NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $649,000 - $959,400

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,094 Sq Ft
$725/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 12, 2025

Last sale price $725,000 $663 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,297 / mo

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Kingsley Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

Situated on a block with one of the longest-running block parties in Evanston sits 2605 Thayer - a charming, classic and refreshed Chicago bungalow. Fantastic blend of vintage architectural appeal combined with updates to enjoy today. Modern first-floor master suite, plus second bedroom and full bathroom, two work-from-home office spaces. Beautiful windows, hardwood floors, fresh decor and decorative fireplace plus built-in bookshelves in the living room that opens to the dining room. Updated kitchen boasts full height solid wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances, with adjacent TV room/reading room/office. The second floor offers endless opportunities with abundant storage and extra sitting room/home office/future third bedroom. Partially finished basement offers a playroom, office, storage & laundry, mechanical room and new mudroom area. Fully fenced backyard with patio and two-car garage plus parking space. Updated garage, electrical panel and wiring, modern master suite, and central air. In a highly walkable pocket of Evanston surrounded by grocery stores, parks & playgrounds, restaurants & shops, award-winning bakeries, cafes and more. A 10-minute (or less) walk to Central Street Metra, Wilmette Library, and the Green Bay Bike Trail. HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY THURSDAY, MAY 15TH AT 9:00 AM- NO ESCALATION CLAUSES.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Miceli

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty License #475157014 Listed on: 05/12/2025

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily McClintock

Baird & Warner License #475122664

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,123

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

Lot Details

  • 5,624 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 38 x 150

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,094 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Kingsley Elementary School
  • Haven Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,123

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

5,624 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
  • LivingArea: 1094
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Heated Sun Room, Recreation Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Kingsley Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Haven Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1291
  • Lot Dimensions: 38 X 150
  • 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: 12123.03
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 12, 2025
Closed on
Jun 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lisa Miceli
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Emily McClintock
Baird & Warner
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
$75,000
11.54%
Views
57
Current Estimated Value
$793,600

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$68,600
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.27%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$378,500
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2012
Closed on
Jun 4, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Lori Neuschel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Michael Thomas
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$395,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.09%
Original Mortgage
$375,250
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$356,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 19, 1996
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$725,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Listed On Document
-- Jett Title
$500,000 National American Title
$395,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
$297,000 Cti
$296,666 Cti
-- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $378,500
Previous Owner $400,000
Previous Owner $375,250
Previous Owner $356,000
Previous Owner $44,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Sold $725,000 +11.5% $663 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2025 05/12/25 For Sale $650,000 +64.6% $594 / Sq Ft
06/05/2012 06/05/12 Sold $395,000 0.0% $381 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/19/2012 04/19/12 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2012 04/17/12 For Sale $395,000 -- $381 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $12,123 $55,001 $15,188 $39,813
2024 $12,123 $50,837 $12,938 $37,899
2023 $11,632 $50,837 $12,938 $37,899
2022 $11,632 $50,837 $12,938 $37,899
2021 $10,502 $39,575 $8,437 $31,138
2020 $10,362 $39,575 $8,437 $31,138
2019 $10,112 $43,157 $8,437 $34,720
2018 $9,546 $34,842 $7,031 $27,811
2017 $8,396 $34,842 $7,031 $27,811
2016 $8,186 $34,842 $7,031 $27,811
2015 $7,337 $29,988 $5,906 $24,082
2014 $8,297 $33,809 $5,906 $27,903
2013 $8,773 $33,809 $5,906 $27,903
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12340934

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-34-310-024-0000

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