2509 Marcy Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

$1,175,000 Asking Price

5 beds
4 baths
Built in 1927

This is the home you have been waiting for - a classic, renovated 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath colonial set on a wide lot with a fenced, large quiet backyard and 2 1/2 car garage on a premier block surrounded by lovely homes and parks. A serene color palette, pristine white moldings, woodwork, pretty arches and hardwood floors throughout will make you feel right at home. Full of character and charm, this home has a circular first floor plan conducive to large family gatherings and entertaining. The entry opens to a large sun-filled living room with stately wood burning fireplace, mantel and built-in bookshelves. Adjacent sunroom overlooks the yard and gets east and south light. Cozy step- down family room feeds into the breakfast room and opens to the gorgeous kitchen with white cabinets, granite counters, subway tile backsplash and herringbone pattern above the Wolf range with vented hood, stainless appliances and window over the sink complete this very functional space. The gracious dining room can be the next setting for your Thanksgiving dinner with the west-facing paned bow window overlooking the front yard. The second floor boasts four bedrooms plus an exercise room, laundry and two full baths. The spacious primary suite has abundant closet space and bath with walk-in shower, glass door, double vanity and loads of storage. The pretty staircase continues to the third floor which includes the fifth bedroom and full bath with bath tub. Convenient walk-in attic for all the family treasures! Enjoy the backyard and outdoor space with the L shaped patio that can be accessed by the back and side door for ease of entertaining. The coveted mudroom with built-in bench and shelves is conveniently located inside the back door. Unfinished basement with mechanicals and more storage. Easy walk to Bent Park, Willard Elementary and Central Street. Quick commute to Chicago by train or Edens expressway.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
Rooms:
Breakfast Room, Exercise Room, Heated Sun Room, Mud Room, Bedroom 5
Master Bath:
Double Sink
Appliances:
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Partial
A/C:
Space Pac
Heating:
Natural Gas, Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Wood Siding, Patio
Style:
Colonial
Parking:
Off Street, Driveway, Parking spaces: 3

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
3 Stories, Concrete Perimeter

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
10111060310000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5%-$495

This listing courtesy of:
Baird & Warner, Emily McClintock

About Evanston, IL

Housing

Number of Units
34,442
Median Home Value
$458,735
Median Rent
$1,435

43.62% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.95% are vacant.

Commute

Car
34.24%
Public Transportation
11.68%
Walk to Work
6.09%
Work from Home
45.40%
Other
0.47%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
79,913
Median Age
37.70
Median Household Size
2.52

Education

High School
10.90%
Associate’s Degree
4.07%
Bachelor’s Degree
29.99%
Graduate Degree
38.89%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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