$215,000
PENDING

555 Elmwood Ave Unit 1 Evanston, IL 60202

Estimated payment $1,693/month

Total Views 834
1 Bed
1 Bath
734 Sq Ft
$293 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Evanston Township High School Rated A+
  • Laundry Room
  • 2-minute walk to Sargent Park

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

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-Listing Agent

Nicki DeVine

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

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

  • 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
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

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

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 15

Map

Range of Values:

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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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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
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)

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $135,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12395395

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-19-323-023-1007