Updates and charm galore! This sunny, bright and quiet home has an extensive list of improvements since 2018 - new windows, furnace, appliances, washer/dryer, copper plumbing, electrical wiring + panel, drain tile, kitchen, baths, patio, etc etc. First floor has foyer with hooks and small mud room area as well as powder room and hall closet. Nicely sized living room with south facing windows to bring streaming sunlight all day long. Adjacent dining room is open to new (2018) kitchen with views of new paver patio and door to patio and garage. Finished basement with recreation room as well as laundry and great storage. Second floor with primary bedroom with two closets and roof deck plus two additional bedrooms and new (2018) ceramic tile bathroom with linen closet. Fully fenced yard and screened in porch offer wrap-around outdoor enjoyment. 1 car garage plus driveway parking for 2-3 additional cars. Great value for a solid home in Lincolnwood School district!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
1 car garageParking
Listed by Meredith Schreiber• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Lauren Weiss• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Aali Fidai• Main Street Real Estate Group
Newly rehabbed 3 bedroom 1.1 bath home in Lincolnwood school district! New white kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, opens to dining room and living room that features built-ins and a wood burning fireplace. Awesome screened porch off the dining room and a newly added half bath on the first floor. 2nd floor with 3 great bedrooms and full bath. Master bedroom has access to sweet deck - perfect for relaxing and enjoying your morning coffee. Finished basement features a large family room with Pergo floors and a large storage/laundry room. Large 1 car garage and 3 outside parking spot. Updates include: new windows, new lighting and light fixtures, new electric, new plumbing, paint inside and out, refinished hardwood floors, new bathrooms and more - ask agent for list- move right in and enjoy!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09785847
Dec 11, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$232,000
Nov 21, 2017
Contingent
—
Oct 29, 2017
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Oct 25, 2017
Listed (New)
$225,000
+7
Unique Opportunity to own a brick 3-bedroom, 2-storey home in highly desirable Lincolnwood/Haven schools at an entry-level price. Home needs your updating, floor sanding, painting all walls as well as landscaping, etc. .. Kitchen and bath should be "gutted". Purchase must be cash, as property will not pass most lender's qualifications (ask listing agent about specifics). Bring your builder/contractor/imagination. .. property being sold "as is". .. will not pass FHA inspection. Please note: Legal address is Elgin Road, but this IS Golf!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,123 (+4.5%)
$10,530 + $30,470
$41,000
2022
$8,729 (−8.5%)
$10,530 + $30,470
$41,000
2021
$9,536 (−7.2%)
$7,020 + $32,243
$39,263
2020
$10,280 (+1.8%)
$7,020 + $32,243
$39,263
2019
$10,098 (+154.5%)
$7,020 + $36,079
$43,099
2018
$3,968 (−41.8%)
$5,850 + $8,633
$14,483
2017
$6,822 (−45.0%)
$5,850 + $43,165
$49,015
2016
$12,404 (+28.9%)
$5,850 + $43,165
$49,015
2015
$9,620 (+15.1%)
$4,914 + $30,965
$35,879
2014
$8,359 (−12.0%)
$4,914 + $30,965
$35,879
2013
$9,496 (+11.6%)
$4,914 + $36,193
$41,107
2012
$8,510 (−4.8%)
$5,499 + $34,795
$40,294
2011
$8,938 (+16.3%)
$5,499 + $42,454
$47,953
2010
$7,682 (+18.9%)
$5,499 + $42,454
$47,953
2009
$6,461 (+1.5%)
$5,616 + $37,856
$43,472
2008
$6,365 (+5.8%)
$8,985 + $43,861
$52,846
2007
$6,016
$8,985 + $43,861
$52,846
Tax history for 2731 Elgin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,123 (+4.5%)
$10,530 + $30,470
$41,000
2022
$8,729 (−8.5%)
$10,530 + $30,470
$41,000
2021
$9,536 (−7.2%)
$7,020 + $32,243
$39,263
2020
$10,280 (+1.8%)
$7,020 + $32,243
$39,263
2019
$10,098 (+154.5%)
$7,020 + $36,079
$43,099
2018
$3,968 (−41.8%)
$5,850 + $8,633
$14,483
2017
$6,822 (−45.0%)
$5,850 + $43,165
$49,015
2016
$12,404 (+28.9%)
$5,850 + $43,165
$49,015
2015
$9,620 (+15.1%)
$4,914 + $30,965
$35,879
2014
$8,359 (−12.0%)
$4,914 + $30,965
$35,879
2013
$9,496 (+11.6%)
$4,914 + $36,193
$41,107
2012
$8,510 (−4.8%)
$5,499 + $34,795
$40,294
2011
$8,938 (+16.3%)
$5,499 + $42,454
$47,953
2010
$7,682 (+18.9%)
$5,499 + $42,454
$47,953
2009
$6,461 (+1.5%)
$5,616 + $37,856
$43,472
2008
$6,365 (+5.8%)
$8,985 + $43,861
$52,846
2007
$6,016
$8,985 + $43,861
$52,846
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,680 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,325
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
10142030120000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 single-family residential district is intended to provide for single-family development at the lowest density within the City, and to preserve the present physical character of that area while allowing for infill development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Aug 7, 2021 • Active
Miscellaneous site work
Install a new paver patio.
Grading
Aug 5, 2019 • Final
Window replacement
Install a basement egress window and modify the dimensions of the existing egress window.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 25 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 4
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 25 x 12
Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 25 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Partially Finished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 8
Equipment
Sump Pump
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Not Reported
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 10142030120000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 22X90X81X107
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,280.47
Tax Year: 2020
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 65
Elementary School: Lincolnwood Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Middle Or Junior School: Haven Middle School
High School District: 202
High School: Evanston Twp High School
Location Information
Township: Evanston
Corporate Limits: Evanston
Directions: On the north side of Golf, just east of the New England Village entrance (east of Ewing, west of McDaniel).
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,325
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,680 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10142030120000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Lincolnwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Haven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Evanston, IL • 60201
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$586,000 – $709,000
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