3+ Bedroom Ranch House                                         Asking Price: $250,000                                        Full Finished Basement                                              As-IS Condition  08/14/2017

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 Typically the Real Estate Market begins to COOL DOWN during the Dog Days of Summer as people go on vacation in August. But I expect the Fall will see a huge uptick in Real Estate Activity.                                                          HAVE A GREAT VACATION!                                                                           AND                                      CALL ME WHEN YOU GET BACK IN TOWN  708-309-5334    07/25/2017

We now have the Evanston IL Real Estate July 2017 market report. We are going to talk about a 30-day time frame ending July 14th. This is a comparison of what is happening now as compared with the same period of last year.We have had a rally in that Evanston has a 27.3% gain in new Listings of all types of properties. Yet there is a -12.7% change in the inventory. A 3.1% drop in closed sales. That is considered a seller's market.Looking at the Evanston house scene we have 33.8% new listings. Under contract, property is up by 1.9%. Closed sales are down by 13.9%. The average market time for an Evanston IL house to go under contract is up 29.5% to 79 days. The average sales price is up 10.4% to $718,319.Looking at the Evanston IL condo situation, new listings are up by 21.1%. Under contra... 07/18/2017

Today, July 16, 2017, we are having an open house at 1580 Sherman #702 Evanston IL. This building is part of the Optima complex of properties and is called the Optima Towers.The property for sale is a two bedroom condo with two bathrooms. It is listed for $314,000. A fine condominium that features all the amenities anyone would want. Included is a large balcony that over looks Davis street and is perfect for a BBQ or just a place to sit and relax or grow some flowers.Beautiful hardwood floors and a view of downtown Evanston. In unit washer and dryer and central AC will help make life very comfortable. The property comes with a swimming pool and exercise room for residents to enjoy.The location at the corner of Sherman Davis is right in the middle of downtown Evanston IL. Leave your vehi... 07/16/2017

Evanston, IL offers an incredible array of events all summer long. There isn't a weekend without several fun things going on throughout town.  Here's a sampling of what's going on in July. CENTRAL STREET SIDEWALK SALEFriday, July 14 from 10-6 and Saturday, July 15 from 10-5 The merchants along Central Street between Hartrey and Eastwood display their wares outside this weekend.  Come and get great deals, listen to music, and have some delicious food.  Participating merchants include:9 RoundAim & AilieAllegroBerkshireCentral Street YogaChalkComplete ChiroDwelling Spaces + PlacesEvanston Art CenterFirst BankFood StuffsGraciesHappy Husky BakeryLet’s TailgateLois & CompanyMaya Papaya & Tony MacaronyMillefioriMy Eye DoctorNoticeOlivers Toys & TrainsPerennialsGeorge Ritzlin Antique Maps & Pri... 07/14/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorEvanston's June Property sales were 147, down -7.5% from 159 in June of 2016 and 16.7% higher than the 126 sales last month. June 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to June of 2016 and 2015. June YTD sales of 562 are running 2.0% ahead of last year's year-to-date sales of 551.The Median Sales Price in June was $390,000, up 6.8% from $365,000 in June of 2016 and up 16.4% from $335,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in June was $481,261, up 6.5% from $451,759 in June of 2016 and up 13.6% from $423,738 last month. June 2017 ASP was at highest level compared to June of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of June was 231, up 6.5% from 217 last month and down -16.0% from 275 in June of last year. June 2017 Inventory was ... 07/13/2017

3224 Otto Ln., Evanston, IL 60201List Price: $499,900 Beds Baths Built Sq.Ft. Garage Taxes On Market 2 2.1 1955 1,512 ft2 2 $9,766 0 days Priced to sell!!! This brick ranch is well maintained but needs some updating! Great space! Gracious living room with stone fireplace opens to formal dining room! Sun-filled family room overlooks nice fenced backyard with concrete patio! Kitchen with marble tile floor, granite counters & backsplash! Main floor laundry! Hall bath has newer vanity & sink! Full, partially finished basement with 2 rec rooms, tons of storage and 1/2 bath! Newer windows, new electric! Water heater new in 2015! In-ground sprinkler system! Quiet cul-de-sac location within walking distance of all conveniences plus easy access to expressway and public transportation too! Award ... 06/28/2017

Fairview South Elementary School, Skokie, IL - June 2017 About Fairview South Elementary School Fairview South Elementary School is a P-8 school in District 72, and is located at 7040 Laramie Avenue in Skokie, IL. It services homes in Chicago, Mount Prospect, Niles, and Skokie. Average taxes $7,194 Average association fees $351 ($0 - $500) Average home size 2,286 ft2 Average lot size 0.38 acres Average year built 1972 Photos of Fairview South Elementary School  Homes for sale that attend Fairview South Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 4757 Howard St. #507, Skokie, IL 2 2.0 1990 $199,900 5049 Lunt Ave., Skokie, IL 3 2.0 1955 $364,000 5129 Harvard Ter., Skokie, IL 3 2.0 1950 $359,900 6797 Ionia Ave., Chicago, IL 4 5.0 1949 $599,900 4909 Coyle Ave., Skokie, IL 4 2.0 1960 $... 06/26/2017

