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1601 Seward St, Evanston, IL, 60202

$829,000

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$9,844*

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4 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths, 1 Partial
5,647 SqFt
$147/SqFt
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1601 Seward St, Evanston$829,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Attached Garage2 spaces
Year Built1953
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard
CoolingCentral Air
BasementYes
WaterfrontFencing
FireplaceWood Burning
MLS #12048704
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)

About 1601 Seward St

Welcome to your new home! This meticulously maintained expanded ranch is move-in ready. The first floor features a spacious living room with an abundance of natural light, wood-burning fireplace and skylight. The living room leads to a formal dining room with access to a three season porch. An ideal office or sitting room with built-in shelving and closets is located off the living room - perfect for work at home! Through the dining room is an open layout kitchen with ample cabinets, granite countertops, breakfast bar and beautiful bay window. A light-filled first-floor fourth bedroom with en suite bathroom is located off the kitchen; currently used as a second home office. The kitchen connects to the breezeway mudroom with access to the two car garage. Upstairs are three additional bedrooms and one shared primary bathroom. The primary bedroom features a reading or exercise nook with skylights and three closets. The two additional hall bedrooms each have double closets. The second floor boasts plenty of easily accessible storage attic space. The fully-finished basement is perfect for indoor recreation and entertaining with a full bar and wine fridge, full bath, and separate laundry room. The basement was originally renovated in 2021 with a new bar and flooring installed in 2024. Other recent updates include a hot water heater in 2023, Bosch dishwasher in 2021, Nest thermostats in 2021, and a new sewer line in 2024. Professionally landscaped front yard with sprinkler system and outdoor lights, and a large backyard patio for outdoor dining, raised beds for gardening and play area complete this wonderful home. Walkable to Dawes and Chute schools, James Park, Kamen Park, the "hidden" Southwest Park and the Robert Crown Community Center.

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Year Built: 1953
  • Living Area: 5,647 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Baird & Warner
  • Office Phone: (847) 491-1855
  • Listing Agent: Geoff Brown

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Cooler
  • Basement: Yes
  • Interior: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Some Carpeting, Some Window Treatment
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Waterfront: Fencing
  • Exterior: Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Breezeway

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Attached Garage: Yes

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Corner Lot, Fencing, Landscaped

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Cooling: Central Air

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

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

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: West on Oakton Street, turn right on Dewey Avenue to Seward Street, right on Seward to Florence Avenue. House is on the northwest corner of Seward and Florence. Seward is one way going east.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $829,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $147/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $11,915
  • Tax Year: 2019
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Evanston, IL

City

Med. Sold Price

$397.3K

Med. Price/SqFt

$280

Avg. Days On Market

31

# of Sold Homes

90

1601 Seward St vs Evanston

15 DAYS ON ROCKET

-16 Days

$829,000

+$431.6K More

$147/SqFt

-$134 Less

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $431.6K more than the Median Sold Price and $134/SqFt less than other homes in Evanston, IL.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: MRED
  • MLS Number: #12048704

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Baird & Warner
  • Office Phone: (847) 491-1855
  • Listing Agent: Geoff Brown

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

May 28, 2021Home Sold
$725,000
Aug 04, 2009Home Sold
$495,000
Apr 30, 2001Home Sold
$330,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2019$11,915$53,627
2018$11,443$44,655
2017$10,987$44,655

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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5
/10

  • Dawes Elementary School

  • 440 Dodge Ave

  • 0.31 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

Middle School

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6
/10

  • Chute Middle School

  • 1400 Oakton St

  • 0.27 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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7
/10

  • Evanston Township High School

  • 1600 Dodge Ave

  • 1.24 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $71,324. The majority of Evanston, IL residents have income between $100k-200k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 1601 Seward St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 1601 Seward St property is $829,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 1601 Seward St is a house located in Evanston, Illinois, 60202.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 1601 Seward St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 1601 Seward St are:
Dawes Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Chute Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 6/10
Evanston Township High School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2019 is $11,915 (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 28, 2021 for $725,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 1601 Seward St has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 1601 Seward St is 5,647 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 1601 Seward St is 1953.

Rocket Homes›Illinois›Cook County›Evanston›60202›1601 Seward St

This home is located at 1601 Seward St in Evanston, IL and zip code 60202. This 5,647 square foot home was built in 1953. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 16, 2024 and is currently priced at $829,000.

In April 2024, from all listings sold in Evanston, IL there were more than 42 sold above asking price, over 37 sold below and more than 11 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Evanston, IL increased by 12.7% between March 2024 and April 2024. In April 2024 median list price was $397,305 and the average listing age was 31 days.

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

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