227 Main St Unit 3 Evanston, IL 60202
Southeast Evanston NeighborhoodEstimated payment $2,724/month
Highlights
- Lock-and-Leave Community
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
- Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
- Sun or Florida Room
- 4-minute walk to Thomas E. Snyder Park & Tot Lot
About This Home
Just a few blocks from the lakefront, this vintage gem offers the perfect mix of historic charm and modern updates in one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods. Sunlight streams through every window, illuminating the timeless details like original moldings, built-in bookcases, and the cozy, wood-burning fireplace framed with elegant trim. Enjoy modern amenities like the in unit laundry. The kitchen is a delightful blend of old and new, featuring refinished Shaker cabinets, newer appliances, and quartz countertops. The sunroom doubles as an office, 2nd bedroom or den. There is common outdoor space in the courtyard, large basement storage closet and bike room. Walk 3 blocks to the beach, or Main St shopping and El train, Metra train or NU shuttle
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,665
Year Built
- Built in 1925 | Remodeled in 2016
HOA Fees
- $476 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Entry on the 3rd floor
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Limestone
Interior Spaces
- 1,024 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage
- Laundry Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Bedroom
- 1 Potential Bedroom
- Walk-In Closet
- 1 Full Bathroom
Schools
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Nichols Middle School
- Evanston Twp High School
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Courtyard
- Fenced
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include heat, gas, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
- 13 Units
- Lidia Association, Phone Number (847) 679-5512
- Property managed by Cagan Management
- Lock-and-Leave Community
Recreation
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- Dogs and Cats Allowed
Additional Features
- Community Storage Space
- Resident Manager or Management On Site
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,486 | $22,989 | $1,962 | $21,027 |
| 2024 | $5,486 | $22,662 | $1,635 | $21,027 |
| 2023 | $5,264 | $22,662 | $1,635 | $21,027 |
| 2022 | $5,264 | $22,662 | $1,635 | $21,027 |
| 2021 | $4,584 | $20,605 | $1,177 | $19,428 |
| 2020 | $5,395 | $20,605 | $1,177 | $19,428 |
| 2019 | $5,251 | $22,410 | $1,177 | $21,233 |
| 2018 | $4,253 | $18,959 | $980 | $17,979 |
| 2017 | $4,158 | $18,959 | $980 | $17,979 |
| 2016 | $4,166 | $18,959 | $980 | $17,979 |
| 2015 | $4,146 | $18,086 | $833 | $17,253 |
| 2014 | $4,121 | $18,086 | $833 | $17,253 |
| 2013 | $4,693 | $18,086 | $833 | $17,253 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 03/27/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/25/2026 03/25/26 | For Sale | $335,000 | +11.3% | $327 / Sq Ft | |
| 02/24/2025 02/24/25 | Sold | $301,000 | +6.0% | $294 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/31/2025 01/31/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/30/2025 01/30/25 | For Sale | $284,000 | +7.2% | $277 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/22/2021 10/22/21 | Sold | $265,000 | 0.0% | $259 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/01/2021 09/01/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/19/2021 08/19/21 | For Sale | $265,000 | +12.8% | $259 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/16/2018 11/16/18 | Sold | $235,000 | -4.0% | $229 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/20/2018 10/20/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/13/2018 10/13/18 | For Sale | $244,900 | -- | $239 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $301,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Warranty Deed | $250,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Ravenswood Title Company | |
| Warranty Deed | $235,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $185,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | |
| Warranty Deed | $129,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $217,806 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $211,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $166,500 | Unknown |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12594856
APN: 11-19-223-024-1012
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