Enjoy living only two blocks from Evanston's iconic Lighthouse and Lighthouse Beach! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home has been beautifully updated and meticulously maintained. It's move-in ready and waiting for you. Welcome home! The main level offers an ideal flow for everyday living or entertaining, featuring a spacious living room with a charming wood-burning fireplace, a newly renovated kitchen (2024) with quartz countertops and stainless appliances, a dining room made for gatherings, and a sun-filled family room with windows facing south, east, and west. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat with a renovated spa-like bath (2021) boasting dual sinks and a glass-enclosed shower, plus two walk-in closets and additional storage. Two additional large bedrooms and a full hallway bath complete the second level. The third floor adds flexibility with a fourth bedroom and ensuite bath, plus an extended space perfect for an office, playroom, or cozy nook. The renovated basement has additional living space with a TV room and a bonus room, both with luxury vinyl floors. All of this in an unbeatable location near lakefront beaches, biking and walking paths, restaurants, shops, and public transit for easy access to the city. Major updates include a new roof (2021) and so much more - see full improvements list under "Additional Information".
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$1,075,000
736 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201
4beds
2,974sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1931
4,690 Square Feet Lot
$1,103,400 Zestimate®
$361/sqft
$4,583 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,103,400
$993,000 - $1.22M
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Charming wood-burning fireplaceRenovated basementMove-in readyBonus roomPrimary suiteRenovated spa-like bathTv room
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Listing courtesy of:
Brandy Isaac 847-832-0002,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Susan Salisbury
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12516157
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X18
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X16
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 84 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X15
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 529 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X23
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Office
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,539
- Total interior livable area: 2,974 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 424
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 4,690 sqft
- Dimensions: 35 x 134
Details
- Parcel number: 11071050010000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1931
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Sold | $1,075,000-10.3%$361/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12516157 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Pending sale | $1,199,000$403/sqft |
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| 12/24/2025 | Contingent | $1,199,000$403/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000-4%$403/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Listing removed | $1,249,000$420/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12486398 Report a problem | ||
| 10/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000-3.9%$420/sqft |
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| 6/16/2025 | Listing removed | $1,300,000$437/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12351561 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+37.6%$437/sqft |
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| 11/21/2020 | Listing removed | $945,000$318/sqft |
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| 11/2/2020 | Listed for sale | $945,000+51.9%$318/sqft |
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| 5/14/2010 | Sold | $622,000-9.7%$209/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07462042 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2009 | Listing removed | $689,000$232/sqft |
Source: Baird & Warner - Evanston #07292325 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2009 | Price change | $689,000-2.3%$232/sqft |
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| 9/19/2009 | Price change | $705,000-2.8%$237/sqft |
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| 8/8/2009 | Listed for sale | $725,000-3.2%$244/sqft |
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| 7/2/2008 | Listing removed | $749,000$252/sqft |
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| 6/27/2008 | Listed for sale | $749,000+82.7%$252/sqft |
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| 1/7/1997 | Sold | $410,000$138/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $73,836 +0% |
| 2023 | $17,225 +4.4% | $73,835 |
| 2022 | $16,496 +6.3% | $73,835 +20.5% |
| 2021 | $15,512 +1% | $61,258 |
| 2020 | $15,362 +2.1% | $61,258 -8.7% |
| 2019 | $15,047 -18.1% | $67,096 -4% |
| 2018 | $18,371 +2.6% | $69,925 |
| 2017 | $17,903 +4.1% | $69,925 |
| 2016 | $17,200 +12.4% | $69,925 +18.1% |
| 2015 | $15,298 +1% | $59,188 |
| 2014 | $15,151 +2.5% | $59,188 |
| 2013 | $14,785 -1% | $59,188 -9.3% |
| 2012 | $14,940 +4% | $65,275 |
| 2011 | $14,367 +7.4% | $65,275 |
| 2010 | $13,384 -7.4% | $65,275 -13.4% |
| 2009 | $14,455 +6.5% | $75,360 -4% |
| 2008 | $13,571 +8.3% | $78,501 |
| 2007 | $12,532 +11.3% | $78,501 +33.5% |
| 2006 | $11,256 -3.5% | $58,824 -7.3% |
| 2005 | $11,666 +3.4% | $63,477 |
| 2004 | $11,283 +6.2% | $63,477 +27.7% |
| 2003 | $10,626 -2.1% | $49,689 -4.8% |
| 2002 | $10,858 +21.1% | $52,217 |
| 2001 | $8,966 +1.8% | $52,217 +34.1% |
| 2000 | $8,808 +2.4% | $38,952 |
| 1999 | $8,605 | $38,952 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60201
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Orrington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Haven Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orrington Elementary School
- Middle: Haven 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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