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Property Description
Steps away from downtown Evanston, at the heart of entertainment, retail, and pedestrian traffic corridors, ideally positioned across the street from the Main St/Custer Ave., Metra Station. This historic and charming property with its original design/look elements spans 3-levels with an open floor plan and great connection and flow between the front and rear of the building like a villa/house style offering flexible/multiple use options including, live-work, mixed-use with street level retails/office and 2nd level residential unit, perfect for retail, boutique, shop, coffee shop, medical offices, and many more. An opportunity full of character, history of the 19th century, exterior style brownstone, unbeatable commute accessibility, well positioned, does not come frequently in a prime Evanston location. 2023 New Roof. Estimated total Sq. ft. on 3 levels 5000.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 834 Custer Ave
General
- Sold For: $500,000
- Taxes: $34,592 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Commercial
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12426886
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Fire Extinguisher(s)
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Howard St. north on Custer Ave. to address Main St south on Custer Ave. to address
- Location Details: North Suburban
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Other
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Concrete
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Concrete
- Foundation: Block, Brick/Mortar
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 5,000
- Current Bldg. Use: Commercial
- # of Stores: 1
- Year Built: 1881
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,950
- Lot Dimensions: 25 x 78
- Frontage: City Street
- Potential Use: Commercial, Conditional Use, Retail
- Zoning: COMMR
Financial Considerations
- Security Deposit: Fire Extinguisher/s
- Assessment Year: 1881
- Tax Amount: $34,592
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 11193030250000
Listed by Century 21 Circle
Sold by Century 21 Circle
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Schools
Schools serving 834 Custer Ave
School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, Evanston, IL 910 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Nichols Middle School 800 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
834 Custer Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12426886) is a Commercial property that was sold at $500,000 on April 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 834 Custer Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial real estate for sale in Evanston? You can browse all Evanston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

