$970,000
SOLD APR 17, 2025

556 Barton Ave Evanston, IL 60202

Southwest Evanston Neighborhood
6 Beds
5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
1958 Built

Recently Sold

2% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Property is near a park
  • Tennis Courts
  • Chute Middle School Rated 9+
  • Recreation Room
  • 1-minute walk to Kamen Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED ALL BRICK TWO FLAT COMPLETELY UPDATED WITH NEW KITCHENS, BATHROOMS AND APPLIANCES. 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH UNITS (FULL BATHS IN THE OWNERS SUITES) HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN BOTH UNITS, NEWER ANDERSON AND MARVIN WINDOWS, ROOF 12 YEARS, TUCKPOINTING DONE IN 2021, REBUILT CHIMNEY (2021)NEW GRANITE AND SO MUCH MORE. THE BASEMENT IS FINISHED WITH A LARGE LIVING AREA- BEDROOM AND FULL BATH A KITCHEN COULD EASILY BE PUT IN (THE SPACE IS THERE) FRONT AND BACK ENTRANCES. 2 BRAND NEW WASHERS AND 2 NEW DRYERS. FIRST FLOOR RENTED FOR 2000/MONTH. WAY BELOW MARKET VALUE. SECOND FLOOR IS RENTED FOR 3025/MONTH AND TENANT PAYS GAS AND ELECTRIC. CENTRAL AIR, 3 CAR GARAGE WHICH IS WIRED FOR AN ELECTRIC CAR AND HUGE FENCED YARD. STEPS AWAY FROM PARKS AS WELL AS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND SCHOOLS. CENTRAL AIR **24 HOUR TO SHOW NOTICE FOR TENANTS PLEASE**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Ritsos

HomeSmart Connect LLC License #475144809 Listed on: 02/03/2025

HomeSmart Connect LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter Kourtis

Real 1 Realty License #475154541

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,896

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 45x195
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recreation Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Oakton Elementary School
  • Chute Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Building Details

  • Insurance Expense $3,362
  • Gross Income $5,025

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,896

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Type: Two to Four Units
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Storage Space, Full
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Disposal,Central Air Conditioner,Garage/Space,Hardwood Floors
  • MRD_AppliancesAndFeatures: Stove,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Microwave,Disposal,Central Air Conditioner,Garage/Space,Hardwood Floors

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Garden
  • OtherStructures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Indv Controls, Zoned
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 45X195
  • Zoning: MULTI
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Multi Family

  • Insurance Expense: 3362
  • GrossIncome: 5025
  • Units in Building: 2
  • Three Bedroom Number of Units: Yes
  • Type-Multi: 2 Flat

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13896.11
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/17/2025 04/17/25 Sold $970,000 +2.1% --
03/18/2025 03/18/25 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2025 03/09/25 For Sale $950,000 +18.8% --
06/28/2022 06/28/22 Sold $800,000 -3.0% -- View Prior Sale
05/25/2022 05/25/22 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2022 05/18/22 Price Changed $825,000 -6.1% --
05/13/2022 05/13/22 Price Changed $879,000 -2.2% --
05/02/2022 05/02/22 For Sale $899,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ellen Ritsos

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Ellen Ritsos

    The McDonald Group

    (847) 845-8272

    2 in this area

    108 Total Sales

    Ellen Ritsos
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  • Peter Kourtis

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Peter Kourtis

    Real 1 Realty

    (847) 274-1965

    1 in this area

    47 Total Sales

    Peter Kourtis
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  • Julie Fleetwood

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Julie Fleetwood

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 902-2539

    4 in this area

    146 Total Sales

    Julie Fleetwood
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  • Lisa Miceli

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Lisa Miceli

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    (847) 736-2440

    3 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Lisa Miceli
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12282435

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Illinois Cook County Evanston 60202 Southwest Evanston

556 Barton Ave, Evanston, IL

Sold

MultiFamily

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