834 Custer Ave

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Description

Steps away from downtown Evanston, at the heart of entertainment, retail, and pedestrian traffic corridors, ideally positioned across the street from the Main St/Custer Ave., Metra Station. This historic and charming property with its original design/look elements spans 3-levels with an open floor plan and great connection and flow between the front and rear of the building like a villa/house style offering flexible/multiple use options including, live-work, mixed-use with street level retails/office...Steps away from downtown Evanston, at the heart of entertainment, retail, and pedestrian traffic corridors, ideally positioned across the street from the Main St/Custer Ave., Metra Station. This historic and charming property with its original design/look elements spans 3-levels with an open floor plan and great connection and flow between the front and rear of the building like a villa/house style offering flexible/multiple use options including, live-work, mixed-use with street level retails/office and 2nd level residential unit, perfect for retail, boutique, shop, coffee shop, medical offices, and many more. An opportunity full of character, history of the 19th century, exterior style brownstone, unbeatable commute accessibility, well positioned, does not come frequently in a prime Evanston location. 2023 New Roof. Estimated total Sq. ft. on 3 levels 5000.
  1. Listed by Mark Ahmad • Century 21 Circle
    P: (773)-983-1553 C: (773)-983-1553 mark@chicagorealestatemarkets.com
  2. Listed by Earl Ruthman • Century 21 Circle
    P: (312)-513-4490 C: (312)-513-4490 eruthman@c21circle.com;earlruthman@gmail.com

Property Details for 834 Custer Avenue

Area
Evanston
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Zoning
COMMR
LISTING UPDATED: 01/08/2026 09:42 AM

Property Details for 834 Custer Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12426886
Days on Market170
Taxes$34,592 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMixed Use
MLS TypeCommercial Sale
Year Built1881
Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,950 SF
CountyCook County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Century 21 Circle
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Building Information for 834 Custer Avenue

Stories2Residences2Year Built1881Lot Size0.04 AC / 1,950 SF

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Property Information for 834 Custer Avenue

General Information
Location and General Information
  • Frontage Type: City Street
  • Geographic Locale: North Suburban
  • Information: 24-Hr Notice Required
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Service - 201 to 600 Amps
  • Heat/Ventilation: Other
  • Num of Baths: 0.0
Exterior Features
  • # Of Apts: 1
Property/Lot Information
  • Owners Association: Yes
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Approximate Age: Older
  • Lot Dimensions: 25X78
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1950.0
  • Stories: 2
  • Construction: Brick, Concrete
  • Fire Protection: Fire Extinguisher/s
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Building Area Total: 5000
  • # Of Offices: 0
  • # Of Stores: 1
Property and Assessments
  • Possible Use: Commercial, Conditional Use, Retail
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 6
Miscellaneous
  • Current Use: Commercial
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Income & Expenses
  • Electric Expense: $.00
  • Fuel Expense: $.00
  • Gross Income: $.00
  • Gross Scheduled Income: $.00
  • Insurance Expense: $.00
  • Total Monthly Income: 0
  • Other Expense: $.00
  • Trash Expense: $.00
  • Water Sewer Expense: $.00

Property History for 834 Custer Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 7, 2026

Contingent

MRED #12426886

Oct 9, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12426886

$598,000
Sep 2, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12426886

$599,000
Sep 2, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12426886

$649,000
Aug 22, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12426886

Aug 6, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12426886

$599,000
Jul 23, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12426886

$649,000
Jul 23, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12426886

$599,000
Jan 1, 2024

Expired

MRED #11922025

$700,000
Nov 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11922025

$700,000
May 31, 2017

Expired

MRED #09228965

$795,000
May 17, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09228965

$795,000
May 12, 2016

Expired

MRED #08994558

$795,000
Jul 27, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08994558

$795,000
Aug 20, 2011

Expired

MRED #07725018

$579,000
Feb 4, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07725018

$699,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/07/2026

Contingent

MRED #12426886

10/09/2025

Price Change

MRED #12426886

$598,000
09/02/2025

Price Change

MRED #12426886

$599,000
09/02/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12426886

$649,000
08/22/2025

Contingent

MRED #12426886

08/06/2025

Price Change

MRED #12426886

$599,000
07/23/2025

Price Change

MRED #12426886

$649,000
07/23/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12426886

$599,000
01/01/2024

Expired

MRED #11922025

$700,000
11/01/2023

Listed (Active)

MRED #11922025

$700,000
05/31/2017

Expired

MRED #09228965

$795,000
05/17/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09228965

$795,000
05/12/2016

Expired

MRED #08994558

$795,000
07/27/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08994558

$795,000
08/20/2011

Expired

MRED #07725018

$579,000
02/04/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07725018

$699,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 834 Custer Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$10,000Additions$127,920Total$137,920
Tax Record2023$34,591 ($2,883 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size2,000 SqFtStyleStoresYear Built1923CountyCOOKAPN11-19-303-025

Schools near 834 Custer Avenue

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

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nichols Middle School
Public6 to 8

Evanston Twp High School
Public9 to 12

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