Tucked away on a secluded stretch of Custer Street, just blocks from the shopping, dining, and train access along Dempster Street and Main Street, Lee Street Beach, and only half a block west of Nichols Middle School, this distinctive 1879 Luxembourg farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history. The property features two separate two-bedroom, one-bathroom units, a detached two-car garage, storage shed, fully fenced private yard, and additional off-street parking. Many of the home's original architectural details remain intact, offering a glimpse into its historic character and charm. With vision and renovation, this unique property presents the opportunity to restore it to its former splendor as a single-family home, or retain it as a long-term, multi-unit investment. A rare blend of historic character, versatile potential, and a desirable location makes this property an exceptional opportunity for homeowners, investors, and preservation enthusiasts alike.
Contingent
$509,000
1038 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
4beds
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Multi Family
Built in 1879
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$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic character and charmFully fenced private yardDetached two-car garageStorage shedAdditional off-street parking
- 23 days
- 1,315
- 100
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Geoff Brown, SRES (847)208-0422,
Compass,
Evan Nielsen,
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12790317
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Baseboard
Features
- Basement: None
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
Lot
- Size: 4,902 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 57x86
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 11191170070000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1879
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $385,110
- Annual tax amount: $11,253
- Date on market: 10/21/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2026 | Contingent | $509,000 |
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| 10/27/2026 | Listing removed | $509,000 |
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| 10/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $509,000+88.5% |
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| 7/2/2012 | Listing removed | $270,000 |
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| 10/28/2011 | Listed for sale | $270,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,757 +3.3% | $38,511 |
| 2023 | $9,446 -8.8% | $38,511 -12.5% |
| 2022 | $10,353 +30% | $43,999 +48.5% |
| 2021 | $7,967 -5.6% | $29,621 -6.9% |
| 2020 | $8,443 -0.8% | $31,825 -11.2% |
| 2019 | $8,507 +16.6% | $35,839 +36.3% |
| 2018 | $7,298 -3.5% | $26,289 -6.1% |
| 2017 | $7,566 -2% | $27,988 -7.1% |
| 2016 | $7,723 +11% | $30,129 +17.8% |
| 2015 | $6,955 +1% | $25,575 |
| 2014 | $6,888 +2.4% | $25,575 |
| 2013 | $6,729 +24.5% | $25,575 +13.3% |
| 2012 | $5,405 +4.8% | $22,567 |
| 2011 | $5,159 +0.5% | $22,567 |
| 2010 | $5,133 -10.6% | $22,567 -17.7% |
| 2009 | $5,745 -5.7% | $27,419 -11.9% |
| 2008 | $6,095 +3.8% | $31,135 |
| 2007 | $5,870 -1.2% | $31,135 +11.5% |
| 2006 | $5,939 +1.7% | $27,928 |
| 2005 | $5,838 +2.6% | $27,928 |
| 2004 | $5,691 +49.5% | $27,928 +63.8% |
| 2003 | $3,806 +2.9% | $17,046 |
| 2002 | $3,701 -3% | $17,046 |
| 2001 | $3,813 +1.9% | $17,046 +9.4% |
| 2000 | $3,743 +2.2% | $15,577 |
| 1999 | $3,664 | $15,577 |
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Neighborhood: Main-Chicago
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Nichols Middle School
- High: Evanston Twp High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





