Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/20/2026
Listed
$509,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Tucked away on a secluded stretch of Custer Street, just blocks from the shopping, dining, and train access along Dempster Street and Main Street, Lee Street Beach, and only half a block west of Nichols Middle School, this distinctive 1879 Luxembourg farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history. The property features two separate two-bedroom, one-bathroom units, a detached two-car garage, storage shed, fully fenced private yard, and additional off-street parking. Many of the home's original architectural details remain intact, offering a glimpse into its historic character and charm. With vision and renovation, this unique property presents the opportunity to restore it to its former splendor as a single-family home, or retain it as a long-term, multi-unit investment. A rare blend of historic character, versatile potential, and a desirable location makes this property an exceptional opportunity for homeowners, investors, and preservation enthusiasts alike.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1038 Custer Ave
General
- Price: $509,000
- Taxes: $11,253 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12790317
- Updated: 10/21/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: None
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Township: Evanston
- Driving Directions: Chicago to Greenleaf, west to Custer, south to 1038
School Information
- School District: 65
- Elem School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- High School District: 202
- Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle School: Nichols Middle School
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- Private School: Evanston Twp High School
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Baseboard
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Farmhouse
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Asphalt
- Year Built: 1879
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 57 x 86
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1879
- Tax Amount: $11,253
- Tax Year: 2025
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11191170070000
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Schools
Schools serving 1038 Custer Ave
School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, Evanston, IL 910 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Nichols Middle School 800 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202 | 6-8 | 0.1 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 1038 Custer Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 1038 Custer Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,446
—
$50,000
30%
2023
$9,446
-9%
$38,511
-12%
2022
$10,353
30%
$43,999
49%
2021
$7,967
-6%
$29,621
-7%
2020
$8,443
-1%
$31,825
-11%
2019
$8,507
17%
$35,839
36%
2018
$7,298
-4%
$26,289
-6%
2017
$7,566
-2%
$27,988
-7%
2016
$7,723
11%
$30,129
18%
2015
$6,955
1%
$25,575
—
2014
$6,888
2%
$25,575
—
2013
$6,729
24%
$25,575
13%
2012
$5,405
—
$22,567
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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- 1,100Sq. Ft.
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Listed by Mary Summerville
1038 Custer Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12790317) is a Multi-Family property with 2 units containing 4 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 1038 Custer Avenue is currently listed for $509,000 and was received on October 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 1038 Custer Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Evanston? You can browse all Evanston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.