Welcome to easy, breezy lakeside living-just a block from Lake Michigan and steps to the beach, Metra and L stations, plus all the local favorites along Chicago Ave and Main Street. Wake to sunlit mornings and wind down to the amber glow of magic hour in this beautifully updated 2 bed, 2 bath condo in an intimate six-unit 1921 building. Rarely available, this home combines vintage character, beautiful trim/moldings, designer style, and an effortless flow. From the airy front sunroom and living room with built-ins, leaded glass windows and a decorative fireplace to the den/office wrapped in William Morris wallpaper (2024), the abundance of natural light makes this a true plant-lover's paradise. Sophistication and style shine through with designer lighting in 2019 (Rejuvenation, CB2) custom window treatments, gleaming hardwood floors, and thoughtful updates throughout. The peaceful, oversized primary bedroom features custom closets, and the formal dining room is dinner-party ready with classic wainscoting and a built-in bar. The all-white kitchen offers generous quartzite counters, a HUGE walk-in pantry, new SS refrigerator (2025), built-in hutch and updates to inspire culinary delights. Enjoy two full baths, premium in-unit laundry (LG 2019), and a private back deck perfect for morning coffee, alfresco dinners, and dreamy summer nights. Garage rental in back across the alley with transferable agreement along with street parking.
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$575,000
542 Michigan Ave Unit 1, Evanston, IL 60202
2beds
1,728sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
-- sqft lot
$606,400 Zestimate®
$333/sqft
$2,901 Estimated rent
Home value
$606,400
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Block from lake michiganDecorative fireplaceSteps to the beachClassic wainscotingOversized primary bedroomHuge walk-in pantryVintage character
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Daniel Otto 773-425-7080,
Compass,
Susanna Cherubin-Delisi 773-457-8011,
Compass
Bought with:
Allie Payne
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12389551
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Foyer, Sun Room, Deck
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Pantry-Butler, Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
Features
- Storage, Built-in Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,728
- Total interior livable area: 1,728 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off Alley, Off Site, Leased, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Details
- Parcel number: 11194160221002
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Scavenger, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $550 monthly
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $333/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $350,720
- Annual tax amount: $7,687
- Date on market: 6/27/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Sold | $575,000+31%$333/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12389551 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Contingent | $439,000$254/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12389551 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $439,000+33.4%$254/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12389551 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2019 | Listing removed | $329,000$190/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #10308868 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2019 | Listed for sale | $329,000$190/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #10308868 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2019 | Sold | $329,000$190/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10308868 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2019 | Pending sale | $329,000$190/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #10308868 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2019 | Listed for sale | $329,000+68.7%$190/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner #10308868 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2010 | Sold | $195,000$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $35,072 |
| 2023 | $8,491 +4.2% | $35,072 |
| 2022 | $8,147 +13.1% | $35,072 +29.2% |
| 2021 | $7,204 +1.4% | $27,146 |
| 2020 | $7,108 +16.6% | $27,146 -7.8% |
| 2019 | $6,094 -16% | $29,439 -1.6% |
| 2018 | $7,252 +2.4% | $29,906 |
| 2017 | $7,079 -2.1% | $29,906 -3.7% |
| 2016 | $7,227 +59.7% | $31,055 +59.2% |
| 2015 | $4,526 +0.6% | $19,504 |
| 2014 | $4,498 +2.7% | $19,504 |
| 2013 | $4,379 -36.5% | $19,504 -38.4% |
| 2012 | $6,898 -8.9% | $31,687 -5.6% |
| 2011 | $7,570 +17.2% | $33,565 |
| 2010 | $6,460 -14.9% | $33,565 -21.3% |
| 2009 | $7,593 +41.1% | $42,654 -4% |
| 2008 | $5,380 -11.9% | $44,432 |
| 2007 | $6,107 -0.6% | $44,432 +21.2% |
| 2006 | $6,143 +1.5% | $36,662 |
| 2005 | $6,054 +8.5% | $36,662 |
| 2004 | $5,579 +9.9% | $36,662 +41.7% |
| 2003 | $5,076 -8.5% | $25,876 |
| 2002 | $5,545 +25% | $25,876 |
| 2001 | $4,435 +1.7% | $25,876 +20.3% |
| 2000 | $4,363 +2.7% | $21,517 |
| 1999 | $4,247 | $21,517 |
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Neighborhood: 60202
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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
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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