$175,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2014

1518 Oak Ave Unit 1N Evanston, IL 60201

Ridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
$387/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$146 Per Sq Ft

17% Above List Price

258 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • End Unit
  • Detached Garage
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Corner Lot
  • 2-minute walk to Merrick Rose Garden

About This Home

As of April 2025

SHORT SALE. Delightful & spacious vintage condo w/ east & north exposures. 2nd BR could be combo of DR, office, or den. French windows in both bedrooms, crown moldings, hardwood floors, ceiling fans, & decorative fireplace. Updated kitchen with excellent counter & cabinet space. Deeded garage pkg. Private courtyard w/ brick paver patio. Ideal location with 97 walk score. Pets okay.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janet Staackmann

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Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Branning

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $323

Year Built

  • 1920

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • East or West Exposure

HOA Fees

  • $387 per month

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Home Security

Eco-Friendly Details

  • North or South Exposure

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$323

Year Built

1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$387 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Estimated Year Built: 1920
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: Condo, Vintage
  • Special Features: 12
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Storage
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 24X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Decorative Only
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: COMBO, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: No additional rooms
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 17X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1200
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Storms/Screens, End Unit
  • Exposure: N (North), E (East)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Radiators

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Common Area Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage
  • Assessment Includes: Heat, Water, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Assessment Association Fees: 387
  • Management Contact Name: Deborah Janke
  • Management Phone: 847-998-0404

Fee Information

  • Management Company: NS Management Co.

Schools

  • School District: 202
  • Elementary School: DEWEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Middle School: NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: EVANSTON TWP HIGH SCHOOL
  • Junior High Dist: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON GROUND
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds, Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 11183140201015

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 21
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5813.06

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $183,800 New Conventional
Closed $194,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $320,000 +10.7% $267 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2025 03/31/25 For Sale $289,000 +65.1% $241 / Sq Ft
06/06/2014 06/06/14 Sold $175,000 +16.7% $146 / Sq Ft
05/05/2014 05/05/14 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2014 04/25/14 For Sale $150,000 0.0% $125 / Sq Ft
02/07/2014 02/07/14 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2014 02/02/14 Price Changed $150,000 -6.3% $125 / Sq Ft
12/09/2013 12/09/13 Price Changed $160,000 -5.9% $133 / Sq Ft
09/29/2013 09/29/13 Price Changed $170,000 -5.6% $142 / Sq Ft
08/20/2013 08/20/13 For Sale $180,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2024 $323 $1,390 $70 $1,320
2023 $323 $1,390 $70 $1,320
2022 $323 $1,390 $70 $1,320
2021 $289 $1,089 $45 $1,044
2020 $285 $1,089 $45 $1,044
2019 $291 $1,241 $45 $1,196
2018 $290 $1,059 $38 $1,021
2017 $283 $1,059 $38 $1,021
2016 $268 $1,059 $38 $1,021
2015 $294 $1,097 $30 $1,067
2014 $291 $1,097 $30 $1,067
2013 $414 $1,595 $30 $1,565
Source: Public Records

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08425099

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-314-020-1024