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Property Description
CHARMING COTTAGE IN WEST VILLAGE with mature trees, landscaping and a herringbone brick walkway leading up to the front door. This 2044 sq ft house was built in 1898 and has the modern updates while retaining the vintage charm. There are 3 upstairs bedrooms and 1 downstairs guest room/office along with 2 full baths. The primary bedroom has a large sitting/dressing room with a wall of closets. Roof with gutter guards, and the kitchen and main-floor bath were updated in 2016, as well as structural supports added and basement waterproofing including sump pump and back up battery. Electrical panel has also been updated. The dining room centers on a converted electric fireplace surrounded with Delft tile. Original hardwood floors throughout with the exception of the downstairs Bedroom/office. Laundry is in the large unfinished basement with attached root cellar storage room. Wilder & Chases subdivision with Washington Elementary and Evanston Township High Schools.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1240 Wesley Ave
General
- Price: $699,000
- Taxes: (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12725910
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Township: Evanston
- Driving Directions: From Dempster St, head south on Wesley Ave. Property is on the right
School Information
- School District: 65
- Elem School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- High School District: 202
- Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- Private School: Evanston Twp High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Square Feet: 2,044
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1898
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2016
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 40 x 150
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1898
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10242030370000
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Schools
Schools serving 1240 Wesley Ave
School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Washington Elementary School, Evanston, IL 914 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Nichols Middle School 800 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Tax History
Tax History for 1240 Wesley Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
100%
$67,000
—
2022
100%
$67,000
22%
2021
100%
$54,738
—
2020
100%
$54,738
-10%
2019
-100%
$60,484
16%
2018
$12,599
-9%
$52,168
—
2017
$13,919
204%
$52,168
—
2016
$4,572
-45%
$52,168
47%
2015
$8,313
1%
$35,500
—
2014
$8,259
3%
$35,500
—
2013
$8,042
9%
$35,500
—
2012
$7,378
—
$35,500
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1240 Wesley Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12725910) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1240 Wesley Avenue is currently listed for $699,000 and was received on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 1240 Wesley Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Evanston? You can browse all Evanston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

