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Property Description
Highest and best due Tuesday 10am. Turnkey 3-unit building in a prime Evanston location with strong rental income and significant recent upgrades. Units feature refinished hardwood floors and new kitchen flooring (2021), updated bathrooms (2021), and fresh paint throughout (2022). The garden unit was fully renovated in 2022 and is currently used as an AirBnB, with a proposed monthly rent of $1,400/month. Capital improvements include new interior and exterior doors (2021), new windows (2022), new electrical panel (2022), 3 new furnaces (2022), a new water heater (2025), new gutters (2023), tuckpointing (2021), and a flood control system installed in 2022 with ongoing annual maintenance. The 1st & 2nd floor units have central A/C. Current rent roll: 1st floor: 2 bed/1 bath at $1,525 | 2nd floor: 2 bed/1 bath at $1,625 | garden: 1 bed/1 bath proposed $1,400 for the garden unit; totaling $4,550/month and $54,600 annually. Operating expenses with estimated total expenses of $24,053.46 and NOI of $30,546.54. An outstanding opportunity for both investors and owner-occupants to acquire a well-maintained, income-producing asset ideally located near CTA, Metra, top-rated schools, downtown Evanston, and retail amenities, in a strong rental market.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 318 Custer Ave
General
- Sold For: $690,000
- Taxes: $9,808 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12379506
- Added to Site: 226 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, On Site, Owned
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: east/west on Howard to Custer, north to property.
School Information
- School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- Elementary School: Oakton Elementary School
- Middle School: Chute Middle School
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- Private School: Evanston Twp High School
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Year Built: 1957
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 3
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 35 x 122
- Zoning: MULTI
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1957
- Tax Amount: $9,808.98
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11301100560000
Listed by Century 21 S.G.R., Inc.
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 318 Custer Ave
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 | 0.3 mi |
Chute Middle School 1400 Oakton Street, Evanston, IL 60202 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 1.9 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 318 Custer Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/30/2025
Sold
$690,000
-1.29%
MLS
6/03/2025
Listed
$699,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
318 Custer Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12379506) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $690,000 on July 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 318 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.

