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Property Description
You'll love this cozy and sunny 5 bedroom, 2 bath Victorian-style farmhouse, located in the bustling Evanston Arts District. Situated on a corner lot, the home is flooded with natural sunlight. The home features high ceilings, original woodwork, new vinyl flooring, and cozy vintage finishes. Originally built in 1911, the first floor features combined living and dining rooms, two separate bedrooms perfect for offices or workrooms, and a guest bath. The kitchen completes this floor and features white cabinets with quartz countertops, newer stainless steel appliances and a water filtration system. The second floor includes a primary bedroom and en suite with a new pedestal sink and clawfoot tub, two additional bedrooms, a family room, and an additional play/sitting/studio room. The home has very flexible living spaces with enough rooms for everyone. Outdoor space includes a rebuilt front porch with a porch swing, a front yard with many perennials, and a back deck leading to a fenced, landscaped yard. Enjoy a two car garage with EV charger. A full unfinished basement provides storage, laundry and utilities. An unfinished attic provides unlimited potential. New roof in 2021. Walkable to Washington School, the new Robert Crown Center, Penny Park, Valli shopping center, the Main-Dempster Mile business district, Downtown Evanston business district, Dempster street beach, Metra UP-N and CTA Purple station.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1600 Dempster St
General
- Sold For: $680,000
- Taxes: $7,428 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12301239
- Added to Site: 262 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier Owned
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Drive two blocks east from Dodge Avenue to park on Dempster Street or if approaching from the east, drive three blocks west of Asbury and turn left on Florence Ave. House is at southwest corner of Florence and Dempster.
School Information
- School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
- Middle School: Nichols Middle 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, Zoned
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Victorian
- Construction: Other
- Exterior Const.: Other
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,932
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1911
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 27 x 130
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1911
- Tax Amount: $7,428.38
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10242020110000
Listed by Fulton Grace Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 1600 Dempster St
School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Nichols Middle School 800 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1600 Dempster St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/02/2025
Sold
$680,000
-2.72%
MLS
5/15/2025
Price Reduced
$699,000
-3.59%
MLS
4/29/2025
Listed
$725,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1600 Dempster Street, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12301239) is a Single Family property that was sold at $680,000 on July 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 1600 Dempster Street? 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.

