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Property Description
Don't miss this fully remodeled brick home with a modern industrial loft vibe, tucked on a quiet dead-end street with a private, fenced yard-perfect for entertaining inside and out. A great condo alternative, it features updated baths, hardwood floors, a bright living room, and an upgraded kitchen with newer stainless appliances, a farmhouse sink, and a sliding barn door leading to the finished basement. The basement offers flexible space with above-grade windows, vinyl wood flooring, a second full bath with double vanity and walk-in shower, multiple closets, and a full laundry room with newer washer and dryer. Enjoy a separate dining room that opens to a back deck, plus a patio, yard, and a 2.5-car garage with a party door and covered veranda. With newer mechanicals, modern finishes, and a location in the Willard School District just minutes from the CTA, Northwestern, the lakefront, and downtown Evanston-this home also makes an excellent Airbnb opportunity.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1720 Lyons St
General
- Sold For: $387,500
- Taxes: $5,325 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12333813
- Added to Site: 281 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Separate Dining Room
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Accessible Shower, Double Sink
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Green Bay Rd to Golf/Emerson West or East of Dodge to Darrow south to Lyons East to home
School Information
- School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
- Middle School: Haven 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
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Square Feet: 1,261
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1953
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2022
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 112 x 35
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1953
- Tax Amount: $5,325.97
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 10132210170000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Urb & Burb Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 1720 Lyons St
School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Willard Elementary School, Evanston, IL 2700 Hurd Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | K-5 | 1.6 mi |
Haven Middle School 2417 Prairie Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 0.3 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 1720 Lyons St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/18/2025
Sold
$387,500
—
MLS
4/28/2025
Price Reduced
$387,500
-1.9%
MLS
4/10/2025
Listed
$395,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1720 Lyons Street, Evanston, IL 60201 (MLS# 12333813) is a Single Family property that was sold at $387,500 on July 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 1720 Lyons 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.

