NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 Michigan Ave Unit 3W Evanston, IL 60202

Southeast Evanston Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $196,000 - $240,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
0.5 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 7, 2025

Last sale price $199,000 $221 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,761 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Laundry Room
  • Lincoln Elementary School Rated A
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • 3-minute walk to Baker Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

Charming & Sunny 2-Bedroom Condo in Southeast Evanston - Steps from the Lake! Discover the perfect blend of comfort, character, and convenience in this bright and spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo with southern exposure on the 3rd floor. Nestled in a prime Evanston location, this home is just 2 blocks from the lakefront and 4 blocks from the South Boulevard "L" stop, with easy access to Metra, shops, and restaurants. The inviting living room features a real wood fireplace-perfect for cozy winter nights-while large windows fill the space with natural light year-round. The flexible floor plan allows the second bedroom, with French doors, to be used as a home office, den, or dining area. The efficient white-cabinet kitchen includes a dishwasher, stove, refrigerator, microwave, and neutral tile flooring. The primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet with an ELFA shelving system and space for a queen-size bed. The second bedroom also includes built-in ELFA shelving and a ceiling fan. The bathroom is updated with neutral white tile flooring and a shower surround. Additional highlights include original parquet flooring, newer windows, a linen closet, and a large private walk-in storage locker in the lower level. The building is well-maintained, pet-friendly with coin laundry and a beautifully landscaped courtyard. With easy street parking on South Boulevard and a professional management company, this move-in-ready condo is a fantastic opportunity for homeowners

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Olga Kaminska

Core Realty & Investments Inc. License #471023005 Listed on: 02/04/2025

Core Realty & Investments Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Larsen

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore License #475160440

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,129

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.5

HOA Fees

  • $343 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger
  • 27 Units
  • Michigan Place Condominiums Association, Phone Number (847) 869-4200
  • Property managed by Michigan Place Condominiums

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Additional Features

  • Coin Laundry
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,129

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0.5 Acres

HOA Fees

$343 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • 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
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 900
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: None
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Parquet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: None

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s), None
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 343
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Michigan Place Condominiums
  • Management Contact Name: Michigan Place Condominiums
  • Management Phone: 847-869-4200
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 999

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3129
  • Tax Year: 2023

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 27

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2025
Closed on
Jan 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Olga Kaminska
Core Realty & Investments Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Amy Larsen
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$199,000
Views
71
Current Estimated Value
$215,644

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,644
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.23%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2014
Closed on
Nov 5, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Peter Barber
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Hezekiah Israel
House Services LLC
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-14.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.45%
Original Mortgage
$109,250
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$115,000 Precision Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $109,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $199,000 0.0% $221 / Sq Ft
02/13/2025 02/13/25 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $199,000 0.0% $221 / Sq Ft
07/07/2022 07/07/22 Rented $1,600 0.0% --
06/04/2022 06/04/22 Under Contract -- -- --
04/28/2022 04/28/22 For Rent $1,600 +23.1% --
12/14/2018 12/14/18 Rented $1,300 -10.3% --
11/27/2018 11/27/18 For Rent $1,450 0.0% --
11/05/2014 11/05/14 Sold $115,000 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/05/2014 10/05/14 Pending -- -- --
10/01/2014 10/01/14 Off Market $115,000 -- --
06/07/2014 06/07/14 Price Changed $129,900 -3.7% $144 / Sq Ft
06/06/2014 06/06/14 For Sale $134,900 0.0% $150 / Sq Ft
05/27/2014 05/27/14 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2014 05/12/14 Price Changed $134,900 -6.9% $150 / Sq Ft
03/31/2014 03/31/14 For Sale $144,900 -- $161 / Sq Ft
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 $3,129 $13,517 $2,634 $10,883
2024 $3,129 $12,927 $2,226 $10,701
2023 $3,003 $12,927 $2,226 $10,701
2022 $3,003 $12,927 $2,226 $10,701
2021 $2,826 $10,648 $1,187 $9,461
2020 $2,788 $10,648 $1,187 $9,461
2019 $2,706 $11,548 $1,187 $10,361
2018 $2,647 $9,663 $1,001 $8,662
2017 $2,578 $9,663 $1,001 $8,662
2016 $2,445 $9,663 $1,001 $8,662
2015 $2,393 $8,925 $834 $8,091
2014 $1,688 $8,925 $834 $8,091
2013 $1,634 $8,925 $834 $8,091
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Olga Kaminska

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Olga Kaminska

    Core Realty & Investments Inc.

    (312) 477-6806

    1 in this area

    269 Total Sales

    Olga Kaminska
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  • Amy Larsen

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Amy Larsen

    Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

    (773) 720-8041

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Amy Larsen
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  • Katrina de los Reyes

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Katrina de los Reyes

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (847) 337-0507

    24 in this area

    280 Total Sales

    Katrina de los Reyes
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  • Aram Ghazaryan

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Aram Ghazaryan

    eXp Realty

    (847) 312-1740

    91 Total Sales

    Aram Ghazaryan
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  • P

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Peter Barber

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

    (847) 431-8114

    6 Total Sales

    Peter Barber
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Hezekiah Israel

    House Services LLC

    (312) 982-3440

    14 Total Sales

    Hezekiah Israel
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12282802

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-19-416-024-1007

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60202 Southeast Evanston

520 Michigan Ave Unit 3W, Evanston, IL

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