Seller's Agent in 2024
Tedi Smola
@ Properties
(773) 552-1122
1 in this area
158 Total Sales
1508 Florence Ave Evanston, IL 60201
West Evanston NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,040,000 - $1,366,000
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
3,803
Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Property is near park
- Recreation Room
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Dewey Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- 2-minute walk to Penny Park
About This Home
As of August 2024Welcome to 1508 Florence Ave in Evanston, Illinois. This meticulously updated bungalow offers 5 full bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms, plus a convenient powder room on the main level. Recently enhanced with a full two-story addition completed in 2022, this home effortlessly blends classic charm with modern amenities. Step into the foyer and be greeted by the formal living and dining rooms, adorned with gleaming hardwood floors, beautifully restored woodwork, and original built-ins. Custom wooden shutters are featured throughout the home. Adjacent to the dining room is one of the three primary bedrooms, complete with a full bathroom and a large closet with built-ins. The thoughtfully designed kitchen boasts newly refaced cabinets, quartz countertops, and high-end appliances, including a Fisher & Paykel 48" built-in, cabinet-depth refrigerator. The kitchen opens to the main level addition: a spacious family room with French doors leading to a custom deck overlooking a professionally landscaped yard and paver patio. The family room also features a ventless, remote-controlled gas fireplace with a marble surround and custom built-ins. A custom shelving unit and wine fridge are conveniently located near the stairs. Upstairs, you'll find four full bedrooms and three full bathrooms. Two of these bedrooms are suites, each with walk-in closets, double vanities, and en-suite bathrooms. The expansive primary suite, part of the new addition, features a large walk-in closet and a spa-like bathroom with a double sink, jetted tub, and separate steam shower. The lower level offers a large recreation room with ample storage, a full bathroom, a laundry room, and a mechanical room. The home boasts numerous updates, including newer mechanicals, a new roof, and dual-zoned heating and air conditioning. Your private oasis awaits outside on a generous 50 x 138 lot, featuring a new deck, a new paver patio with a fire pit and in-line gas starter, and a grill with an in-line gas starter. The yard is beautifully landscaped with an in-ground sprinkler system, outdoor Bluetooth music system, and automatic lighting in both the front and back yards. Located in the vibrant city of Evanston, this home is just a 1/2 block away from Penny Park and walkable to Dewey Elementary School and Downtown Evanston. Evanston is known for its beautiful lakefront, historic architecture, and bustling cultural scene, offering an ideal blend of suburban tranquility and urban convenience. Enjoy the community's numerous parks, shops, restaurants, and easy access to public transportation.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475178548 Listed on: 07/05/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,110
Year Built
- Built in 1922 | Remodeled in 2022
Lot Details
- 6,900 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 138
- Fenced Yard
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
- Sprinkler System
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Bungalow
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3,803 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Fireplace With Gas Starter
- Window Treatments
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Storm Screens
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Partially Carpeted
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
- Main Floor Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathroom on Main Level
Laundry
- Laundry closet
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
- Finished Basement Bathroom
Schools
- Dewey Elementary School
- Nichols Middle School
- Evanston Twp High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
- Humidifier
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
- Multiple Water Heaters
Additional Features
- Brick Porch or Patio
- Property is near park
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 5, 2024
Closed on
Aug 12, 2024
Sold by
Gerdes Gerald F and Freeman Beth
Bought by
Sahara Saloni and Sahara Alexandra
Seller's Agent
Tedi Smola
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rizwan Gilani
ALLURE Real Estate
List Price
$1,250,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,871
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.15%
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Outstanding Balance
$944,122
Interest Rate
6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$310,749
Purchase Details
Listed on
Dec 4, 2015
Closed on
May 25, 2016
Sold by
Boyer Margaret P
Bought by
Gerdes Gerald F and Freeman Beth
Seller's Agent
Sally Mabadi
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jeannine Viti
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.26%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 23, 2016
Sold by
Zastrow Adam C
Bought by
Boyer Margaret P
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 21, 2013
Closed on
Aug 7, 2013
Sold by
Meyers Michael K
Bought by
Zastrow Adam C and Boyer Margaret
Seller's Agent
Carolyn Smith
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Anne Rodia
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$450,000
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.56%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 21, 2012
Sold by
Meyers Michael K and Desaulniers Janet M
Bought by
Meyers Michael K and The Michael K Meyers Revocable Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 26, 1997
Sold by
Regibeau Pierre M and Rockett Katharine E
Bought by
Meyers Michael K and Desaulniers Janet M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahara Saloni | $1,200,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Gerdes Gerald F | $675,000 | None Available | |
| Boyer Margaret P | -- | Attorney | |
| Zastrow Adam C | $450,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Meyers Michael K | -- | None Available | |
| Meyers Michael K | $130,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Sahara Saloni | $960,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gerdes Gerald F | $417,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Meyers Michael K | $156,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2024 08/18/24 | Sold | $1,200,000 | +0.4% | $316 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/14/2024 07/14/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/11/2024 07/11/24 | Price Changed | $1,195,000 | -4.4% | $314 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/05/2024 07/05/24 | For Sale | $1,250,000 | +85.2% | $329 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/06/2016 06/06/16 | Sold | $675,000 | 0.0% | $250 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/06/2016 06/06/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/06/2016 06/06/16 | For Sale | $675,000 | +50.0% | $250 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/09/2013 08/09/13 | Sold | $450,000 | 0.0% | $167 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/23/2013 06/23/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/21/2013 06/21/13 | For Sale | $450,000 | -- | $167 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $17,832 | $115,000 | $10,695 | $104,305 |
| 2024 | $17,832 | $73,657 | $8,970 | $64,687 |
| 2023 | $17,110 | $73,657 | $8,970 | $64,687 |
| 2022 | $17,110 | $73,657 | $8,970 | $64,687 |
| 2021 | $8,863 | $33,396 | $7,072 | $26,324 |
| 2020 | $8,744 | $33,396 | $7,072 | $26,324 |
| 2019 | $8,665 | $36,984 | $7,072 | $29,912 |
| 2018 | $6,751 | $24,640 | $5,865 | $18,775 |
| 2017 | $6,574 | $24,640 | $5,865 | $18,775 |
| 2016 | $8,609 | $36,517 | $5,865 | $30,652 |
| 2015 | $5,297 | $22,378 | $4,830 | $17,548 |
| 2014 | $5,943 | $22,378 | $4,830 | $17,548 |
| 2013 | $5,806 | $22,378 | $4,830 | $17,548 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Tedi Smola
-
Rizwan Gilani
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Rizwan Gilani
ALLURE Real Estate
(773) 456-6168
2 in this area
310 Total Sales
-
Sally Mabadi
Seller's Agent in 2016
Sally Mabadi
Compass
(847) 814-2943
3 in this area
109 Total Sales
-
Jeannine Viti
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Jeannine Viti
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(847) 987-3400
47 Total Sales
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2013
Carolyn Smith
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
-
Anne Rodia
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Anne Rodia
@ Properties
(773) 720-1616
101 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12102569
APN: 10-13-415-008-0000
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