Dewey Elementary School, Evanston, IL - June 2017 About Dewey Elementary School Dewey Elementary School is a K-5 school in District 65, and is located at 1551 Wesley Avenue in Evanston, IL. It services homes in Evanston. Average taxes $9,218 Average association fees $625 ($0 - $2,581) Average home size 1,947 ft2 Average lot size 0.31 acres Average year built 1967 Photos of Dewey Elementary School  Homes for sale that attend Dewey Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 2033 Sherman Ave. #502, Evanston, IL 2 2.0 1965 $225,000 1864 Sherman Ave. #6NW, Evanston, IL 2 1.0 1947 $100,000 807 Church St. #510, Evanston, IL 1 1.0 1929 $239,000 1889 Maple Ave. #S3, Evanston, IL 3 2.1 1999 $575,000 1570 Dewey Ave., Evanston, IL 3 2.0 1954 $399,900 638 Garrett Pl., Evanston, IL 4 2.1 1919 ... 06/22/2017

Nichols Middle School, Evanston, IL - June 2017 About Nichols Middle School Nichols Middle School is a 6-8 school in District 65, and is located at 800 Greenleaf Street in Evanston, IL. It services homes in Evanston. Average taxes $9,568 Average association fees $533 ($0 - $2,581) Average home size 2,152 ft2 Average lot size 0.29 acres Average year built 1951 Photos of Nichols Middle School  Homes for sale that attend Nichols Middle School Address Beds Baths Built Price 1029 Dewey Ave., Evanston, IL 5 4.0 1925 $775,000 1225 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 7 4.1 1897 $1,315,000 2033 Sherman Ave. #502, Evanston, IL 2 2.0 1965 $225,000 717 Seward St. #2W, Evanston, IL 3 2.0 1970 $239,000 1864 Sherman Ave. #6NW, Evanston, IL 2 1.0 1947 $100,000 901 Hinman Ave. #5H, Evanston, IL 1 1.0 1979 $259,90... 06/22/2017

Washington Elementary School, Evanston, IL - June 2017 About Washington Elementary School Washington Elementary School is a K-5 school in District 65, and is located at 914 Ashland Ave in Evanston, IL. It services homes in Evanston. Average taxes $7,981 Average association fees $382 ($0 - $661) Average home size 2,283 ft2 Average lot size 0.25 acres Average year built 1935 Photos of Washington Elementary School  Homes for sale that attend Washington Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 1029 Dewey Ave., Evanston, IL 5 4.0 1925 $775,000 1225 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 7 4.1 1897 $1,315,000 1314 Main St. #1A, Evanston, IL 2 2.0   $235,000 1524 Washington St., Evanston, IL 4 2.0 1923 $320,000 1524 Washington St., Evanston, IL       $320,000 1606 Greenleaf St., Evanston, IL 6 3.0 ... 06/22/2017

Dawes Elementary School, Evanston, IL - June 2017 About Dawes Elementary School Dawes Elementary School is a K-5 school in District 65, and is located at 440 Dodge Ave in Evanston, IL. It services homes in Evanston. Average taxes $5,758 Average association fees $393 ($653 - $653) Average home size 1,513 ft2 Average lot size 0.00 acres Average year built 1956 Photos of Dawes Elementary School  Homes for sale that attend Dawes Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 1619 Howard St. #B2, Evanston, IL 1 1.0 1960 $114,900 1506 Mulford St., Evanston, IL 3 2.0 1954 $330,000 1421 Dobson St., Evanston, IL 6   1956 $529,000 1725 Brummel St., Evanston, IL 3 2.1 1957 $375,000 313 Wesley Ave., Evanston, IL 3 2.1 1951 $375,000 1815 Keeney St., Evanston, IL 3 2.1 1954 $419,000 2029 Warren St... 06/22/2017

Chute Middle School, Evanston, IL - June 2017 About Chute Middle School Chute Middle School is a 6-8 school in District 65, and is located at 1400 Oakton Street in Evanston, IL. It services homes in Evanston and Skokie. Average taxes $7,190 Average association fees $249 ($0 - $487) Average home size 2,011 ft2 Average lot size 0.25 acres Average year built 1950 Photos of Chute Middle School  Homes for sale that attend Chute Middle School Address Beds Baths Built Price 8625 Avers Ave., Skokie, IL 4 2.1 1956 $389,000 820 Oakton St. #5F, Evanston, IL 3 2.0 1965 $234,500 88 Williamsburg Rd., Evanston, IL 3 2.0 1951 $469,000 1619 Howard St. #B2, Evanston, IL 1 1.0 1960 $114,900 8714 Hamlin Ave., Skokie, IL 3 1.1   $399,000 1506 Mulford St., Evanston, IL 3 2.0 1954 $330,000 1421 Dobson St., E... 06/22/2017

