Rafay Qamar
Real Broker LLC
(833) 359-9113
1,069 Total Sales
2 in West Village
$285K - $528K Price Range
1521 Crain St Evanston, IL 60202
West Village Neighborhood
6
Beds
2
Baths
--
Sq Ft
1896
Built
Highlights
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Corner Lot
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Nichols Middle School Rated A-
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 3-minute walk to Grandmother Park
About This Home
As of February 2026First time on the market in 50+ years, this 2 flat offers tremendous opportunity with the option of converting to a single family property or maintain as a 2 flat with separately metered gas and electric. The first and second floor have 2 bedrooms and one bath each, with the second floor duplexed up to include two additional bedrooms and a large open room optimal for expansion. Unfinished basement with laundry and storage. Side yard and 1 car garage (no electric opener - used for storage currently). Newer siding, roof, 2 water heaters and one boiler in approx the last 10-15 years. Located in the West Village area of Evanston, a unique arts and wellness enclave of small artisanal shops, artist studios, and galleries - this property has great opportunity for an investor or end user looking to update/renovate.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125120 Listed on: 11/13/2025
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,534
Year Built
- Built in 1896
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 51x77
- Corner Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Available
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- 6 Potential Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Schools
- Washington Elementary School
- Nichols Middle School
- Evanston Twp High School
Utilities
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Community Details
- 2 Units
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in West Village, IL
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Rafay Qamar
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Paul Frischer
Paul Frischer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(224) 207-8723
56 Total Sales
2 in West Village
$625K - $830K Price Range
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Leticia Cejeda
Leticia Cejeda
eXp Realty
(888) 589-5553
89 Total Sales
1 in West Village
$315,000 Price
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Jan Hazlett
Jan Hazlett
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(224) 507-7654
98 Total Sales
1 in West Village
$550,000 Price
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Christopher Engelmann
Christopher Engelmann
Keller Williams ONEChicago
(855) 908-6042
170 Total Sales
1 in West Village
$538,000 Price
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Katrina de los Reyes
Katrina de los Reyes
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(630) 580-0919
282 Total Sales
4 in West Village
$418K - $575K Price Range
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 02/18/26 | Sold | $450,000 | +0.2% | -- |
| 11/19/2025 11/19/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/13/2025 11/13/25 | For Sale | $449,000 | 0.0% | -- |
| 11/13/2025 11/13/25 | Price Changed | $449,000 | -- | -- |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Meredith Schreiber
Seller's Agent in 2026
Meredith Schreiber
@ Properties
(847) 828-6622
2 in this area
144 Total Sales
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Andrea Wich
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Andrea Wich
Coldwell Banker Realty
(847) 644-9130
1 in this area
48 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12507143
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