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Property Description
FHA-approved and investor-friendly condo with NO rental restrictions in a desirable Evanston location, offering peaceful treetop views, hardwood floors, and extensive 2025 updates including fresh interior paint (2025), a fully renovated bathroom (2025), new stainless steel appliances (2025), and recessed lighting (2025). This move-in-ready condo unit includes deeded parking (#P4), private assigned storage (205-2), an intercom system, basement laundry, and access to a large fenced common yard. The well-maintained building has completed major capital improvements, including two new 100-gallon hot water tanks (2023), a flood control system (2024), and security upgrades, with masonry and tuckpointing scheduled for 2026 and fully covered by reserves, providing long-term value and peace of mind. Ideally located near everyday conveniences and lifestyle amenities, Saint Francis Hospital, LA Fitness, and Jewel-Osco are approximately 0.5 miles away, Lincolnwood Town Center is 2.5 miles, Downtown Evanston is 2.7 miles, and Rogers Park Beach is just 1.5 miles away, making this an excellent opportunity for homeowners and investors alike.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 205 Custer Ave #2
General
- Price: $178,500
- HOA FEE: $406/month
- Taxes: $1,305 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Condo
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12550896
- Updated: Today (1/20/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks
Interior
- Basement: None
- Interior Features: Storage, Open Floorplan
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Steam Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Coin Laundry, Storage, Laundry, Fencing, Partial Fence
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Lighting
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Shared Driveway, Off-Alley, Assigned, Additional Parking, Parking Lot, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Township: Evanston
- Driving Directions: Ridge to Oakton, East to Custer. South to Building
School Information
- School District: 65
- Elem School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- High School District: 202
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- Private School: Evanston Twp High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Heat, Water, Gas, Insurance, Security, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal, Other
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / 999lbs.
- Mgmt. Company: Breakaway Management
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Condo
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Other
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Entry Floor Number: 2
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 650
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 16
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: Condo
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Mature Trees, Other, Views
- Fencing (Description): Partial
Animals
- Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $406
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Parking Included: Yes
- Tax Amount: $1,305.43
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condo
- Property ID: 11302060301009
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Schools
Schools serving 205 Custer Ave #2
School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Oakton Elementary School 436 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Chute Middle School 1400 Oakton Street, Evanston, IL 60202 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 205 Custer Ave #2
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/20/2026
Listed
$178,500
146.21%
MLS
10/22/2013
Sold
$72,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 205 Custer Ave #2
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,259
6%
$8,446
—
2022
$1,183
21%
$8,446
21%
2021
$980
-5%
$6,975
—
2020
$1,027
-1%
$6,975
-10%
2019
$1,033
144%
$7,783
57%
2018
$424
-9%
$4,964
—
2017
$465
-45%
$4,964
-14%
2016
$846
8%
$5,796
5%
2015
$781
-15%
$5,494
-8%
2014
$915
-48%
$5,967
-11%
2013
$1,766
-12%
$6,713
-20%
2012
$2,008
—
$8,384
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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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205 Custer Avenue #2, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12550896) is a Condo property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 205 Custer Avenue #2 is currently listed for $178,500 and was received on January 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 205 Custer Avenue #2? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Evanston? You can browse all Evanston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

