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 Details
Price:
$699,000
MLS #:
MRD12725910
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Neighborhood:
evanston
Listed Date:
Aug 13, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,044
Year Built:
1898
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Schools
School District:
202
Elementary School:
Washington Elementary School
High School:
Evanston Twp High School
Interior
Appliances
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Natural Gas
Exterior
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Construction Materials
Brick
Window Features
Skylight(s)
Financial
HOA Fee Frequency
Not Applicable
HOA Includes
None
Tax Year
2025
Map
Community
- Address1240 Wesley Avenue Evanston IL
- CityEvanston
- CountyCook
- Zip Code60202
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Evanston as of Oct 08, 2026
95
Single Family Listed
53
Avg DOM
339
Avg $ / SqFt
$778,669
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 1240 Wesley Avenue Evanston IL is a Single Family for sale in Evanston, IL, 60202. It is listed for $699,000 and features 4 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,044 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1898. The current price per square foot is $342. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Evanston is $339. The average listing price for Single Family in Evanston is $778,669.
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1240 Wesley Avenue
Evanston, IL


