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Property Description
Classic Evanston home in a great location. Excellent opportunity to create your next home, bring your ideas for rehab, or modernize to your liking. Beautiful oak hardwood floors and moldings. Front foyer with slate floor opens to hallway and beautiful original staircase. First floor boasts large living room, dining room and huge family room with large closet. Eat in kitchen with pantry and another staircase to second floor. First floor en-suite bedroom with full bath, separate shower and soaking tub. Central AC, replaced in 2024. Second floor features 4 bedrooms plus den, primary bedroom is large with a sitting area, second full bath. Hot water heater 4 years old. Attic was used for years as a painting studio, lots of room to expand. Large full unfinished basement. Oversized 2 car garage and extra wide lot, in one of Evanston's great locations. Close to Metra, CTA purple line, restaurants and all kinds of shops, all within easy walking distance.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 828 Monroe St
General
- Sold For: $625,000
- Taxes: $14,498 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12419720
- Added to Site: 210 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Dining Room
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Ridge, east on Monroe to 828
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
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Brick, Frame
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Frame
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1896
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 124 x 50
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1896
- Tax Amount: $14,498
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11193140020000
Listed by RE/MAX 10 Lincoln Park
Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 828 Monroe St
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 | 0.5 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 1.4 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 828 Monroe St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/29/2025
Sold
$625,000
-3.7%
MLS
9/05/2025
Price Reduced
$649,000
-7.15%
MLS
7/17/2025
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.
828 Monroe Street, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12419720) is a Single Family property that was sold at $625,000 on October 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 828 Monroe 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.

