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.
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$385,000
524 Hamilton St, Evanston, IL 60202
3beds
1,564sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1893
-- sqft lot
$389,000 Zestimate®
$246/sqft
$3,284 Estimated rent
Home value
$389,000
$350,000 - $432,000
$3,284/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 26, 2025 at 10:36am
Listing courtesy of:
Meredith Schreiber 847-763-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Antonio Bavaro
Fulton Grace Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12469199
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X17
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,564 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Driveway, Owned
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Dimensions: 33x60x33x64
Details
- Parcel number: 11192070020000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1893
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Evanston
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | Sold | $385,000-22.8%$246/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12469199 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2025 | Pending sale | $499,000$319/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12469199 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Contingent | $499,000$319/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12469199 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $499,000-9.1%$319/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12469199 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000$351/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12469199 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,933 +4.7% | $46,999 |
| 2022 | $9,487 -12.4% | $46,999 +0.4% |
| 2021 | $10,834 +0.3% | $46,818 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Chicago-Dempster
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle: Nichols 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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Estimated market value
$389,000
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Evanston
- 60202
- Chicago-Dempster
- 524 Hamilton St