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$270,000

721 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201
2 Beds1 Baths0 sqft6 days
721 Emerson Street·Evanston, IL 60201
2Bedrooms
1Bathrooms
0Sq Ft
1925Year Built
About This Home

Don't want to choose between charm, natural light, and updated finishes? This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath combines historic character with thoughtful updates in an unbeatable location, just steps from Northwestern and downtown Evanston. Natural light fills the home through windows facing every direction. The front of the home offers a south-facing living room with a fireplace surrounded by beautiful custom built-in bookcases. A Juliet balcony and adjoining sunroom provide the ideal spot for a home office or reading nook. This home has multiple living spaces for family living and entertaining and also a great separation of spaces when privacy or noise separation is preferred. The updated open kitchen features timeless cabinetry, chic subway tile, a massive sink, and granite counters, flowing into a flexible space for a big dining space or the current extra den. Another sunny rear sunroom currently used as an office can easily convert into another guest space overlooking the shared backyard. Record amount of storage between huge bedroom closets, linen closets, two big coat closets, an extra storage room in the basement charming AND built in shelving in the living spaces, hallways, and bathroom. Enjoy proximity to Northwestern, the CTA Purple Line, Clark Street Beach, Lake Michigan, and all of downtown Evanston's dining and shopping. Monthly assessment includes property taxes!

MLS# 12466307Listed September 18, 2025Residential
Property Details

Beds & Baths

Total Bedrooms2
Total Bathrooms1
Full Baths1
Half Baths0
Total Rooms6

Size & Structure

Living Area0 sqft
Stories3
Fireplaces1
Year Built1925
Lot SizeCOMMON

Location

CountyCook
TownshipEvanston
Zip Code60201

Financial

List Price$270,000
Parcel #11181100160000
Interior Features

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorDisposal

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

SteamRadiator(s)

Cooling

Wall Unit(s)

Basement

None

Laundry

Common Area

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Exterior & Lot

Construction

Brick
Utilities & Parking

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Lake Michigan
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$900
Monthly

HOA Includes

HeatWaterGasTaxesInsuranceSecurityExterior MaintenanceLawn CareScavengerSnow Removal

Association Amenities

StorageLaundry
Schools
Elementary
Dewey Elementary School
District: 65
Middle School
Nichols Middle School
District: 65
High School
Evanston Twp High School
District: 202
Property Location

721 Emerson Street, Evanston, IL 60201 — Cook County

$270,000
721 Emerson Street
2 bd1 ba0 sqft
VL
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Top Glenview Agent

IL License 475.178467 · (847) 810-8438

Quick Facts
6 days on market
1 fireplace
COMMON
$900 HOA (monthly)
$2,319
estimated monthly payment
Principal & Interest
$1,419/mo
HOA
$900/mo
$270,000
20% — $54,000
3%50%
6.875%
3%12%
Loan Amount
$216,000
Down Payment
$54,000

* Estimated payment only. Actual rates, taxes, and insurance may vary. Contact a lender for a personalized quote.

Listed by
City and Field Real Estate
Agent: Jane Gabriel
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