524 Hamilton St

Evanston, IL 60202

$385,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,564 Sq. Ft.
$246 / Sq. Ft.
1,564
Sq. Ft.
$246
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/25/25
Closed 11/25/25
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Description

Just 5 blocks to the lake and situated perfectly on the Main-Dempster mile - this house has the walkability you've been looking for in Evanston! Rarely available at this price point east of Chicago Ave, 524 Hamilton is the perfect urban oasis with endless potential - without an assessment. The first floor has a welcoming foyer, nicely sized living and dining room, newer kitchen, powder room and access to the charming garden/patio with perennial landscaping and brick pavers, thoughtfully designed...Just 5 blocks to the lake and situated perfectly on the Main-Dempster mile - this house has the walkability you've been looking for in Evanston! Rarely available at this price point east of Chicago Ave, 524 Hamilton is the perfect urban oasis with endless potential - without an assessment. The first floor has a welcoming foyer, nicely sized living and dining room, newer kitchen, powder room and access to the charming garden/patio with perennial landscaping and brick pavers, thoughtfully designed by the landscape architect owner. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms plus an office and hall bathroom. Up a steep set of stairs to the third floor you'll be pleasantly surprised by the open family room with exposed beams. The unfinished basement offers storage, laundry and a full workshop. See agent for more information regarding the fantastic fully functional workshop. Newer driveway is pre-cast concrete permeable pavers. Move in and enjoy or renovate to make it your own.
  1. Listed by Meredith Schreiber • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
    P: (847)-828-6622 C: (847)-828-6622 meredith@atproperties.com

Sold By Fulton Grace Realty

Property Details for 524 Hamilton Street

Area
Evanston
Township
Evanston
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Air Conditioning Type
Window Unit(s)
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s)
Architectural Style
American 4-Sq.
LISTING UPDATED: 11/26/2025 12:36 PM

Property Details for 524 Hamilton Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12469199
Days on Market51
Taxes$9,933 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1893
Lot Size-
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 524 Hamilton Street

Stories-Year Built1893Building Size-Lot Size-

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Property Information for 524 Hamilton Street

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 65
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Nichols Middle School
  • High School District: 202
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Brick Driveway, Driveway, Yes, Owned
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Dining Room
  • Room Type: Office, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 33x60x33x64
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1564
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-10-07T19:45:29
  • Photos Count: 32
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 5
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Third
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 22X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X11
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 14X10
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 10X9

Property History for 524 Hamilton Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 25, 2025

Sold

MRED #12469199

$385,000—
Nov 20, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922440479

$385,000—
Nov 13, 2025

Pending

MRED #12469199

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/25/2025

Sold

MRED #12469199

$385,000
11/20/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1922440479

$385,000
11/13/2025

Pending

MRED #12469199

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Public Records for 524 Hamilton Street

Taxable ValueLand$5,027Additions$41,972Total$46,999
Tax Record2023$9,933 ($828 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,564 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,564 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,011 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1894CountyCOOKAPN11-19-207-002

Schools near 524 Hamilton Street

This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Dewey Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Nichols Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Evanston Twp High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Dewey Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nichols Middle School
Public6 to 8

Evanston Twp High School
Public9 to 12

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