Evanston History Center now owns Dawes House

The Evanston History Center today has become the owner of the Charles Dawes House after year-long negotiations with Northwestern University.
Circuit Court Judge Kathleen M. Pantle  approved the transfer of ownership from Northwestern University to The Evanston History Center today.  Last year, Northwestern, citing fire hazards in the historic Dawes home, closed the history center, which has since [...]

Sunday Open House – June 28, 2009

2302 Noyes – Open House – 12-2 p.m.
Affordable, adorable vintage NW Evanston home w/eat-in kitchen, FP, hdwd flrs, new tear-off roof, built-in bookshelves, finished walk-out basement w/full newly refinished BA, central air, patio, deck, updated mechanicals, front driveway for 2 cars & charming red-brick pavers leading to front door. Enjoy the block parties & walk [...]

Evanston City Council rejects proposed Green Building Ordinance

The Evanston City Council Monday night unanimously rejected a proposed Green Building Ordinance that would have required from building owners a $50,000 deposit and LEED silver certification for any interior or exterior renovation of a commercial or multi-family building with more than 10,000 square feet.
Under the plan, building owners would have been required  to submit a $50,000 [...]

Evanston single-family home sales in May show signs of life

The number of Evanston single-family home sales in May remained about the same, compared to the month of May last year. This is good news since sales were down considerably in March and April this year, compared to the same time last year.
The news isn’t so rosy in terms of the median sales price, which dropped [...]

Broker’s Tour – June 16, 2009

Today, I spent all my time exploring an historic limestone mansion at 2829 Sheridan Place in Evanston, which was built in 1911.
Known as the Edward Kirk Warren home, this vintage gem, located about a block north from the Lighthouse Beach,  is approximately 6,200 square-feet (though it appears larger) with 16 rooms, including five bedrooms and 4.2 baths.  [...]

Come say hello to good buys tomorrow

Come visit me at my open houses in Northwest Evanston Sunday.
2302 Noyes – 12-2 p.m. (Just reduced price!)
2012 Noyes – 2:30-4:30 p.m.
 

 
2302 Noyes
$414,900
 
Affordable, adorable vintage NW Evanston home w/eat-in kitchen, FP, hdwd flrs, new tear-off roof, built-in bookshelves, finished walk-out basement w/full newly refinished BA, central air, patio, deck, updated mechanicals, front driveway for 2 [...]

Kudos to Omar – another Evanstonian with a heart

Omar Gutierrez recently committed an act of kindness that I love hearing about.
If you haven’t already heard, Gutierrez of 142-148 Clyde in Evanston, went to the aid of a pizza delivery man who was attacked last week in South Evanston. The two offenders kicked and beat Stephen Walker and then stole and destroyed his car. 
Gutierrez [...]

New on the Market – Open House today -2:30-4:30 p.m.

2012 Noyes
Evanston
 
 
RECENTLY RENOVATED CHARMING TWO-STORY FARMHOUSE WITH NEWER KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND UPGRADED PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL. SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE LARGE 15 X 11 BALCONY OFF MASTER BEDROOM, A FRONT PORCH, A PATIO, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS AND A WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE. WALK TO TRAIN, SHOPS, SCHOOLS, PARKS, LADD ARBORETUM, THE RIVER AND BIKE TRAIL AND THE [...]