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$495,000
● House - Off Market

1226 Darrow Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths
square feet
1,706 Ft²
$3,217
Est. Monthly
4.17%
Cap Rate

About This Property

This charming 3-bed, 2-bath home blends modern updates with cozy character, making it an easy choice for your next move. The bright, open floor plan features a main-level family room and a dedicated dining area-great for everyday living or casual entertaining. While thoughtfully updated in 2025, the home retains a welcoming, lived-in feel. Dark-stained oak hardwood floors add warmth and a modern touch, while the kitchen offers both style and practicality with quartz countertops, an eye-catching backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Recessed lighting and updated fixtures throughout provide a fresh look without sacrificing comfort. The first-floor bathroom has been refreshed, and the kitchen and bath benefit from newer plumbing-helping you settle in with confidence. Location-wise, you'll love the convenience. Just a block away, you'll find local staples like Valli Produce, Zentil, Starbucks, and Blink Fitness. Plus, you're only 10 minutes from Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. Commuting is a breeze with the Dempster St. Bus offering easy access to Downtown Evanston and O'Hare.
Unit Size
1,706 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.12 acres
Price per sqft
$293
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$767
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1914

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Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1914
  • Effective Year Built: 1914
  • Building Count: 1
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 2
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 6
  • Building Style: 3
  • Exterior Walls Type: 17
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 15
  • Floor Count: 150
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 11
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5,216
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,630
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 320
  • Total Building Area: 1,706
  • Gross Building Area: 1,706
  • Building Area: 1,706
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: 1
  • Heating: 24
  • Heated Square Feet: 1,706
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: PITNERS ADD
  • Land Acres: 0000000120
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 2-03
  • Legal Description 1: (GOLEES) RESUB OF BLKS 4 5 8 IN CHASE & PITNERS ADD T O EVANSTON SUB NW NE SEC 24 & SH SW SE SEC 13 EXCEPT N 71.5FT NW NE SEC

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65
  • Census Tract: 809700

Geography

  • District: 17
  • Parcel: 10-24-200-027-0000
  • Block: 4,5,8
  • Lot: 15
  • Meridian: SEC 24 TWN 41N RNG 01E
  • Municipality: EVANSTON
  • Latitude: 42.0404
  • Longitude: -87.6983

    Address

  • Full Address: 1226 Darrow Ave
  • Address - House Number: 1226
  • Address - Street Name: Darrow
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Evanston
  • Carrier Code: C053
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1114
  • Zip Code: 60202

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $882,674
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 17001

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2023
  • Valuation Date: Mar 20, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 72
  • Final Value: 473,003
  • High Value: 568,718
  • Low Value: 377,288

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $380,000
  • Market Land Value: $93,890
  • Market Improvement Value: $286,110

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $38,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $9,389
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $28,611

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Aug 18, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 30, 2021
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 2124208069
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: May 14, 2015
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Jan 30, 2015
  • Previous Sale Amount: $285,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71

    Financing

  • First Mortgage Financing Type: FIX
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1226 Darrow Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 1226 Darrow Avenue was built in 1914 and last sold on Aug 18, 2021 for $415,000.
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