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  • $509,000

    1038 Custer Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

    4beds
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1879
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    What's special

    Historic character and charmFully fenced private yardDetached two-car garageStorage shedAdditional off-street parking
    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.
    23 days
    1,315
    100

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    Listed by:

    Geoff Brown, SRES (847)208-0422,

    Compass,

    Evan Nielsen,

    Compass

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12790317MLS Logo

      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

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/31/2026Contingent$509,000
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12790317 Report a problem
        10/27/2026Listing removed$509,000
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12790317 Report a problem
        10/21/2026Listed for sale$509,000+88.5%
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12790317 Report a problem
        7/2/2012Listing removed$270,000
        Source: @properties #07898811 Report a problem
        10/28/2011Listed for sale$270,000
        Source: @properties #07898811 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Main-Chicago

        Getting around

        93 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        53 / 100
        Good Transit
        90 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        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.

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