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$505,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Townhouse
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,843 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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Desirable 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse with great bones - waiting for your personal finishing touches. Ideally located just 0.5 mile from Lake Michigan (South Boulevard Beach access at the east end of South Boulevard), this home offers the perfect blend of convenience and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to public transportation, shopping, dining, top schools, and a public park directly adjacent to the property - everything you need is within reach.

Full Property Details for 553 Barton Ave

General

  • Price: $505,000
  • Taxes: $9,886 (2023)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12474953
  • Updated: 12/31/2025
  • Added to Site: 160 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Attached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Evanston
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Evanston
  • Driving Directions: East on Seward then South on Barton

School Information

  • School District: 202
  • Elem School District: 202
  • Midd School District: 202
  • High School District: 202
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Private School: Evanston Twp High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK, / NAlbs.
  • Mgmt. Company: NA

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Structure Type: T3 Townhouse (3 or More Stories)
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Stories/Levels: 3
  • Square Feet: 1,843
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Unit Information

  • Units in Building: 2

Lot Features

  • Lot Dimensions: 3533

Animals

  • Animals Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1969
  • Tax Amount: $9,886
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 11193210450000

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Schools serving 553 Barton Ave

School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
NameGradesDistance
Oakton Elementary School
436 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
K-50.2 mi
Chute Middle School
1400 Oakton Street, Evanston, IL 60202
6-80.3 mi
Evanston Twp High School
1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
9-121.4 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 553 Barton Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/16/2025
Price Reduced
$505,000
-4.72%
MLS
9/18/2025
Listed
$530,000
57.27%
MLS
8/26/2003
Sold
$337,000
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Tax History for 553 Barton Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$9,886
5%
$46,270
—
2022
$9,439
36%
$46,270
46%
2021
$6,926
—
$31,746
—
2020
$6,940
-3%
$31,746
-13%
2019
$7,150
-8%
$36,294
6%
2018
$7,747
2%
$34,088
—
2017
$7,572
-4%
$34,088
-2%
2016
$7,849
1%
$34,901
5%
2015
$7,805
1%
$33,197
—
2014
$7,755
3%
$33,197
—
2013
$7,549
-9%
$33,197
-18%
2012
$8,300
—
$40,711
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553 Barton Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12474953) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 553 Barton Avenue is currently listed for $505,000 and was received on September 18, 2025. Want to learn more about 553 Barton Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Evanston? You can browse all Evanston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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