553 Barton Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
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SOLD
MAR 13, 2026

$545,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,843 sqft

553 Barton Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Est. Refi. Payment $3,908/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 13, 2026 for $425,000 (16% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$546K
Since last month
Increased$120K (+27.9%)
Since last year
Increased$19K (+3.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$123K (+29%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +30% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$548K
April 2026$429K
March 2026$426K
February 2026$489K
January 2026$489K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
408 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL
0.26
Townhouse
$390,000
10/24/25
3
1.5
1,327
606B South Blvd, Evanston, IL
0.45
Townhouse
$424,999
01/09/26
4
2.5
1,800
723 South Blvd, Evanston, IL
0.34
Townhouse
$1,150,000
04/27/26
4
3.5
2,200
1623 Madison St, Evanston, IL
0.46
Townhouse
$562,000
05/01/26
2
2
1,400
142 Callan Ave, Evanston, IL
0.69
Townhouse
$375,000
08/12/26
3
1.5
1,953
2540 W Jerome St #D, Chicago, IL
0.75
Townhouse
$350,000
07/29/26
3
2
1,920
215 Dodge Ave #C, Evanston, IL
0.65
Townhouse
$360,000
04/29/26
3
2
2,200
318 South Blvd, Evanston, IL
0.71
Townhouse
$515,000
12/18/25
3
1.5
1,412
920 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL
0.73
Townhouse
$482,500
04/16/26
3
1.5
1,261

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1110 Seward St #1W, Evanston, IL 60202
0.03
$328,100
2
2
1,500
Off Market
1106 Seward St #1W, Evanston, IL 60202
0.04
$390,000
3
2
1,375
Recently Sold
1106 Seward St #2E, Evanston, IL 60202
0.04
$375,000
3
2
1,312
Recently Sold
1106 W Seward St #2W, Evanston, IL 60202
0.04
$459,400
3
2
1,800
Off Market
606 Barton Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
0.06
$1,040,500
5
2.5
-
Off Market
1103 Seward St, Evanston, IL 60202
0.07
$910,000
4
2
1,909
Recently Sold
556 Barton Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
0.04
$1,042,900
6
5
-
Off Market
1102 Cleveland St, Evanston, IL 60202
0.09
$850,900
4
2
1,800
Off Market
1030 Cleveland St, Evanston, IL 60202
0.10
$806,000
4
2.5
2,000
Off Market
1123 Cleveland St, Evanston, IL 60202
0.11
$775,000
2
3.5
2,000
Recently Sold
621 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
0.10
$1,034,700
4
3
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1969
1,843 sqft
$231/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

Desirable 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhouse with great bones - waiting for your personal finishing touches. Ideally located just 0.5 mile from Lake Michigan (South Boulevard Beach access at the east end of South Boulevard), this home offers the perfect blend of convenience and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to public transportation, shopping, dining, top schools, and a public park directly adjacent to the property - everything you need is within reach.
553 Barton Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,843 sqft townhouse built in 1969. It last sold for $425,000 on Mar 13, 2026 (16% below the $505,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $545,800, with a rent estimate of $3,590/month.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Courtland Stansberry, (815) 469-7449
Real People Realty
Bought with: Michael Thomas, CRS,GREEN, @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12474953

Home Details for 553 Barton Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Balcony Porch Lanai, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Other Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1843 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Number of Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability Access
View
No View

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Yes,Attached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1969
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Townhouse, Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 11193210450000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $505,000Price Per Sqft: $231/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 31 2025Possession Timing: Immediate

Location

Direction & Address
City: Evanston
School Information
Elementary School District: 202Jr High / Middle School District: 202High School: Evanston Twp High SchoolHigh School District: 202

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3533 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12474953

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation DisplaySource Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD Listing On IDX Display: YesMRD AVM On IDX Display: NoMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 13, 2026
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12474953
Sold
$425,000
Dec 31, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12474953
Contingent
$505,000
Oct 16, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12474953
PriceChange
$505,000
Price decreased by 5%
Sep 18, 2025
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12474953
Listed For Sale
$530,000
Aug 26, 2003
Source: N/A
Sold
$337,000

Market trends in Evanston

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$492K
$26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$313
$6MoM
Available listings
162
8MoM

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What Locals Say about Evanston

At least 755 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 95 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 84 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say kids play outside

  • 71 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 71 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 56 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 55 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 55 % Say it's quiet

  • 54 % Say car is needed

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say there are community events

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    "Great friendly clean. No dogs would be a plus. Transportation restaurants, stores, it's congested. needs more parking. not paid parking "
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    "Something is always going on. Very lively. Great for young professionals with no kids. Great restaurants and shops. Everything is easy to get to"
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    "the neighbors are always out and about helping each other, spending time. Most houses on the block are decorated for major holidays. "
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    "No commute right now but one block from public transport. 45 minutes to downtown by car due to traffic. "
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    "I used to live at Hinman & Main for about a year. Both the neighborhood and building I lived in were friendly and I felt very safe even walking my dog at night. The shops and restaurants on Main are delightful. It’s a quiet neighborhood. Truly a gem of an area. One warning: the city parking lots have long waiting lists and parking is not easy."
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Frequently asked questions about 553 Barton Ave

  • What is 553 Barton Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 553 Barton Ave in Evanston, IL is $545,800.
  • What is the price history for 553 Barton Ave?
    553 Barton Ave in Evanston, IL last sold for $425,000 in March 2026.
  • Is Evanston a buyer's or seller's market?
    Evanston is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Evanston?
    The median sale price in Evanston is $492K. That is up $26.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 553 Barton Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 553 Barton Ave in Evanston, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 553 Barton Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 553 Barton Ave in Evanston, IL has laundry facilities.

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