Desirable 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse with great bones - waiting for your personal finishing touches. Ideally located just 0.5 mile from Lake Michigan (South Boulevard Beach access at the east end of South Boulevard), this home offers the perfect blend of convenience and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to public transportation, shopping, dining, top schools, and a public park directly adjacent to the property - everything you need is within reach.
Closed
$425,000
553 Barton Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
4beds
1,843sqft
Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
3,533 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$231/sqft
$3,825 Estimated rent
Home value
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Great bones
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Courtland Stansberry 815-469-7449,
Real People Realty
Bought with:
Michael Thomas, CRS,GREEN
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12474953
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X10
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: Main
- Area: 21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 352 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X16
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X10
Other
- Level: Lower
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X23
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,843 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Lot
- Size: 3,533 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 11193210450000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/13/2026 | Sold | $425,000-15.8%$231/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12474953 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2025 | Contingent | $505,000$274/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12474953 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Price change | $505,000-4.7%$274/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12474953 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $530,000+57.3%$288/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12474953 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2003 | Sold | $337,000$183/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $46,271 +0% |
| 2023 | $9,886 +4.7% | $46,270 |
| 2022 | $9,439 +36.3% | $46,270 +45.8% |
| 2021 | $6,926 -0.2% | $31,746 |
| 2020 | $6,940 -2.9% | $31,746 -12.5% |
| 2019 | $7,150 -7.7% | $36,294 +6.5% |
| 2018 | $7,747 +2.3% | $34,088 |
| 2017 | $7,572 -3.5% | $34,088 -2.3% |
| 2016 | $7,849 +0.6% | $34,901 +5.1% |
| 2015 | $7,805 +0.6% | $33,197 |
| 2014 | $7,755 +2.7% | $33,197 |
| 2013 | $7,549 -9% | $33,197 -18.5% |
| 2012 | $8,300 +6.8% | $40,711 |
| 2011 | $7,768 -1.4% | $40,711 |
| 2010 | $7,882 +5.7% | $40,711 -1.9% |
| 2009 | $7,453 +10.3% | $41,508 -4% |
| 2008 | $6,755 -1% | $43,238 -9.5% |
| 2007 | $6,822 +29.6% | $47,792 +48.7% |
| 2006 | $5,266 -16.9% | $32,150 |
| 2005 | $6,338 +27.5% | $32,150 |
| 2004 | $4,969 +14.3% | $32,150 +51% |
| 2003 | $4,347 +2.8% | $21,297 |
| 2002 | $4,228 +4.7% | $21,297 |
| 2001 | $4,039 +1.7% | $21,297 +15% |
| 2000 | $3,970 +2.6% | $18,522 |
| 1999 | $3,871 | $18,522 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60202
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Oakton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Chute Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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