$725,000

beds

baths

1,932

square ft

1600 Dempster Street

Evanston, Illinois 60202

Active / MLS #12301239 / Single Family / Evanston

Listing information updated 5/7/2025 at 6:43am

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 Features

Architecture Style:

Farmhouse,Victorian

Exterior Type:

Other

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier Owned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,932

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

11x18 - Main

Dining Room:

11x9 - Main

Kitchen:

12x13 - Main

Family Room:

11x14 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

12x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x9 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x17 - Main

Sitting Room:

11x12 - Second Level

Walk In Closet:

10x5 - Second Level

Bedroom 5:

10x9 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$7,428

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60202

City:

Evanston

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

65, 202

Elementary School:

Washington Elementary School

Middle School:

Nichols Middle School

High School:

Evanston Twp High School

Architecture Style:

Farmhouse,Victorian

Exterior Type:

Other

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Zoned

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Purifier Owned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,932

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Internal Features:

Walk-In Closet(s)

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

11x18 - Main

Dining Room:

11x9 - Main

Kitchen:

12x13 - Main

Family Room:

11x14 - Second

Primary Bedroom:

12x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

10x10 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

10x9 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x17 - Main

Sitting Room:

11x12 - Second Level

Walk In Closet:

10x5 - Second Level

Bedroom 5:

10x9 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$7,428

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60202

City:

Evanston

County:

Cook

School District(s):

65, 202

Elementary School:

Washington Elementary School

Middle School:

Nichols Middle School

High School:

Evanston Twp High School

Listing Office: Fulton Grace Realty

Listing Office Phone: 773.698.6648

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