Sold135d on marketHistoric · 133 yrs
524 Hamilton St
Evanston, IL, 60202 • Chicago-Dempster • Cook County
$385,000
$246/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,564Sqft
1893Built
Property DNA
American 4-Sq. Style
Built 1893 · 133 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio
1 Fireplace
Decorative · Dining Room
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Market activity
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135 days on market
Established listing
$246/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1893 · Historic
Just 5 blocks to the lake and situated perfectly on the Main-Dempster mile - this house has the walkability you've been looking for in Evanston! Rarely available at this price point east of Chicago Ave, 524 Hamilton is the perfect urban oasis with endless potential - without an assessment. The first floor has a welcoming foyer, nicely sized living and dining room, newer kitchen, powder room and access to the charming garden/patio with perennial landscaping and brick pavers, thoughtfully designed by the landscape architect owner. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms plus an office and hall bathroom. Up a steep set of stairs to the third floor you'll be pleasantly surprised by the open family room with exposed beams. The unfinished basement offers storage, laundry and a full workshop. See agent for more information regarding the fantastic fully functional workshop. Newer driveway is pre-cast concrete permeable pavers. Move in and enjoy or renovate to make it your own.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights perennial landscaping, brick pavers, and newer driveway as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,401/month
Principal & Interest$1,887
Property Tax$385
Insurance$128
Down payment20% ($77,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $308,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1893
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Parking1 Open Parking space
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleAmerican 4-Sq.
Year built1893
Stories3
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionVinyl Siding
Water / SewerLake Michigan / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingBrick Driveway, Driveway, Owned
BasementUnfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
Fireplaces1
FencingFenced
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodChicago-Dempster
Annual tax$9,933
Parcel1119207002
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Heating
Natural Gas
Steam
Radiator(s)
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Fireplace
Decorative
Dining Room
Accessibility
No Disability Access
Exterior Features
Parking
Brick Driveway
Driveway
Owned
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Patio
Room details
19 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Second16×11 ft176 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom2
Second13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom3
Second10×10 ft100 sqft
Flooring (Carpet)
Bedroom4
Other
Other
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market135
Est. value$392,100
Est. rent$3,059/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$246
On marketSep 24, 2025
PostedSep 24, 2025
Last sold$385,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedNov 26, 2025
Tour days6
Views24
How are the schools in Evanston?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Evanston, IL, 60202
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 25, 2025Sold$385,000$246MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 21, 2025Pending Sale$499,000$319MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 7, 2025Contingent$499,000$319MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 15, 2025Price Change$499,000$319MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 24, 2025Listed For Sale$549,000$351MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$385,000
Nov 25, 2025•$246/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$499,000
Nov 21, 2025•$319/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$499,000
Nov 7, 2025•$319/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$499,000
Oct 15, 2025•$319/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$549,000
Sep 24, 2025•$351/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$9,933$46,999
Apr 10, 2022$9,487$46,999
Apr 10, 2021$10,834$46,818
Apr 10, 2020$10,797$46,818
Apr 10, 2019$10,490$50,945
Apr 10, 2018$9,046$39,202
Apr 10, 2017$8,839$39,202
Apr 10, 2016$9,921$39,202
Apr 10, 2015$7,468$32,348
Apr 10, 2014$9,691$39,060
Apr 10, 2013$9,453$39,060
Apr 10, 2012$8,713$39,371
Apr 10, 2011$8,078$39,371
Apr 10, 2010$7,476$39,371
Apr 10, 2009$8,311$46,123
Apr 10, 2008$7,594$48,045
Apr 10, 2007$6,779$48,045
Apr 10, 2006$5,879$34,540
Apr 10, 2005$5,616$34,540
Apr 10, 2004$5,386$34,540
Apr 10, 2003$5,548$27,003
Apr 10, 2002$5,396$27,003
Apr 10, 2001$4,041$27,003
Apr 10, 2000$3,972$18,759
Apr 10, 1999$3,873$18,759
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Evanston, IL • Cook County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
602016020260203602046020860209
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