Welcome to this charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, perfectly situated on a beautiful tree-lined street in the heart of Evanston. The building itself is well cared for and full of character, both inside and out. Step inside and you'll be greeted by high ceilings and a spacious living room that seamlessly opens to the dining area. From there, flow into the generous kitchen with an eating area and plenty of storage, conveniently located near the rear door. Continue down the hallway to find a large bathroom and a comfortable bedroom with a walk-in closet. Best of all, you're just a short walk from parks, the lakefront, beaches, shops, restaurants, and trains-everything Evanston has to offer right at your doorstep.
Sold for $162,500
$162,500
540 Michigan Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
1beds
866sqft
Condominium
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$170,800 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$1,780 Estimated rent
Home value
$170,800
$154,000 - $190,000
$1,780/mo
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@properties Christie's International Real Estate
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, 475197494 (IL)
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Source: @Properties sold,MLS#: 12462434
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Features
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 866
- Total interior livable area: 866 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 11194160251025
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $88,190
- Annual tax amount: $2,204
- Date on market: 10/12/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2025 | Sold | $162,500-33.7%$188/sqft |
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| 6/3/2023 | Sold | $245,000+43.7%$283/sqft |
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| 5/17/2005 | Sold | $170,500+55%$197/sqft |
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| 10/7/1999 | Sold | $110,000+140.9%$127/sqft |
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| 10/31/1997 | Sold | $45,666-0.7%$53/sqft |
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| 12/4/1995 | Sold | $46,000$53/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,204 +3.3% | $8,819 |
| 2023 | $2,135 +4.2% | $8,819 |
| 2022 | $2,049 +11% | $8,819 +26.8% |
| 2021 | $1,845 +1.4% | $6,954 |
| 2020 | $1,821 +3% | $6,954 -7.8% |
| 2019 | $1,767 -16.8% | $7,542 -2.8% |
| 2018 | $2,125 +2.7% | $7,756 |
| 2017 | $2,069 +55.5% | $7,756 |
| 2016 | $1,331 +11.1% | $7,756 +9.4% |
| 2015 | $1,198 -0.3% | $7,090 |
| 2014 | $1,201 +3.8% | $7,090 |
| 2013 | $1,157 -27.5% | $7,090 -23.3% |
| 2012 | $1,595 -12.3% | $9,247 -8.3% |
| 2011 | $1,819 -2% | $10,083 |
| 2010 | $1,855 -6.9% | $10,083 -16.8% |
| 2009 | $1,993 +1.2% | $12,122 -4% |
| 2008 | $1,969 +6.1% | $12,628 |
| 2007 | $1,856 -2.7% | $12,628 +15.5% |
| 2006 | $1,907 +1.9% | $10,934 |
| 2005 | $1,872 +49.6% | $10,934 |
| 2004 | $1,251 -6.7% | $10,934 +38.1% |
| 2003 | $1,341 +2.7% | $7,915 |
| 2002 | $1,306 +70.8% | $7,915 |
| 2001 | $764 -37.9% | $7,915 +52.5% |
| 2000 | $1,230 +69.7% | $5,189 |
| 1999 | $725 | $5,189 |
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Neighborhood: 60202
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Evanston
- 60202
- 540 Michigan Ave
