1204 Madison Street, Evanston, IL 60202

• 2 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,014 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to your next home! This charming and thoughtfully updated property sits on a beautiful lot in a highly desirable Evanston location, offering a perfect blend of classic character and modern upgrades. The bright and spacious living room welcomes you with a wood-burning fireplace and beautiful attached built-ins. The separate dining room showcases original custom paneling and leads to a cozy rear sitting room, which opens onto an expansive deck overlooking the large backyard-perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The adjacent kitchen and pantry provide excellent functionality and flow. The main level features two bedrooms and a fully renovated full bathroom, along with refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout. The fully updated basement expands your living space with a family/recreation room, a third bedroom, a second full bathroom with a new vanity and laundry area, and a large storage room. Numerous improvements include recently painted front steps and back deck, new kitchen appliances, new light fixtures in all bedrooms and new blinds in the living room and primary bedroom. You'll also encounter upgraded 200-amp electrical service and an EV charger in the detached garage. The spectacular space has been further enhanced with several newly planted trees and new large front garden beds, adding to its enchanting curb appeal. The unfinished attic presents enormous potential for future expansion, with playroom or additional bedrooms and bathroom possibilities. Ideally located west of Ridge and east of Asbury, this home is close to Robert Crown, schools, parks, Main Street shopping and dining, and public transportation. Don't miss out on this exceptional, move-in ready property!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

May 1, 2026 at 10:18PM

Listing Office:

@properties Christie's International Real Estate : 847-732-0303

Listing Agent:

Lynn Briskin : 847-732-0303

MLS ID:

12624509

Interior

• General: 1st Floor Bedroom1st Floor Full BathBuilt-in Features
• Rooms: Recreation RoomDeckPantryStorageWalk In ClosetFoyerAtticSitting Room
• Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: In UnitIn BathroomLaundry ClosetSink
• Basement: FinishedFull
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Small Duct High Velocity
• Heating: Natural GasBaseboardRadiator(s)
• Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaces: 1
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Parking: Garage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 1

Construction

• General: 1 Story

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 65
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 11193080100000

Utilities

• Utilities: 200+ Amp Service
• Water: Lake Michigan
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple