$602,000
SOLD MAR 21, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,170 Sq Ft
2,831 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$515 Per Sq Ft

9% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near park
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Nichols Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fenced Yard

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to 1519 Lee Street, an Evanston gem that has been thoughtfully enhanced with numerous improvements. As you approach the home, the new front porch and new brick driveway set the stage for what lies within. Step inside to discover a beautifully renovated space with new Andersen windows, including a stunning Andersen bay window, fill the interiors with natural light. The heart of this home, is the open-concept design, showcasing a brand new kitchen completed in 2024. It boasts stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a adjoining dining room, ideal for entertaining, along with an updated powder room. All three bedrooms boast custom built-ins crafted from maple and poplar, highlighting the home's commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The upstairs bathroom was recently renovated in 2024 and showcases elegant Grohe fixtures. The basement offers additional entertaining space and a bathroom, updated in 2021, also featuring Grohe fixtures. Additional upgrades include a new electrical panel, an upgraded 100-amp system, updated plumbing throughout and refinished hardwood floors. Step outside to a thoughtfully landscaped backyard and patio, ideal for outdoor gatherings, peaceful reflection, and even a vegetable garden. Situated across from the vibrant Robert Crown Center, this location offers access to an array of recreational amenities, such as the Evanston Public Library, 2 hockey rinks, turf fields, and multiple playgrounds. With proximity to the lakefront (1.4 miles) and Lee Street Beach, 0.8 Miles to the Main Street Metra and CTA Purple Line, 1 mile North of Chicago and walking distance to downtown Evanston, this home is ideally positioned for both convenience and leisure. Embrace the opportunity to own this exquisite residence that seamlessly blends elegance with modern living. 1519 Lee Street awaits to welcome you home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Messel

Compass License #475173623 Listed on: 02/20/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Nicholas Blackshaw

Compass License #475168518

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily McClintock

Baird & Warner License #475122664

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,545

Year Built

  • Built in 1898

Lot Details

  • 2,831 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 28 x 100 x 28 x 100
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Shared Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,170 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Blinds
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,545

Year Built

Built in 1898

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • New Construction Y/N: No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Open Floorplan, Drapes/Blinds
  • LivingArea: 1170
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1446
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1796
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Patio
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Driveway
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Driveway: Shared
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.065
  • Lot Dimensions: 28 X 100 X 28 X 100
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6545
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2025
Closed on
Mar 13, 2025
Sold by
Santi Brian and Santi Jennifer
Bought by
Witt Jori Fisher
Seller's Agent
Matthew Messel
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Emily McClintock
Baird & Warner
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$602,000
Premium/Discount to List
$52,000
9.45%
Views
67
Current Estimated Value
$623,541

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$21,541
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.22%
Original Mortgage
$427,000
Outstanding Balance
$423,537
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$200,004

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 18, 2017
Sold by
Eigueredo Mary and Javore Barbara
Bought by
Santi Brian and Santi Jennifer

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2004
Sold by
Burczak Helen
Bought by
Burczak Helen J and Helen J Burczak Declaration Of Trust
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $602,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $275,000 First American Title Insuran
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $427,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/21/2025 03/21/25 Sold $602,000 +9.5% $515 / Sq Ft
02/23/2025 02/23/25 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2025 02/20/25 For Sale $550,000 -- $470 / 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
2025 $6,545 $41,001 $6,128 $34,873
2024 $6,545 $26,635 $5,130 $21,505
2023 $6,254 $30,000 $5,130 $24,870
2022 $6,254 $30,000 $5,130 $24,870
2021 $5,377 $23,322 $3,420 $19,902
2020 $5,364 $23,322 $3,420 $19,902
2019 $5,619 $27,101 $3,420 $23,681
2018 $5,213 $22,214 $2,850 $19,364
2017 $6,662 $24,645 $2,850 $21,795
2016 $431 $24,645 $2,850 $21,795
2015 $481 $23,161 $2,351 $20,810
2014 $466 $23,161 $2,351 $20,810
2013 $466 $23,161 $2,351 $20,810
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12290375

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 10-24-217-018-0000