1226 Darrow Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
West Village- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,706 sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,706 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1914
Living Area
1,706 sqft
Price/Sqft
$310
HOA
None
Description
This charming 3-bed, 2-bath home blends modern updates with cozy character, making it an easy choice for your next move. The bright, open floor plan features a main-level family room and a dedicated dining area-great for everyday living or casual entertaining. While thoughtfully updated in 2025, the home retains a welcoming, lived-in feel. Dark-stained oak hardwood floors add warmth and a modern touch, while the kitchen offers both style and practicality with quartz countertops, an eye-catching backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. Recessed lighting and updated fixtures throughout provide a fresh look without sacrificing comfort. The first-floor bathroom has been refreshed, and the kitchen and bath benefit from newer plumbing-helping you settle in with confidence. Location-wise, you'll love the convenience. Just a block away, you'll find local staples like Valli Produce, Zentil, Starbucks, and Blink Fitness. Plus, you're only 10 minutes from Lake Michigan and Northwestern University. Commuting is a breeze with the Dempster St. Bus offering easy access to Downtown Evanston and O'Hare.
1226 Darrow Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,706 sqft single-family home in West Village, built in 1914. It last sold for $495,000 on Apr 21, 2025 (1% below the $499,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $529,000, with a rent estimate of $4,743/month.
Home Details for 1226 Darrow Ave
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MLS Status: Closed |
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Interior Details Basement: Crawl SpaceNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1706 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), HumidifierDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas |
Fireplace & Spa No Spa |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: ScreensFlooring: Hardwood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood |
View No View |
Security Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: AsphaltPatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Wood |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
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Year Built Year Built: 1914Year Renovated: 2015 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence |
Building Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels |
Property Information Parcel Number: 10242000270000 |
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Price List Price: $499,000 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Wed Mar 19 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow |
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Direction & Address City: Evanston |
School Information Elementary School: Washington Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 65Jr High / Middle School: Nichols Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 65High School: Evanston Twp High SchoolHigh School District: 202 |
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Buyer Agent Buyer Company Name: The BLTeam |
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Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved |
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HOA Fee Includes: None |
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Lot Area: 5214.132 sqft |
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Special Conditions: None |
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Listing Terms: Conventional |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: 12311514 |
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CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display |
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by Allie Payne, (312) 752-0055
Compass
Natasha Katz
Compass
Bought with: Ben Lalez, Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12311514

Price History for 1226 Darrow Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/21/2025 | $495,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12311514 |
| 03/20/2025 | $499,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12311514 |
| 03/13/2025 | $499,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12311514 |
| 03/13/2025 | $525,000 | ListingRemoved | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12208317 |
| 02/21/2025 | $525,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12208317 |
| 08/19/2021 | $415,000 | Sold | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11148858 |
| 07/20/2021 | $410,000 | Contingent | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11148858 |
| 07/17/2021 | $410,000 | Listed For Sale | MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11148858 |
| 05/14/2015 | $285,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 01/29/2015 | $325,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 12/19/2014 | $325,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 10/24/2014 | $325,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 01/25/2006 | $315,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 12/03/1996 | $110,000 | Sold | N/A |
Market trends in Evanston
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$419K
$3.88KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$318
$2MoM
Available listings
165
7MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2024 |
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| Tax | |
| Assessment | $380,000 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 1226 Darrow Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.02 | Single-Family Home | $575,000 | 02/10/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,703 | |
0.17 | Single-Family Home | $418,000 | 04/21/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,580 | |
0.10 | Single-Family Home | $507,500 | 08/27/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,200 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $582,500 | 05/12/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,600 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $589,000 | 07/09/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,525 | |
0.50 | Single-Family Home | $521,500 | 10/23/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,500 | |
0.20 | Single-Family Home | $420,000 | 05/20/26 | 2 | 2 | 1,640 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $615,000 | 06/30/26 | 3 | 2 | 1,679 | |
0.31 | Single-Family Home | $875,000 | 06/08/26 | 3 | 3 | 1,452 |
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What Locals Say about West Village
At least 20 Trulia users voted on each feature.
97 % Say there are sidewalks
89 % Say it's dog friendly
88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
87 % Say people would walk alone at night
83 % Say parking is easy
82 % Say there's holiday spirit
81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
79 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say yards are well-kept
66 % Say it's quiet
62 % Say there's wildlife
57 % Say neighbors are friendly
55 % Say car is needed
54 % Say streets are well-lit
50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
38 % Say there are community events
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