$215,000
SOLD AUG 27, 2025

555 Elmwood Ave Unit 1 Evanston, IL 60202

1 Bed
1 Bath
734 Sq Ft
$244/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$293 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Chute Middle School Rated 9+
  • Laundry Room
  • 2-minute walk to Sargent Park

About This Home

As of August 2025

Spacious and light filled one bedroom vintage condo. This unit and building were completely renovated in 2003. The living room features a gas fireplace with built-in bookcases. Separate dining room. Large bedroom with built-in office space. Open, remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, 42" maple cabinets with expansive counter space. Refreshed bathroom with new vanity, mirror and lighting. Lovely vintage details including high ceilings and hardwood floors. In-unit washer/dryer! Building has inviting outdoor patio for entertaining and storage in the basement. Easy street parking and garage parking available at St. Francis Hospital. Great location, across from Ridgeville Park-concerts and summer farmers market. Walk to Main Street shopping, dining and both Metra and el trains. Close to Lake Michigan and Northwestern University.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Bulf

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty Brokerage Phone: (847) 602-9643 License #475128224 Listed on: 06/15/2025

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Nicki DeVine

Jameson Sotheby's International Realty Brokerage Phone: (847) 602-9643 License #475160524

Last Buyer's Agent

Jan Hazlett

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475132629

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1918 | Remodeled in 2003

HOA Fees

  • $244 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 734 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Oakton Elementary School
  • Chute Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 15 Units
  • Susan Hammerman, Board Pres Association, Phone Number (847) 331-6921
  • Property managed by Self-managed

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,138

Year Built

Built in 1918 | Remodeled in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$244 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Vintage
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Vintage
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2003
  • Attribution Contact: (847) 602-9643
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Renovated: 2003

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • LivingArea: 734
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 215000
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 244
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Self-Management
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Self-managed
  • Management Contact Name: Susan Hammerman, board pres
  • Management Phone: 847-331-6921

Fee Information

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oakton Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Chute Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School
  • Elementary School #2: M L King Jr Lab Experimental School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3138
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 15

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2025
Closed on
Jul 14, 2025
Sold by
Toushin Jamie B and Toushin Susan J
Bought by
States Eric
Seller's Agent
Liz Bulf
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jan Hazlett
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$215,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Views
4

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-23.02%
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 6, 2019
Closed on
May 23, 2019
Sold by
Scott Carol A
Bought by
Toushin Jamie B and Toushin Susan J
Seller's Agent
Jackie Mack
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Liz Bulf
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,000
0.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $215,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Warranty Deed $150,000 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Sold $215,000 0.0% $293 / Sq Ft
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Pending -- -- --
06/19/2025 06/19/25 For Sale $215,000 +43.3% $293 / Sq Ft
05/24/2019 05/24/19 Sold $150,000 +0.7% $204 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/09/2019 04/09/19 Pending -- -- --
04/06/2019 04/06/19 For Sale $149,000 -- $203 / 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 $3,138 $16,108 $909 $15,199
2023 $2,985 $16,108 $909 $15,199
2022 $2,985 $16,108 $909 $15,199
2021 $2,590 $12,961 $717 $12,244
2020 $3,438 $12,961 $717 $12,244
2019 $2,605 $14,405 $717 $13,688
2018 $3,360 $12,103 $598 $11,505
2017 $1,447 $12,103 $598 $11,505
2016 $2,005 $12,103 $598 $11,505
2015 $2,271 $12,877 $502 $12,375
2014 $2,202 $12,877 $502 $12,375
2013 $2,202 $12,877 $502 $12,375
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12395395

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-19-323-023-1007