1215 Washington St Evanston, IL 60202
Crown Park NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,254/month
Highlights
- Very Popular Property
- Landscaped Professionally
- Wood Flooring
- Chute Middle School Rated 9+
- Mature Trees
- 2-minute walk to Monroe Tot Lot
About This Home
OPEN 11-1 Sat 4/4 | OFFERS DUE 12pm MON 4/6. Welcome home to this enchanting 5-bedroom | 3.1-bath South Evanston farmhouse, where timeless charm meets thoughtful modern updates. Beautifully restored, curated, and full of artisan spirit, this home offers the perfect blend of vintage appeal and today's conveniences. A welcoming covered front porch invites you in and opens to a private Foyer anchored by a dramatic mahogany staircase, setting the tone for this unexpectedly spacious, flexible and thoughtfully designed home. Hardwood floors and updated modern light fixtures enhance the warm, magical, and inviting feel throughout. The main level is ideal for both everyday living and entertaining, featuring soaring 9-foot ceilings and impressive 7-foot windows that fill the home with an abundance of natural light. A generous Living Room flows seamlessly into the Dining Room and updated culinary Kitchen - the heart of the home. Designed with both style and function in mind, the Kitchen offers island seating, painted cabinetry, a convenient walk-in pantry, and high-end appliances (2020-2021), including a Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, GE Cafe range, and Bosch dishwasher. The main level also includes a versatile Den with a custom-built, whimsical yet functional rustic woodland live-edge corner desk, along with a private Guest Bedroom featuring an Ensuite Bath with dual sinks, jetted tub, and bidet. The Guest Bedroom also offers an adjoining Sunroom currently used as an artist's studio. These flexible spaces easily adapt to your needs as a home office, guest suite, in-law arrangement, or additional living space. A stylish Powder Room and a combination Mudroom/Laundry with LG washer & dryer (2020) complete the main level. Upstairs, the bright Primary Suite with skylight offers a tranquil retreat with a beautifully appointed Ensuite Bath, including a double vanity, soaking tub with overhead shower, and two nice sized closets. Three additional Bedrooms provide exceptional flexibility, with one large enough to serve as a family room, office, playroom, or studio. A full Hall Bath and a cozy Nook -perfect for reading, a writing desk, yoga, or potential walk-in closet or second-floor laundry - round out the upper level. Major updates include newer windows, newer siding and roof (2018), SpacePak central air (2019), high-efficiency boiler with two zones (2024), 75 Gal water heater (2024) 200-amp electrical service (2024), offering peace of mind for years to come. Additional features include an unfinished basement, detached 2-car garage, and a charming shed ideal for storage, hobbies, or creative use. Ideally located near parks, Robert Crown Community Center, CTA and Metra, the Main Dempster Mile shopping and dining district, as well as Evanston's beautiful beaches and lakefront bike paths. A truly special home. Do not miss this one-of-a-kind treasure!
Listing Agent
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty Brokerage Phone: (312) 749-8128 License #475181085 Listed on: 03/30/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,270
Year Built
- Built in 1884 | Remodeled in 2018
Lot Details
- 7,248 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x145
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Mature Trees
- Wooded Lot
Parking
- 2.5 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,635 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- High Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Replacement Windows
- Drapes & Rods
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Unfinished Attic
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Bosch Dishwasher
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- In-Law or Guest Suite
- Bathroom on Main Level
- Bidet
- Dual Sinks
- Whirlpool Bathtub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Shed
- Porch
Schools
- Oakton Elementary School
- Chute Middle School
- Evanston Twp High School
Utilities
- Zoned Heating
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,783 | $68,593 | $22,880 | $45,713 |
| 2024 | $14,783 | $60,270 | $19,663 | $40,607 |
| 2023 | $14,181 | $60,270 | $19,663 | $40,607 |
| 2022 | $14,181 | $60,270 | $19,663 | $40,607 |
| 2021 | $13,334 | $49,576 | $11,440 | $38,136 |
| 2020 | $13,152 | $49,576 | $11,440 | $38,136 |
| 2019 | $12,804 | $57,371 | $11,440 | $45,931 |
| 2018 | $11,091 | $43,386 | $9,652 | $33,734 |
| 2017 | $10,816 | $43,386 | $9,652 | $33,734 |
| 2016 | $10,986 | $45,358 | $9,652 | $35,706 |
| 2015 | $9,634 | $38,048 | $8,043 | $30,005 |
| 2014 | $9,556 | $38,048 | $8,043 | $30,005 |
| 2013 | $9,319 | $38,048 | $8,043 | $30,005 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/06/2026 04/06/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 04/02/2026 04/02/26 | For Sale | $925,000 | +37.0% | $254 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/10/2019 05/10/19 | Sold | $675,000 | 0.0% | $293 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/16/2019 03/16/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/14/2019 03/14/19 | For Sale | $675,000 | -- | $293 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $675,000 | First American Title | |
| Deed | $275,000 | Chicago Title Land Trust Co | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $540,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $220,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12600550
APN: 11-19-300-020-0000
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