Classic Evanston home in a great location. Excellent opportunity to create your next home, bring your ideas for rehab, or modernize to your liking. Beautiful oak hardwood floors and moldings. Front foyer with slate floor opens to hallway and beautiful original staircase. First floor boasts large living room, dining room and huge family room with large closet. Eat in kitchen with pantry and another staircase to second floor. First floor en-suite bedroom with full bath, separate shower and soaking tub. Central AC, replaced in 2024. Second floor features 4 bedrooms plus den, primary bedroom is large with a sitting area, second full bath. Hot water heater 4 years old. Attic was used for years as a painting studio, lots of room to expand. Large full unfinished basement. Oversized 2 car garage and extra wide lot, in one of Evanston's great locations. Close to Metra, CTA purple line, restaurants and all kinds of shops, all within easy walking distance.
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$625,000
828 Monroe St, Evanston, IL 60202
5beds
3,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1896
6,200 Square Feet Lot
$1,068,700 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$5,267 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,068,700
$951,000 - $1.21M
$5,267/mo
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En-suite bedroomHuge family roomExtra wide lotEat in kitchenDining roomHot water heaterFull unfinished basement
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Listing courtesy of:
Hugo Rodriguez 773-230-2216,
RE/MAX 10 Lincoln Park
Bought with:
Peter Cummins
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12419720
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X8
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 312 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X13
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X3
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Closet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 405 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27X15
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Walk in closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X4
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,200 sqft
- Dimensions: 124 X 50
Details
- Parcel number: 11193140020000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1896
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | Sold | $625,000-3.7%$208/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419720 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Pending sale | $649,000$216/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419720 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2025 | Contingent | $649,000$216/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419720 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2025 | Price change | $649,000-7.2%$216/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419720 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000$233/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12419720 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $65,074 |
| 2023 | $14,498 -5.3% | $65,074 |
| 2022 | $15,312 +9.1% | $65,074 +24.7% |
| 2021 | $14,031 +1.4% | $52,169 |
| 2020 | $13,840 -5% | $52,169 -15% |
| 2019 | $14,573 +7.1% | $61,396 +25.2% |
| 2018 | $13,613 +2.7% | $49,035 |
| 2017 | $13,255 +5.5% | $49,035 |
| 2016 | $12,569 +14.2% | $49,035 +21.1% |
| 2015 | $11,009 +1% | $40,483 |
| 2014 | $10,904 +15.2% | $40,483 |
| 2013 | $9,466 -12.3% | $40,483 -10.1% |
| 2012 | $10,791 +4.8% | $45,052 |
| 2011 | $10,300 +9.5% | $45,052 -6.1% |
| 2010 | $9,404 -16.8% | $47,973 -21.5% |
| 2009 | $11,309 +7.8% | $61,098 -4% |
| 2008 | $10,487 +9.5% | $63,644 |
| 2007 | $9,579 +28.2% | $63,644 +66.3% |
| 2006 | $7,471 +1.1% | $38,270 |
| 2005 | $7,387 +11.9% | $38,270 |
| 2004 | $6,603 -7.1% | $38,270 +10.3% |
| 2003 | $7,109 +2.8% | $34,682 |
| 2002 | $6,914 +39.1% | $34,682 |
| 2001 | $4,969 -2% | $34,682 +47.9% |
| 2000 | $5,069 +0% | $23,444 -3.2% |
| 1999 | $5,069 | $24,207 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Main-Chicago
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Oakton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Chute Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oakton 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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- Cook County
- Evanston
- 60202
- Main-Chicago
- 828 Monroe St
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