Welcome to this beautiful Evanston Landmark Victorian home conveniently located in the Lakeshore Historic District walking distance to the lakefront, Northwestern, and all of downtown Evanston! For the first time in 50 years this home is available and from the moment you arrive you are met with stunning curb appeal featuring a professionally landscaped oversized corner lot that can't be beat! The impressive entryway has oak floors with detailed mahogany inlays and leads you into the spacious and sunny living room with a fireplace featuring intricate original finishes. Lovely moldings and big windows with stained glass and built ins complete this room. The main level is also home to a formal dining room with built in oak hutch. Sitting room off of the dining room can be utilized as an office or play room. The eat-in- kitchen was updated with custom cabinetry, high end appliances, and lots of light and overlooks the sprawling manicured yard. There is also a powder room on this level. As you go to the second floor you have 4 spacious bedrooms, three of which have original fireplaces. There is one full bathroom on this level that has been updated and features heated floors, separate shower and tub, and double vanity. The third level is home to 2 more bedrooms, 2 bonus rooms and a bathroom w/ shower. There is an unfinished basement complete with a drain tile system and sump pump and updated mechanicals. Recent updates include the roof and furnaces and more. The yard is not one to miss - 75 feet of width allows for such a great opportunity to enjoy this tranquil setting. Lovely perennial garden along with bluestone patio and mature landscaping make this a nice private oasis. Large 4 car garage in the back. This home is steps to everything downtown Evanston has to offer including the lake, Dempster and Main Street shops, dining, entertainment, Trader Joes, Whole Foods, the Purple Line, parks, Northwestern and more! Access to downtown Chicago is also very easy via the Purple line or a quick drive down LSD!
Contingent
$1,249,000
1246 Judson Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
6beds
3,477sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1885
0.33 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$359/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Perennial gardenBonus roomsStunning curb appealSprawling manicured yardCustom cabinetryHigh end appliancesOversized corner lot
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 18, 2025 at 07:30pm
Listing courtesy of:
James Streff 773-490-1578,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Susan Salisbury 847-989-5547,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12339839

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bonus Room, Sitting Room, Foyer
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bonus room
- Level: Third
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 459 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X17
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Features
- Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,477 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 75X190
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 11192010130000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1885
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $359/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,273,130
- Annual tax amount: $27,877
- Date on market: 4/16/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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