Enjoy a view of the treetops from this bright north-facing top-floor 3 bed, 2 bath condo in a 9-unit boutique, pet friendly building, overlooking McGowan Park. You'll love the open floor plan that features high, vaulted ceilings with space above for storage and/or decor. The large living room opens to a separate dining room, both complementing the kitchen equipped with attractive white cabinets and stainless-steel appliances. The primary bedroom features an en-suite bathroom and a wall-to-wall closet, while bedroom #2 is adjacent to the 2nd full bathroom. The 3rd bedroom, separate from the rest, can serve as an office or studio. This condo has it all with in-unit washer/dryer, ample closet space, built-in zoned/wall AC, 1 outdoor parking spot, separate storage locker and front balcony outdoor space! Low assessments cover heat and gas, which are individually controlled. Fantastic walkability - Close to Lake Michigan, Main/Dempster Mile, shops, restaurants, cafes, Sketchbook Brewing Co, the Purple Line & Metra trains, and situated within the Lincoln/Nichols school boundary. Highly sought-after SE Evanston neighborhood! This property is in immaculate move-in condition with fresh paint, and newly refinished hardwood floors. Love where you live!
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$293,000
540 Hinman Ave APT 8, Evanston, IL 60202
3beds
1,150sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
-- sqft lot
$320,300 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$2,587 Estimated rent
Home value
$320,300
$301,000 - $340,000
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En-suite bathroomFront balcony outdoor spaceOverlooking mcgowan parkFresh paintOpen floor planOutdoor parking spotSeparate storage locker
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Listed by:
Michael Thomas, CRS,GREEN 847-763-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Michael Hogg
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12432713
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X14
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Open Floorplan, Dining Combo
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Drapes
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,150 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Assigned, Off Alley, Guest, On Site, Owned
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony
Details
- Additional parcels included: 11194130301013
- Parcel number: 11194130301008
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1965
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Storage, Park
- Services included: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Security, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $339 monthly
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $187,430
- Annual tax amount: $3,397
- Date on market: 8/7/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2025 | Sold | $293,000-2%$255/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12432713 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Contingent | $299,000$260/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12432713 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+8.7%$260/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12432713 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2025 | Sold | $275,000+10%$239/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12284834 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2025 | Contingent | $250,000$217/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12284834 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000+39.7%$217/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12284834 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/1999 | Sold | $179,000$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $18,743 |
| 2023 | $4,538 -2.7% | $18,743 -6.6% |
| 2022 | $4,664 +26.7% | $20,077 +44.7% |
| 2021 | $3,682 +1.4% | $13,875 |
| 2020 | $3,633 +3% | $13,875 -7.8% |
| 2019 | $3,526 -8.2% | $15,047 +7.4% |
| 2018 | $3,838 +2.7% | $14,010 |
| 2017 | $3,738 +5.4% | $14,010 |
| 2016 | $3,546 -14.6% | $14,010 -9.6% |
| 2015 | $4,154 +1% | $15,493 |
| 2014 | $4,115 +2.4% | $15,493 |
| 2013 | $4,020 -8.7% | $15,493 -16.9% |
| 2012 | $4,404 +4.8% | $18,637 |
| 2011 | $4,203 +0.5% | $18,637 |
| 2010 | $4,183 -19.2% | $18,637 -25.5% |
| 2009 | $5,176 +2.8% | $25,032 -4% |
| 2008 | $5,037 +3.8% | $26,075 |
| 2007 | $4,850 +4.1% | $26,075 +17.4% |
| 2006 | $4,661 +1.7% | $22,210 |
| 2005 | $4,582 +2.6% | $22,210 |
| 2004 | $4,468 +20.2% | $22,210 +31.7% |
| 2003 | $3,715 +2.8% | $16,858 |
| 2002 | $3,613 -0.3% | $16,858 |
| 2001 | $3,623 +1.9% | $16,858 +12.4% |
| 2000 | $3,556 | $15,004 |
| 1999 | -- | $15,004 |
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Neighborhood: 60202
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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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