1580 Florence Avenue — Evanston, IL 60201
Active Under Contract
▼ $95,102
Evanston, IL 60201

1580 Florence Avenue

$599,898
3 beds · 2 baths · 1,679 sqft
$95,102 below original 40 days on market $7,675/yr taxes
01About this home

Adorable, move-in ready, freshly updated vintage farmhouse blends timeless character with stylish + thoughtful updates! Perfect walkable location in the heart of Evanston! (Check out drone video) Two short blocks to Dewey Elementary, Cherry pre-school, Penny Park + ETHS. Hard to find, one floor starter home with sunny main level featuring 9' tall ceilings + three bedrooms + one full bath all on same level. Bright enclosed front porch perfect for your all your plants welcomes you the minute you come home. The spacious living room + separate dining room have newly refinished original oak hardwood floors, designer lighting + newer argon gas filled replacement windows. Brand new modern white kitchen with open shelving, shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, GE stainless steel appliances, subway tile walls + matte black hardware. Downstairs, the finished lower level with recessed lighting adds incredible versatility with a cozy family room/playroom open floorplan flex space + a beautiful full bath with custom glass enclosed shower with hand spray. Large laundry room with new LG ThinQ washer & dryer on pedestals. Side entrance with a little mudroom off the kitchen, plus separate basement side entry perfect for guests or even Airbnb possibility. HUGE extra wide sunny 50 x 138 lot! BIG fully fenced backyard with a gorgeous mature flowering magnolia tree, evergreens + pine trees ready for all your gardening ideas, playtime or summer entertaining! Tons of storage space in basement and crawlspace. Almost new two and a half car garage. A warm modern aesthetic, a prime location near NU, Davis St. Metra/CTA + downtown Evanston's shops + restaurants, make this home a rare find. See list of improvements under additional info for complete list of upgrades!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$599,898
List price
1,679
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1893
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$7,675
Annual taxes
Farmhouse
Style
40
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Radiator(s)Baseboard
Cooling
Central AirSmall Duct High Velocity
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
Garage Door OpenerGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Equipment
CO DetectorsSump Pump
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Dewey Elementary School
Evanston, IL
📍18 mi🚗46 min
M Middle school
Nichols Middle School
Evanston, IL
📍0.9 mi🚗2 min🚶22 min
H High school
Evanston Twp High School
Evanston, IL
📍0.4 mi🚗1 min🚶9 min
  • Burger King 0.4 mi
  • Claire's Korner 0.4 mi
  • McDonald's 0.4 mi
  • gopuff 0.4 mi
  • Taco Diablo 0.5 mi
  • LuLu's 0.5 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.5 mi
  • Citgo 0.6 mi
  • Valli Produce 0.6 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.6 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.7 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.7 mi
  • Mason Park 450 ft
  • Penny Park 950 ft
  • Smith Park 0.2 mi
  • Alexander Park 0.3 mi
  • Perry Park 0.4 mi
  • Gilbert Park 0.5 mi
  • Berry Pike 0.4 mi
  • Starbucks 0.4 mi
  • Philz Coffee 0.4 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.5 mi
  • G.R.I.N.D. Cafe 0.5 mi
  • Cupitol Coffee and Eatery 0.7 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 15, 2026
Price reducedThis listing
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
$599,898
−$95,102
Apr 7, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
$695,000
Apr 30, 2025
Sold
Coldwell Banker Realty · 6 days on market
$380,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago · Karl Vogel · 773-610-7050
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12589551
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