736 Central St Evanston, IL 60201
Northeast Evanston NeighborhoodEstimated payment $8,057/month
Highlights
- Popular Property
- 4-minute walk to Central Station (Purple Line)
- Bonus Room
- Orrington Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Home Office
About This Home
Enjoy living only two blocks from Evanston's iconic Lighthouse and Lighthouse Beach! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home has been beautifully updated and meticulously maintained. It's move-in ready and waiting for you. Welcome home! The main level offers an ideal flow for everyday living or entertaining, featuring a spacious living room with a charming wood-burning fireplace, a newly renovated kitchen (2024) with quartz countertops and stainless appliances, a dining room made for gatherings, and a sun-filled family room with windows facing south, east, and west. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat with a renovated spa-like bath (2021) boasting dual sinks and a glass-enclosed shower, plus two walk-in closets and additional storage. Two large bedrooms and a full hallway bath complete the second level. The third floor adds flexibility with a fourth bedroom and ensuite bath, plus an extended space perfect for an office, playroom, or cozy nook. The renovated basement has additional living space with a TV room and a bonus room, both with luxury vinyl floors. All of this in an unbeatable location near lakefront beaches, biking and walking paths, restaurants, shops, and public transit for easy access to the city. Major updates include a new roof (2021) and so much more - see full improvements list under "Additional Information".
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475168399 Listed on: 10/09/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $17,225
Year Built
- Built in 1931
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,974 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Breakfast Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Wood Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
Schools
- Evanston Twp High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,225 | $73,836 | $13,104 | $60,732 |
| 2023 | $16,496 | $73,836 | $13,104 | $60,732 |
| 2022 | $16,496 | $73,836 | $13,104 | $60,732 |
| 2021 | $15,512 | $61,258 | $8,577 | $52,681 |
| 2020 | $15,362 | $61,258 | $8,577 | $52,681 |
| 2019 | $15,047 | $67,096 | $8,577 | $58,519 |
| 2018 | $18,371 | $69,925 | $7,147 | $62,778 |
| 2017 | $17,903 | $69,925 | $7,147 | $62,778 |
| 2016 | $17,200 | $69,925 | $7,147 | $62,778 |
| 2015 | $15,298 | $59,188 | $6,075 | $53,113 |
| 2014 | $15,151 | $59,188 | $6,075 | $53,113 |
| 2013 | $14,785 | $59,188 | $6,075 | $53,113 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/09/2025 10/09/25 | For Sale | $1,249,000 | -- | $420 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $622,000 | Baird & Warner Title Service | |
| Warranty Deed | $410,000 | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $267,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $417,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $190,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12486398
APN: 11-07-105-001-0000
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