1580 Florence Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,679 sqft

Property Description

Adorable, move-in ready, freshly updated vintage farmhouse blends timeless character with stylish + thoughtful updates! Perfect walkable location in the heart of Evanston! (Check out drone video) Two short blocks to Dewey Elementary, Cherry pre-school, Penny Park + ETHS. Hard to find, one floor starter home with sunny main level featuring 9' tall ceilings + three bedrooms + one full bath all on same level. Bright enclosed front porch perfect for your all your plants welcomes you the minute you come home. The spacious living room + separate dining room have newly refinished original oak hardwood floors, designer lighting + newer argon gas filled replacement windows. Brand new modern white kitchen with open shelving, shaker cabinetry, quartz counters, GE stainless steel appliances, subway tile walls + matte black hardware. Downstairs, the finished lower level with recessed lighting adds incredible versatility with a cozy family room/playroom open floorplan flex space + a beautiful full bath with custom glass enclosed shower with hand spray. Large laundry room with new LG ThinQ washer & dryer on pedestals. Side entrance with a little mudroom off the kitchen, plus separate basement side entry perfect for guests or even Airbnb possibility. HUGE extra wide sunny 50 x 138 lot! BIG fully fenced backyard with a gorgeous mature flowering magnolia tree, evergreens + pine trees ready for all your gardening ideas, playtime or summer entertaining! Tons of storage space in basement and crawlspace. Almost new two and a half car garage. A warm modern aesthetic, a prime location near NU, Davis St. Metra/CTA + downtown Evanston's shops + restaurants, make this home a rare find. See list of improvements under additional info for complete list of upgrades!

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

April 18, 2026 at 7:19AM

Listing Office:

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago : 773-610-7050

Listing Agent:

Karl Vogel : 773-610-7050

MLS ID:

12589551

Interior

• General: 1st Floor BedroomIn-Law Floorplan1st Floor Full BathHigh CeilingsHistoric/Period MlwkSeparate Dining RoomReplacement WindowsQuartz Counters
• Rooms: Enclosed Porch HeatedPantryMud RoomStorage
• Master Bath: Separate Shower
• Appliances: RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: Gas Dryer HookupCommon AreaSink
• Basement: FinishedCrawl SpaceExterior EntryEgress WindowStorage SpaceFull
• Flooring: HardwoodLaminate
• A/C: Central AirSmall Duct High Velocity
• Heating: Radiator(s)Baseboard
• Fireplace: Fireplaces: 0
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Style: Farmhouse
• Parking: Garage Door OpenerYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• Windows: ScreensENERGY STAR Qualified WindowsLow Emissivity Windows
• General: 1 StoryBlockBrick/Mortar

Location

• HOA Amenities: ParkTennis Court(s)SidewalksNot Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 65
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 10134080230000

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers
• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple