Rare opportunity alert! This 5,500 square foot corner site is strategically positioned directly across from the vibrant Evanston Plaza featuring Valli Produce. The property features a retail space currently used a restaurant along with three apartments with recent improvements, making it a versatile investment gem. Whether you choose to maintain its current configuration or explore the potential for additional apartment units or turning it into a Airbnb Money Maker, this property promises lucrative investment opportunities in a prime location. Don't miss out on this chance to capitalize on the bustling energy of Evanston's thriving community.
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$527,500
1824 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202
5beds
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Multi Family
Built in 1923
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$554,200 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,170 Estimated rent
Home value
$554,200
$499,000 - $615,000
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Retail spaceThree apartmentsCorner site
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Rafay Qamar 217-960-8605,
Real Broker LLC
Bought with:
Juan Loza
American International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12287864
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
Property
Lot
- Size: 5,550 sqft
- Dimensions: 37X150
Details
- Parcel number: 10242080010000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Evanston
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $527,500-8.3% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12287864 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Contingent | $575,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12287870 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $575,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12287870 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2024 | Contingent | $575,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12190205 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $575,000-4.2% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12190205 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2024 | Listing removed | $599,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12080912 Report a problem | ||
| 7/4/2024 | Contingent | $599,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12080912 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,900 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12077638 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $49,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $11,862 +4.2% | $48,999 |
| 2022 | $11,382 -4.9% | $48,999 +8.6% |
| 2021 | $11,973 +1.4% | $45,115 |
| 2020 | $11,813 -2% | $45,115 -12.3% |
| 2019 | $12,049 +12.1% | $51,427 +31.1% |
| 2018 | $10,749 +2.7% | $39,235 |
| 2017 | $10,469 +5.4% | $39,235 |
| 2016 | $9,929 +8% | $39,235 +14.5% |
| 2015 | $9,190 +1% | $34,273 |
| 2014 | $9,102 +2.4% | $34,273 |
| 2013 | $8,893 +52.3% | $34,273 +38.7% |
| 2012 | $5,839 +62.2% | $24,710 +41.9% |
| 2009 | $3,600 +48.4% | $17,409 +38.6% |
| 2008 | $2,426 -73.7% | $12,559 -74.7% |
| 2007 | $9,239 +16.3% | $49,668 +31.2% |
| 2006 | $7,942 +1.7% | $37,846 |
| 2005 | $7,808 +2.6% | $37,846 |
| 2004 | $7,613 | $37,846 |
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Neighborhood: West Village
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Evanston Twp High School
- Middle: Evanston Twp High School
- High: Evanston Twp High School
- District: 202
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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Estimated market value
$554,200
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Evanston
- 60202
- West Village
- 1824 Crain St
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