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Property 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 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 524 Hamilton St
General
- Sold For: $385,000
- Taxes: $9,933 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12469199
- Added to Site: 114 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Decorative
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Historical District
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Driveway, Yes, Owned
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Chicago Avenue, south of Dempster to Hamilton, second house from the corner.
School Information
- School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle School: Nichols Middle School
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- Private School: Evanston Twp High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Full
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 1,564
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1893
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 33 x 60 x 33 x 64
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1893
- Tax Amount: $9,933.22
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 11192070020000
Listed by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Sold by Fulton Grace Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 524 Hamilton St
School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dewey Elementary School, Evanston, IL 1551 Wesley Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Washington Elementary School, Evanston, IL 914 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Nichols Middle School 800 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 524 Hamilton St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/25/2025
Sold
$385,000
-22.85%
MLS
10/15/2025
Price Reduced
$499,000
-9.11%
MLS
9/24/2025
Listed
$549,000
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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.
524 Hamilton Street, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12469199) is a Single Family property that was sold at $385,000 on November 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 524 Hamilton Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Evanston? You can browse all Evanston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

