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Property Description
Charming, well-maintained home with decades of loving care and tasteful updates throughout. Bright first floor features hardwood floors, large living room, dining room, enclosed back porch, bedroom, and a full bath. Upstairs offers two bedrooms, a full bath, and a flexible landing area owner used as a home office. Unfinished basement includes a never-used full bath-ideal for finishing. Beautifully landscaped yard and a two-car garage completes the package. Ready to move in and enjoy.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 538 Wesley Ave
General
- Price: $575,000
- Taxes: $8,507 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12590855
- Updated: 3/23/2026
- Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Township: Evanston
- Driving Directions: Take Oakton west of Asbury east of Dodge to Wesley north to property.
School Information
- School District: 65
- Elem School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- High School District: 202
- 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
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,900
- Sq. Ft. Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
- Year Built: 1901
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 125
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1901
- Tax Amount: $8,507.37
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Floor Plans: Yes
- Property ID: 10244220390000
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Schools
Schools serving 538 Wesley 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 | 0.3 mi |
Chute Middle School 1400 Oakton Street, Evanston, IL 60202 | 6-8 | 0.1 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 538 Wesley Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/20/2026
Listed
$575,000
110.62%
MLS
9/27/1999
Sold
$273,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 538 Wesley Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,507
—
$43,000
13%
2023
$8,507
5%
$37,999
—
2022
$8,136
36%
$37,999
48%
2021
$5,990
—
$25,603
—
2020
$5,969
—
$25,603
-11%
2019
$5,976
24%
$28,607
37%
2018
$4,827
2%
$20,822
—
2017
$4,716
-12%
$20,822
—
2016
$5,337
-2%
$20,822
4%
2015
$5,442
1%
$20,010
—
2014
$5,390
2%
$20,010
—
2013
$5,265
17%
$20,010
7%
2012
$4,496
—
$18,773
—
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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Estimate the Cost for 538 Wesley Ave
538 Wesley Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12590855) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 538 Wesley Avenue is currently listed for $575,000 and was received on March 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 538 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.

