239 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201
OFF MARKET

239 Greenwood St
Evanston, IL 60201

  • 8 Beds
  • 9 Baths
  • 9,000 sqft (on 0.69 acres)
  • 8 Beds
  • 9 Baths
  • 9,000 sqft (on 0.69 acres)

$3,396,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Mar 28, 2024
Est. Refi. Payment $22,546/mo*

Homes for Sale Near 239 Greenwood St

Local Information

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Description

This property is no longer available to rent or to buy. This description is from April 01, 2022
THIS IS A SHOW STOPPER...Magnificent residence steps from the lake on nearly an acre of land in Evanston. A truly Grand Mansion that welcomes you with a lovely fountain, beautiful landscape and large porches. A large foyer and gallery with onyx floor, period chandeliers and sconces, amazing stained glass and leaded glass doors..Large scale rooms with stunning woodwork. Large kitchen and pantry, 8 fireplaces! Beautiful staircase. Four en suite bedrooms and an additional 2 rooms a bathroom and a porch on the second level. The 3rd floor has an amazing ball room, sitting room, additional bedrooms a bath and stairs up to the 4th floor bonus space....large unfinished lower level, coach house with a 2 car garage. SO much to enjoy and treasure!! This is special and truly one of a kind!

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 239 Greenwood St

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 19Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Great Room, Breakfast Room, Office, Family Room, Living Room, Library, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 8, Bonus Room, Maid Room, Laundry, Master Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms: 9Number of Bathrooms (full): 6Number of Bathrooms (half): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 9000 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, DryerDryerRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,SteamHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 3+Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 8Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Great RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screened DeckFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Porch, Screened Deck
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1878
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Queen Anne
Building
Construction Materials: Stone, OtherNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11184170020000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,899,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Feb 01 2022Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Evanston
School Information
Elementary School: Dewey Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 65Jr High / Middle School: Nichols Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 65High School: Evanston Twp High SchoolHigh School District: 202

Community

Community Features: Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.69 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.25% ON 1ST MIL, 1.75% ON 2ND, 1.25% ON BAL.-$395Buyer Agency Commission Type: See Remarks:
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11239140Attic: Finished

Additional Information

ParkSidewalksStreet LightsMlg Can ViewMlg Can Use: IDX
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Annika Valdiserri
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with: Ellen Webber, (773) 350-7773, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11239140

Price History for 239 Greenwood St

DatePriceEventSource
03/30/2022$1,700,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11239140
02/02/2022$1,899,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11239140
11/19/2021$1,899,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11239140
10/06/2021$1,995,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11239140
07/07/2021$2,500,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11129459

Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2021
Tax$41,821
Assessment$2,556,390
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 239 Greenwood St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.08
Single-Family Home
$3,375,000
07/28/23
6
6
8,000
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
06/22/23
5
5
6,230
0.26
Single-Family Home
$2,146,187
05/08/23
5
5
6,530
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
09/12/23
5
4
3,624
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
05/23/23
4
8
4,800
0.46
Single-Family Home
$2,250,000
04/14/23
6
5
6,100
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
05/23/23
5
6
5,106
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,250,000
10/31/23
6
5
6,417
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,460,000
04/14/23
6
5
4,372
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,209,000
08/07/23
5
3
2,800

Assigned Schools

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    "Downtown Evanston is great because it is close to quiet tree-lined neighborhood streets and close to restaurants, the public library, stores, gym and yoga studios, music venues, etc. I thought I would never recognize or know the people who live in my apartment building but I do, as well as shop owners. Feels like a smaller town but lots of big city options for things to do."
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Homes for Rent Near 239 Greenwood St

Off Market Homes Near 239 Greenwood St

239 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL 60201 is a 8 bedroom, 9 bathroom, 9,000 sqft single-family home built in 1878. This property is not currently available for sale. 239 Greenwood St was last sold on Mar 30, 2022 for $1,700,000 (10% lower than the asking price of $1,899,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 239 Greenwood St is $3,396,600.