Think you can only afford a condo and not a single family home? Look no further as the perfect condo alternative awaits you. Upon entry the gleaming hardwood floors throughout and newer windows with pretty street views show off pride of ownership. Flow through the living room and dining room to the kitchen makes living easy. Updated kitchen from 2020 has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and white cabinets along with space for an eat-in table. The spacious pantry keeps all kitchen necessities at your fingertips. Primary bedroom, across from the hall bathroom featuring a Jacuzzi tub, also has secure access to an attached and enclosed three season porch which allows for a multitude of uses. The space, also accessible from a side entry door, has wide open views over the patio and yard. In cold months the room is used to store outdoor patio furniture while in summer months it is often used for entertaining, the perfect spot to set up the food buffet while enjoying outdoor relaxation. Set on a deep lot, this charming two bedroom, two bath home has all the extra space not found in a condo. Enjoy a finished lower level with a large family room, a home office or third bedroom, an updated bathroom, and plenty of storage. A side entry door at the kitchen also leads directly down to the lower level. A two car detached garage completes the package. Location, Location, Location. Robert Crown Community center with a library branch, ice skating rinks, and sports fields just two blocks east, Walgreens a block away, Valli Produce half mile north, and Sam's Club a few blocks west. Downtown Evanston just minutes away. Come see what you have been waiting for.
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$450,000
826 Brown Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
3beds
1,303sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
5,814 Square Feet Lot
$456,300 Zestimate®
$345/sqft
$3,052 Estimated rent
Home value
$456,300
$415,000 - $502,000
$3,052/mo
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Updated bathroomTwo car detached garageSpacious pantryGleaming hardwood floors throughoutDeep lotGranite countertopsPlenty of storage
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Listing updated:
Listing courtesy of:
Barbara Kramer, CRS 847-866-8200,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Melody Rosin
Fulton Grace Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12532720
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Other), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,303 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Lot
- Size: 5,814 sqft
- Dimensions: 34X171
Details
- Parcel number: 10243030420000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2026 | Sold | $450,000+2.3%$345/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12532720 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Pending sale | $440,000$338/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12532720 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2026 | Contingent | $440,000$338/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12532720 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $440,000-7.2%$338/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12532720 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $474,000$364/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12447351 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Price change | $474,000-2.3%$364/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12447351 Report a problem | ||
| 8/28/2025 | Price change | $485,000-2.8%$372/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12447351 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $499,000+55.9%$383/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12447351 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2015 | Listing removed | $320,000$246/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Evanston #08918205 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2015 | Price change | $320,000-2.7%$246/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Evanston #08918205 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2015 | Price change | $329,000-2.4%$252/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Evanston #08918205 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2015 | Listed for sale | $337,000$259/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential #08918205 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $28,678 |
| 2023 | $5,571 -6.5% | $28,678 -8.9% |
| 2022 | $5,960 +34.4% | $31,485 +40% |
| 2021 | $4,436 -11.6% | $22,487 -8.2% |
| 2020 | $5,017 +0% | $24,495 -10.3% |
| 2019 | $5,017 +26.7% | $27,308 +33.6% |
| 2018 | $3,959 -22.9% | $20,444 -18.5% |
| 2017 | $5,138 -15.5% | $25,082 -10.4% |
| 2016 | $6,080 +32.1% | $28,000 +30.7% |
| 2015 | $4,601 +0.4% | $21,415 |
| 2014 | $4,582 -14.7% | $21,415 -7% |
| 2013 | $5,369 -0.9% | $23,036 -8.3% |
| 2012 | $5,417 +0.6% | $25,112 -10% |
| 2011 | $5,382 +16.2% | $27,906 |
| 2010 | $4,632 +18.6% | $27,906 -11.3% |
| 2009 | $3,904 +1.2% | $31,457 -4% |
| 2008 | $3,857 -3.3% | $32,768 |
| 2007 | $3,990 -3% | $32,768 +22.6% |
| 2006 | $4,115 +1.4% | $26,735 |
| 2005 | $4,058 +5% | $26,735 |
| 2004 | $3,865 +4.6% | $26,735 +45.5% |
| 2003 | $3,695 +2.8% | $18,377 |
| 2002 | $3,594 +14.9% | $18,377 |
| 2001 | $3,128 +1.7% | $18,377 +24.2% |
| 2000 | $3,075 +2.7% | $14,799 |
| 1999 | $2,995 | $14,799 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60202
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dawes Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Chute Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dawes Elementary School
- Middle: Chute 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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