This beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 3.1-bath Victorian in South Evanston seamlessly blends historic charm with modern updates. The home features brand-new electrical and plumbing throughout, a new city water line and meter, and a fully refurbished fireplace as the living room's cozy centerpiece. Recent renovations include a finished basement with drain tile and wall drainage systems, two additional full baths, and an extra bedroom. The laundry has been conveniently relocated upstairs, and the expansive attic offers endless possibilities as a playroom, office, or additional bedroom. This home boasts a wrap-around porch, landscaped front and back yards, a storage shed, and a one-car garage. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street near parks, shops, restaurants, and public transit. Built 126 years ago and owned by just 5 families in its lifetime, This truly is a rare opportunity to own a true piece of Evanston's history, thats been thoughtfully modernized for today's lifestyle.
Active
Price cut: $86K (6/23)
$899,000
827 Madison St, Evanston, IL 60202
4beds
3,421sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1897
6,499.15 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully refurbished fireplaceFinished basementExpansive atticBrand-new electrical and plumbingWrap-around porchOne-car garage
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- on Zillow |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 28, 2025 at 10:07pm
Listing courtesy of:
Catherine Riddle 847-609-8352,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12358508

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Storage, Bonus Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Some Stained Glass)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X9
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Attic
- Area: 1230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 41X30
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Galley, SolidSurfaceCounter), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Second
- Area: 20 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Display Window(s), Some Stained Glass)
- Level: Main
- Area: 420 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X28
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X28
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 105 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X15
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Other
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X12
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity, None
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet
Features
- Historic/Period Mlwk
- Windows: Some Stained Glass
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,987
- Total interior livable area: 3,421 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 949
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 6,499.15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 130
Details
- Parcel number: 11193060110000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame, Masonite
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1897
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $644,780
- Annual tax amount: $14,351
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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