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2517 Colfax St, Evanston, IL, 60201

$1,195,000

Home List Price

$10,000*

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5 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths
3,656 SqFt
$327/SqFt
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Schools Nearby

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2517 Colfax St, Evanston$1,195,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingOff Street, Driveway
Garage2 spaces
Year Built1915
HeatingNatural Gas, Radiant
CoolingOther
BasementYes
WaterfrontFencing
FireplaceWood Burning
MLS #12002741
StatusActive

About 2517 Colfax St

Don't miss this warm and inviting home with fantastic space! This 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home sits on an oversized lot with huge rear yard in an A+ location and in a beautiful setting on a quiet tree-lined street across from Lincolnwood School and Perkins Woods Preserve! Great circular flow that includes a big living room with bay windows and a wood burning fireplace, kitchen (new refrigerator and dishwasher) with double oven, big pantry storage plus eat-in table space and spacious formal dining with enough room for dinner guests. You'll also find a first-floor office and a HUGE family room (with a wall of windows overlooking the big yard) that opens to the breezy screened porch - Fantastic for warm weather indoor/outdoor entertaining! There's a 1st floor full bath plus a convenient mudroom just off the back door entry with plenty of space for coats, boots and other gear. Upstairs you'll find the large primary with 2 closets, plenty of room for extra furnishings or a reading area plus an updated private bathroom. 4 nicely sized guest bedrooms (1 currently used as an office) with big windows gathering lots of sunlight plus a hall bathroom. Very large unfinished attic with a very high roof line that is ripe for expansion-if desired. Unfinished clean and dry basement with great laundry space and storage. Key home features include Nantucket Cedar shingles, hardwood floors, high ceilings, built-ins, beautiful windows brining in lots of natural light, wood burning fireplace, tiled showers, and a rare, oversized driveway that is convenient for family and can accommodate several guests' cars. Walking distance to Central Street's thriving independent shops and restaurants including Tag's Bakery and Backlot Coffee. Easy access to public transportation - Close to the Metra, various bus routes and a few blocks further is the Central St Purple line/EL. An easy bike ride to Lighthouse Beach and NU. Love where you live!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1915
  • Living Area: 3,656 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 763-0200
  • Listing Agent: Michael Thomas

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Cooktop
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Some Storm Doors, Pantry
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Fencing
  • Exterior: Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Off Street, Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Fencing, Landscaped, Trees, Garden, Outdoor Lighting, Sidewalk

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Cooling: Other

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Evanston Township High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • Haven Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Lincolnwood Elementary School, Public District Grades KG-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: 3 blocks south of Central St, 1/2 block west of McDaniel Ave

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $1,195,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $327/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $22,157
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Housing Market Comparison

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Evanston, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$381.9K

Med. Price/SqFt

$275

Avg. Days On Market

31

# of Sold Homes

62

2517 Colfax St vs Evanston

25 DAYS ON ROCKET

-6 Days

$1,195,000

+$813K More

$327/SqFt

+$51 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $813K more than the Median Sold Price and $51/SqFt more than other homes in Evanston, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12002741

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (847) 763-0200
  • Listing Agent: Michael Thomas

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

May 24, 2004Home Sold
$870,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2019$22,157$97,994
2018$15,627$60,475
2017$15,235$60,475

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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6
/10

  • Lincolnwood Elementary School

  • 2600 Colfax St

  • 0.04 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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4
/10

  • Haven Middle School

  • 2417 Prairie Ave

  • 0.58 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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8
/10

  • Evanston Township High School

  • 1600 Dodge Ave

  • 1.08 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $101,937. Residents of Evanston, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 2517 Colfax St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 2517 Colfax St property is $1,195,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 2517 Colfax St is a house located in Evanston, Illinois, 60201.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 2517 Colfax St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 2517 Colfax St are:
Lincolnwood Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Haven Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 4/10
Evanston Township High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2019 is $22,157 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on May 24, 2004 for $870,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 2517 Colfax St has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 2517 Colfax St is 3,656 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 2517 Colfax St is 1915.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›Evanston›60201›2517 Colfax St

This home is located at 2517 Colfax St in Evanston, IL and zip code 60201. This 3,656 square foot home was built in 1915. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 04, 2024 and is currently priced at $1,195,000.

Evanston, IL housing market in March 2024 saw over 28 listings sold above listed price, more than 9 sold at listed price and over 25 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Evanston, IL increased by 11.7% between February 2024 and March 2024. The median list price of listings available in March 2024 was $381,930, while the average time on the real estate market was 31 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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