Welcome to this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom first-floor condo located in the heart of Evanston. This inviting home offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle with a thoughtfully designed layout. Step inside to find a bright and airy living space with plenty of natural light, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen provides ample cabinetry, while the spacious bedroom offers a peaceful retreat with generous closet space. Enjoy the ease of first-floor living along with close proximity to parks, schools, shopping, dining, public transportation, and all that Evanston has to offer. Whether you're commuting into the city or exploring the vibrant local community, this condo is perfectly situated for both convenience and comfort. Don't miss the opportunity to own a cozy home in a desirable Evanston location!
Howard Street, located between Lake Michigan and Ridge Avenue, is a residential and commercial Evanston neighborhood with a lakefront edge and a transit-rich main street. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at Howard Street and Chicago Avenue, where taquerias, coffee counters, small galleries, and late-night bites line the sidewalks under the CTA tracks. Vintage courtyard apartments and brick two-flats mix with newer mid-rises near the station area, giving the blocks a distinctly urban cadence. The Howard Street CTA station and Metra stop set a commuter rhythm, while the lakefront path pulls daily routines east. Ward Eight anchors the evening scene, and Peckish Pig and Evanston SPACE add live-music energy and a cultural throughline.
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Market insights
1609 Howard St #2 · $144,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 52 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$144,000
Median sale price in this area is $314,714. (119% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
13% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Four rooms
Kitchen/dining room combination
Bedrooms
One bedroom on the first floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the first floor
Kitchen
Galley kitchen
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Common-area laundry
Flooring
Vinyl flooring in the kitchen and dining room
Carpet in the living room and bedroom
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Wall-unit cooling
Home design
Attached condo
First-floor entry
Parking
One parking space
Construction
Brick construction
61–70 years old
Utilities
Lake Michigan and public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $290, including heat, water, gas, insurance, lawn care, and snow removal
Community coin laundry
Pets not allowed
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
The R5 general residential district is intended to provide for infill development of a mix of multi-family residential structures at a medium density, including townhouses, two-family dwellings, three-story walk-ups and courtyard apartment buildings that characterize the traditional multiple-family housing development found in this district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Evanston, IL • 60202
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Evanston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1609 Howard St #2
$143,935
$65 under list price of $144K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $158K to $185K.