1240 Wesley AvenueEvanston, IL 60202
Cook County
Description
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.
Property Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub-type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Cape Cod
- Year built
- 1898
- Living area
- 2,044 Sq Ft
- Lot dimensions
- 40 x 150
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Days on market
- 55
- MLS® Listing#
- 12725910
Property Features
- Interior
- Pantry
- Appliances
- Range · Microwave · Dishwasher · Refrigerator
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Natural Gas
- Fireplace
- Electric
- Basement
- Unfinished · Full
- Construction
- Brick
- Windows
- Skylight(s)
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Parcel number
- 10242030370000
Rooms
Main
- Pantry6X7
- Bedroom 410X10
- Dining RoomCOMBO
- Kitchen22X13
- Living Room19X12
Basement
- Other Room11X11
- Laundry24X30
Second
- Sitting Room10X13
- Bedroom 212X11
- Bedroom 310X10
- Master Bedroom23X10
Schools
- Elementary
- Washington Elementary School
- High
- Evanston Twp High School
- District
- Evanston Twp High School
Directions
From Dempster St, head south on Wesley Ave. Property is on the right
Listing Courtesy: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group - 3124927900
Last Updated: 2026-08-13
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