1240 Wesley Ave Evanston, IL 60202
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$699,000

1240 Wesley Ave Evanston, IL 60202

Detached Single Property Type
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,044 Sq. Ft.
1898 Year Built
Cook County
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CHARMING COTTAGE IN WEST VILLAGE with mature trees, landscaping and a herringbone brick walkway leading up to the front door. This 2044 sq ft house was built in 1898 and has the modern updates while retaining the vintage charm. There are 3 upstairs bedrooms and 1 downstairs guest room/office along with 2 full baths. The primary bedroom has a large sitting/dressing room with a wall of closets. Roof with gutter guards, and the kitchen and main-floor bath were updated in 2016, as well as structural supports added and basement waterproofing including sump pump and back up battery. Electrical panel has also been updated. The dining room centers on a converted electric fireplace surrounded with Delft tile. Original hardwood floors throughout with the exception of the downstairs Bedroom/office. Laundry is in the large unfinished basement with attached root cellar storage room. Wilder & Chases subdivision with Washington Elementary and Evanston Township High Schools. There is a private alley entrance off of Wilder.
MLS # 12725910
Monthly HOA N/A
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Last Updated 8/29/2026

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Community Information

Address 1240 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Area Evanston
County Cook
City Evanston
Township Evanston
Zip Code 60202

School Information

School District 65
Elementary School Washington Elementary School

Architecture

Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Year Built 1898
Style Cape Cod
Construction Materials Brick
Age Range 100+ Years
Type Detached 2 Stories
Basement Type Unfinished, Full

Features / Amenities

Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Features Electric
Fireplaces Total 1
Rooms Pantry, Sitting Room, Other Room
Window Skylight(s)
Parking Total 0
Air Conditioning Central Air
Heat Source / Type Natural Gas
Fireplace(s) Dining Room
Total Rooms 8

Property Features

Lot Dimensions Less Than .25 Acre
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Electric Circuit Breakers
Transportation School Bus Service
Open House Count 0
Directions From Dempster St, head south on Wesley Ave. Property is on the right

Tax and Financial Info

Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple

Rooms

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LaundryBasement
Other RoomBasement
Living RoomMain
KitchenMain
Dining RoomMain
Bedroom 4Main
PantryMain
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Master BedroomSecond
Bedroom 3Second
Bedroom 2Second
Sitting RoomSecond

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(773) 998-2401
1240 Wesley Ave Evanston, IL 60202
  • $699,000
  • 4 beds
  • 2 baths
  • 2,044 Sq. Ft.