RENTED SEP 29, 2025

205 Custer Ave Unit 1 Evanston, IL 60202

Howard Street Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $114,000 - $168,135

1 Bed
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 29, 2024

Last sale price $108,000 $135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $818/month

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Chute Middle School Rated 9+
  • Living Room
  • 2-minute walk to Brummel Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Adorable and affordable! This high first-floor one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with deeded parking included is ready for a new tenant. Abundant windows fill the space with natural light, highlighting the hardwood floors throughout, generous room sizes, and a fully equipped kitchen with a gas range, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and ample counter space with a breakfast bar. The building offers on-site laundry, extra storage, and a large fenced-in green space perfect for gatherings, cookouts, or simply relaxing outdoors. One parking spot is included. Fantastic location within walking distance to St. Francis Hospital, Howard and South Blvd. CTA stations, parks, Jewel, shops, restaurants, coffee houses, and beautiful Lake Michigan beaches. Rent includes heat, water, parking, lawn care, scavenger, and snow removal. Tenant pays only electric and laundry fees per wash/dry.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Julia Schifrin

Keller Williams North Shore West License #471014013 Listed on: 09/05/2025

Keller Williams North Shore West

Co-Listed By

Vadim Shmushkovich

Keller Williams North Shore West License #475186904

Last Renter's Agent

Julia Schifrin

Keller Williams North Shore West License #471014013 Listed on: 09/05/2025

Keller Williams North Shore West

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Home Design

  • Property Attached
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,350
  • Property Available on 9/8/25
  • Rent includes heat, water, parking, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care, storage lockers, snow removal
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • 16 Units
  • Ioana Association, Phone Number (877) 429-2929
  • Property managed by Breakaway Management
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-09-08
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): No
  • Rental Price: 1350
  • Security Deposit: 1350
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Fees/Approvals: Move-in Fee

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Furnished: No
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • LivingArea: 800
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, Off Street, On Site
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), None
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage, Security Door Lock(s)
  • Rent Includes: Heat, Water, Parking, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Storage Lockers, Snow Removal
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Management Company: Breakaway Management
  • Management Contact Name: Ioana
  • Management Phone: 877-429-2929x704

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 16

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2024
Closed on
Jul 24, 2024
Sold by
Malkosky Michael A and Babinec-Malkosky Beth A
Bought by
Pga Estates Llc
Seller's Agent
Jane Stahmer
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julia Schifrin
Keller Williams North Shore West
List Price
$110,000
Sold Price
$108,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-1.82%
Views
43
Current Estimated Value
$136,784

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$28,784
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.40%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2003
Sold by
201 Custer Llc
Bought by
Malkosky Michael A and Babinec Malkosky Beth A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,920
Interest Rate
5.87%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Pga Estates Llc $108,000 Chicago Title
Malkosky Michael A $117,500 Cti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Malkosky Michael A $93,920
Closed Malkosky Michael A $23,480
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Rented $1,350 0.0% --
09/05/2025 09/05/25 For Rent $1,350 0.0% --
07/29/2024 07/29/24 Sold $108,000 -1.8% $135 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2024 07/06/24 For Sale $110,000 0.0% $138 / Sq Ft
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Rented $1,000 0.0% --
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Price Changed $1,000 -16.7% $2 / Sq Ft
03/31/2021 03/31/21 For Rent $1,200 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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 $1,181 $9,465 $1,406 $8,059
2024 $1,181 $8,132 $1,184 $6,948
2023 $1,108 $8,132 $1,184 $6,948
2022 $1,108 $8,132 $1,184 $6,948
2021 $910 $6,714 $628 $6,086
2020 $958 $6,714 $628 $6,086
2019 $964 $7,492 $628 $6,864
2018 $373 $4,778 $517 $4,261
2017 $379 $4,778 $517 $4,261
2016 $790 $5,579 $517 $5,062
2015 $725 $5,288 $776 $4,512
2014 $855 $5,744 $776 $4,968
2013 $1,008 $6,462 $776 $5,686
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Julia Schifrin

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Julia Schifrin

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    (847) 414-6843

    1 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Julia Schifrin
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    Landlord's Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Vadim Shmushkovich

    Keller Williams North Shore West

    (847) 849-7585

    9 Total Sales

    Vadim Shmushkovich
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  • Jane Stahmer

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jane Stahmer

    @ Properties

    (847) 331-4835

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Jane Stahmer
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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Kymika Okechukwu

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 866-8200

    6 Total Sales

    Kymika Okechukwu
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12464353

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-30-206-030-1008

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60202 Howard Street

205 Custer Ave Unit 1, Evanston, IL

Not Listed for Sale

MultiFamily

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