main level! Brand new carpet leads you upstairs where you'll enjoy a spacious landing and 2 generous bedrooms sharing an en-suite bath! A full unfinished basement plus...Fall in love with this spacious 2 story home on a coveted oversized lot on a quiet Evanston cul-de-sac in West Village neighborhood! A lovely entry vestibule takes you into the open LR/DR with 2 first floor bedrooms and a hallway bath. Large updated eat-in kitchen with wine cooler and bar area all with gleaming hardwood floors on the main level! Brand new carpet leads you upstairs where you'll enjoy a spacious landing and 2 generous bedrooms sharing an en-suite bath! A full unfinished basement plus an oversized 2-car garage and a brick paver patio completes your charming home! All the big items have been updated: Fresh paint throughout, roof, soffits, gutters, HVAC all in the last few years. The City of Evanston has completed the lead pipe replacement project on this block so check that off the list! Convenient location to shopping, downtown Evanston, 94 and lakefront!

Property Details for 1216 Darrow Avenue

Area
Evanston
Township
Evanston
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas

Open Houses

Sunday, Dec 7th

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Public

LISTING UPDATED: 12/02/2025 04:48 PM

Property Details for 1216 Darrow Avenue

StatusNew
MLS #12526331
Days on Market10
Taxes$9,216 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1913
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,200 SF
CountyCook County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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Building Information for 1216 Darrow Avenue

Stories-Year Built1913Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,659 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,891

Property Taxes

$768

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1216 Darrow 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 Details: Yes, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Granite Counters, Pantry
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer, Storage, Loft
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Gas Oven
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2008
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1703
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 1703
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 1703
  • Main Sq Ft: 1070
  • Upper Sq Ft: 633
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 x 208
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2025-12-02T22:29:18
  • Photos Count: 24
  • 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: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 8X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X10
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X12
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 5X8
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 5X6
Loft Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Dimensions: 8X11

Property History for 1216 Darrow Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 2, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12477958

$599,900
Dec 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12526331

$585,000
Oct 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12477958

$619,000
Mar 11, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #133027063

$200,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/02/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12477958

$599,900
12/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12526331

$585,000
10/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12477958

$619,000
03/11/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #133027063

$200,000

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Public Records for 1216 Darrow Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$9,388Additions$31,996Total$41,384
Tax Record2023$9,216 ($768 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,651 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,651 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,216 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914CountyCOOKAPN10-24-200-031

Schools near 1216 Darrow 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

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.

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1216 Darrow Avenue is a single family home for sale in Evanston, IL 60202. This property was listed for sale on December 2, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, it's currently listed at $585,000. It has been on the market for a total of 10 days and was last sold on March 11, 2004. This listing's school districts are Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District. Nearby schools include M L King Jr Lab Experimental School, Nichols Middle School and Evanston Twp High School. 1216 Darrow Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,703 sqft single family home built in 1913.

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