517 Elmwood Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 - Photo 1

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$550,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
1 Full Bath
2,232 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Pride of ownership is evident throughout this long treasured family home in prime SE Evanston location. Enter the first floor living room, separate dining room with built-in hutch, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms and bath. The second floor has the opportunity for a spacious primary suite. Home has replacement windows, newer furnace, newer H20 heater, and 200 amp service. Solid, well maintained house that needs some thoughtful updating to make it your dream home! ESTATE SALE BEING SOLD AS-IS.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 517 Elmwood Ave

General

Sold For: $550,000
Taxes: $774 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12568351
Added to Site: 46 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas

Location

Area: Evanston
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Ridge Ave to Oakton East to Elmwood North house on right on corner with alley.

School Information

School District: 65
Midd School District: 65
Elementary School: Oakton Elementary School
Middle School: Chute 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

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

Construction: Cedar
Exterior Const.: Cedar
Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
Roof: Asphalt
Square Feet: 2,232
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Year Built: 1890
Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 35 x 100
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial Considerations

Assessment Year: 1890
Tax Amount: $774
Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 11193280030000

Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Sold by Baird & Warner

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Schools

Schools serving 517 Elmwood Ave

School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202

Name	Grades	Distance
Oakton Elementary School 436 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202	K-5	0.2 mi
Chute Middle School 1400 Oakton Street, Evanston, IL 60202	6-8	0.4 mi
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201	9-12	1.6 mi

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Price & Sales History for 517 Elmwood Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/30/2026

Sold

$55,000

-90%

MLS

2/26/2026

Listed

$550,000

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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.

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