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3231 Central Street

Evanston, IL 60201

3 beds
2 baths
2,590 sqft
3,001 sqft lot
$216 per sqft
1976 build
– on site

Bright, updated home in the much sought after Willard Elementary School District. The renovated kitchen features white wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz counter tops, tile backsplash, pantry, and breakfast bar. The kitchen is combined with a large family/dining area that opens to a fenced bluestone patio with an attached gas grill. The laundry room is located on the main level off of the kitchen area and has additional storage space. A formal living room provides a second entertaining space and includes a corner gas burning fire place with brick accent wall and large floor to ceiling windows with views of Bent Park. There are hardwood floors throughout the main level as well as a powder room. Spacious and super bright second level with three huge bedrooms each with tons of closet space. Massive walk in closet off of the hallway that could be converted to a second full bath. Updated hallway bath with large vanity and shower/tub combo. Newer two car garage, 6 ft cedar fencing, and lovely landscaping in both the front yard and back patio. New roof in 2021, new kitchen appliances in 2021, water heater 2022, Carrier furnace 2023, humidifier and 4 air purifier 2023, and a new vapor barrier added to the crawl in 2023 - see additional documents for further details. Short walk east on Central Street to the restaurants and shops, two blocks west to Starbucks and Sarkis! Bent Park is directly across the street and has a playground, tennis and basketball courts. Move in ready home in an A+ location.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 14, 2025 •

MLS# 12407525 —

The Building

Year Built:

1976
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Brick, Fiber Cement
Architectural Style:

Other
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Crawl Space
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Plans

Interior

Room Type:

Walk In Closet
Rooms Total:

7
Interior Features:

Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute, Sink
Flooring:

Hardwood

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2590

Location

Directions:

On north side of Central across from Bent Park. West of Greenbay, East of Crawford.
Location:

4459

The Property

Parcel Number:

05333210260000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

25 X 120
Lot Size Acres:

0.0689
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

12270.15

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Willard Elementary School
Elementary School District:

65
Middle Or Junior School:

Haven Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

65
High School:

Evanston Twp High School
High School District:

202

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

2
Parking Features:

Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$559,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,998
Taxes	$1,022
Insurance	$153
Utilities	$185 See report
Total	$4,358/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/8/25 Jul 8, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$559,900	16.6% (7.6% / YR)
5/3/23 May 3, 2023		MRED	$480,000	-1.8%
4/20/23 Apr 20, 2023		MRED	$489,000

43% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $20k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $153k over asking price.

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This house located in North Shore, Evanston, IL 60201 is currently for sale for $559,900. 3231 Central Street is a 2,590 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 5 days. 3231 Central Street is in the North Shore neighborhood of Evanston and has a WalkScore® of 73, making it very walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Evanston Township High School, Willard Elementary School, and Haven Middle School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Sonia Madden as distributed by MLS GRID.

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