$320,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

1518 Oak Ave Unit 1N Evanston, IL 60201

Ridge Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
$495/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$267 Per Sq Ft

11% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room
  • Family Room
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • 2-minute walk to Merrick Rose Garden

About This Home

As of April 2025

SOLD IN THE PLN. Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom first-floor condo in a premier Evanston location. Featuring hardwood floors throughout, the spacious living/dining room boasts a decorative fireplace, crown molding, and a bay window. The updated kitchen (renovated in 2015) includes 42" wood cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an artesian tile backsplash. Both bedrooms have newer windows and ceiling fans, with one featuring French doors and a double closet. The renovated bathroom (2014) showcases new tile, a reglazed tub, and updated fixtures. Additional features include 1 deeded garage space, in-building laundry, ample storage, and a common outdoor space. In-unit laundry allowed with board approval. Pet friendly building! The building is well-maintained, with a new roof slated for installation in spring 2025, covered by the seller. Fabulous location-walk to both Metra and "el" trains, downtown Evanston shops and restaurants. Close to Lake Michigan and Northwestern University!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jackie Mack

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475131782 Listed on: 02/03/2025

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ginger Cavalier

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475124359

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,396

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

HOA Fees

  • $495 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Home Security

Schools

  • Dewey Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Additional Features

  • Additional Parcels
  • Radiator

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 21 Units
  • Heather Battle Association, Phone Number (847) 998-0404
  • Property managed by NS Management Company

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,396

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$495 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • LivingArea: 1200
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 289000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 495
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage, Laundry
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: NS Management Company
  • Management Contact Name: Heather Battle
  • Management Phone: 847-998-0404X132
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: 11183140201024
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4396.48
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 21

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $336 $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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12294677

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-314-020-1024