Oakton Elementary School, Evanston, IL - June 2017 About Oakton Elementary School Oakton Elementary School is a K-5 school in District 65, and is located at 436 Ridge Avenue in Evanston, IL. It services homes in Evanston. Average taxes $5,549 Average association fees $307 ($386 - $487) Average home size 1,887 ft2 Average lot size 0.25 acres Average year built 1935 Photos of Oakton Elementary School  Homes for sale that attend Oakton Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 820 Oakton St. #5F, Evanston, IL 3 2.0 1965 $234,500 1213 Mulford St. #2E, Evanston, IL 2 2.0 1928 $335,000 344 Ridge Ave. #2, Evanston, IL 2 1.0 1950 $159,000 701 Asbury Ave., Evanston, IL 4 2.1 1913 $449,900 705 Asbury Ave., Evanston, IL 3 2.0 1912 $439,000 604 Barton Ave., Evanston, IL 7 4.0 1963 $1,250,00... 06/22/2017

Middlemarch, Evanston, Illinois - June 2017 About Middlemarch Middlemarch is a 25 unit condo building built in 1929. Middlemarch is located at 826-832 Michigan Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Average taxes in Middlemarch $6,034 Average association fees in Middlemarch $471 ($471 - $471) Average home size in Middlemarch 1,250 ft2 Average lot size in Middlemarch 0.00 acres Average year built in Middlemarch 1929 Photos of Middlemarch  Homes for sale in Middlemarch Address Beds Baths Built Price 826 Michigan Ave. #1-A 3 2.0 1929 $269,000 Sales Summary for Middlemarch  (Jun 22, 2016 - Jun 22, 2017) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 143 $261,583 $244,483 93.5% HomesByMarco sold over 300 homes last year Thinking of selling your home in Evanston? We are experts ... 06/22/2017

Lincoln Elementary School, Evanston, IL - June 2017 About Lincoln Elementary School Lincoln Elementary School is a K-5 school in District 65, and is located at 910 Forest Avenue in Evanston, IL. It services homes in Evanston. Average taxes $10,536 Average association fees $410 ($0 - $751) Average home size 2,493 ft2 Average lot size 0.31 acres Average year built 1941 Photos of Lincoln Elementary School  Homes for sale that attend Lincoln Elementary School Address Beds Baths Built Price 717 Seward St. #2W, Evanston, IL 3 2.0 1970 $239,000 400 South Blvd. #B, Evanston, IL 2 1.1 1953 $285,000 900 Chicago Ave. #702, Evanston, IL 3 2.0 2005 $599,000 900 Chicago Ave. #404, Evanston, IL 2 2.0 2005 $349,000 1024 Hinman Ave., Evanston, IL 4 3.1 1874 $939,000 717 Reba Pl. #2N, Evanston, IL 2 1.0... 06/22/2017

Hinman Place, Evanston, Illinois - June 2017 About Hinman Place Hinman Place is a condominium complex built in the late 1970s. Hinman Place is located in Evanston, Illinois at the northeast corner of Main Street and Hinman Avenue at 901 Hinman. Average taxes in Hinman Place $4,051 Average association fees in Hinman Place $300 ($300 - $300) Average home size in Hinman Place 1,300 ft2 Average lot size in Hinman Place 0.00 acres Average year built in Hinman Place 1979 Photos of Hinman Place  Homes for sale in Hinman Place Address Beds Baths Built Price 901 Hinman Ave. #5H 1 1.0 1979 $259,900 Sales Summary for Hinman Place  (Jun 21, 2016 - Jun 22, 2017) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 102 $295,833 $284,297 96.1% HomesByMarco sold over 300 homes last yea... 06/22/2017

Ridgeview Tower, Evanston, Illinois - June 2017 About Ridgeview Tower Ridgeview Tower is a 52 unit condo building built in the 1960s. Ridgeview Tower is located on Ridge Avenue and Grove Street at 1567 Ridge in Evanston, Illinois. Average taxes in Ridgeview Tower $2,969 Average association fees in Ridgeview Tower $501 ($501 - $501) Average home size in Ridgeview Tower 0 ft2 Average lot size in Ridgeview Tower 0.00 acres Average year built in Ridgeview Tower 1967 Photos of Ridgeview Tower  Homes for sale in Ridgeview Tower Address Beds Baths Built Price 1567 Ridge Ave. #606 2 2.0 1967 $187,500 Sales Summary for Ridgeview Tower  (Jun 20, 2016 - Jun 20, 2017) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 98 $155,150 $140,518 90.6% HomesByMarco sold over 300 homes la... 06/20/2017

The Evanston Il Real Estate June 2017 market report is ready for viewing. We see some interesting statistics to discuss. At the end of this blog is an even more complete report that you will find interesting. We are going to talk about a 30-day time frame today. This is a comparison of data ending June 15 of 2017. Let us compare it to the same time of one year ago to get a picture of what is going on in the Evanston IL Real Estate Scene.Evanston had a rally and we have 24.8% more closed sales of all types of properties. The problem is a lack of inventory. Evanston has 29.6% less inventory of all types of property. Looking at the combined real estate scene, we have 10.4% less new listings this month.Click Evanston IL Houses for Sale and Evanston IL Condos for sale to see the latest inven... 06/18/2017