553 Barton Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 - Photo 1

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$425,000

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
1,843 Sq. Ft.
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

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

Full Property Details for 553 Barton Ave

General

Sold For: $425,000
Taxes: $9,886 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12474953
Added to Site: 207 day(s) ago

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
Driving Directions: East on Seward then South on Barton

School Information

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

Community

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

Heating & Cooling

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

Utilities

Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

Structure Type: T3 Townhouse (3 or More Stories)
Construction: Brick
Exterior Const.: Brick
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

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1969
Tax Amount: $9,886
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 11193210450000

Listed by Real People Realty
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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Schools

Schools serving 553 Barton 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	0.2 mi
Chute Middle School 1400 Oakton Street, Evanston, IL 60202	6-8	0.3 mi
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201	9-12	1.4 mi

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Price & Sales History for 553 Barton Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

3/13/2026

Sold

$425,000

-15.84%

MLS

10/16/2025

Price Reduced

$505,000

-4.72%

MLS

9/18/2025

Listed

$530,000

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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.

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