NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1824 Crain St Evanston, IL 60202

West Village Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $484,000 - $581,601

5 Beds
4 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1923 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 14, 2025

Last sale price $527,500

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,919 / mo

42 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2025

Rare opportunity alert! This 5,500 square foot corner site is strategically positioned directly across from the vibrant Evanston Plaza featuring Valli Produce. The property features a retail space currently used a restaurant along with three apartments with recent improvements, making it a versatile investment gem. Whether you choose to maintain its current configuration or explore the potential for additional apartment units or turning it into a Airbnb Money Maker, this property promises lucrative investment opportunities in a prime location. Don't miss out on this chance to capitalize on the bustling energy of Evanston's thriving community.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rafay Qamar

Real Broker LLC License #475158420 Listed on: 02/10/2025

Real Broker LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Juan Loza

American International Realty License #475103946

American International Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,382

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • 4 Bathrooms

Schools

  • Evanston Twp High Elementary And Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Additional Features

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Lot Dimensions are 37x150
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • 4 Units

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,382

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Unfinished, Full
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Microwave
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Microwave
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dishwasher,Microwave
  • AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Oven/Built-in

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Elementary School: Evanston Twp High School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Evanston Twp High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 37X150
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • TenantPays: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11382
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 4
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: No
  • Type-Multi: 2 Flat

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 6, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$539,200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$517,945
Interest Rate
0.0662%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$527,500 Fortress Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $517,945
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Sold $527,500 -8.3% --
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $575,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $11,862 $47,001 $11,933 $35,068
2024 $11,862 $49,000 $9,990 $39,010
2023 $11,382 $49,000 $9,990 $39,010
2022 $11,382 $49,000 $9,990 $39,010
2021 $11,973 $45,115 $6,660 $38,455
2020 $11,813 $45,115 $6,660 $38,455
2019 $12,049 $51,427 $6,660 $44,767
2018 $10,749 $39,235 $5,550 $33,685
2017 $10,469 $39,235 $5,550 $33,685
2016 $9,929 $39,235 $5,550 $33,685
2015 $9,190 $34,273 $4,578 $29,695
2014 $9,102 $34,273 $4,578 $29,695
2013 $8,893 $34,273 $4,578 $29,695
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Rafay Qamar

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Rafay Qamar

    Real Broker LLC

    (773) 232-5871

    2 in this area

    1,069 Total Sales

    Rafay Qamar
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Juan Loza

    American International Realty

    (773) 909-1311

    1 in this area

    210 Total Sales

    Juan Loza
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12287864

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 10-24-208-001-0000

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60202 West Village

1824 Crain St, Evanston, IL

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