822 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202
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OFF MARKET

822 Crain St
Evanston, IL 60202

Chicago-Dempster
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,818 sqft

$530,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,618/mo*
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$530,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 9, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,618/mo*
Refinance Your Home
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,818 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Charming cottage in wonderful location. Soaring ceilings greet you as you walk in the door to a light filled living and dining room. First floor family room. Large, bright finished basement. Kitchen renovated in 2012 with granite countertops. Newer windows and bamboo floors. Large yard with parking. Walk to Dempster and Main St. trains, shopping and restaurants, close to the lake, downtown Evanston and Northwestern University. Landmark home.
822 Crain St, Evanston, IL 60202 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,818 sqft single-family home in Chicago-Dempster, built in 1852. It last sold for $300,000 on Jul 30, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $530,200, with a rent estimate of $1,990/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 822 Crain St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Linoleum Vinyl

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Wood
Parking & Garage
Parking Spaces: 2

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1852
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8999 sqft

Price History for 822 Crain St

DatePriceEventSource
07/30/2015$300,000Sold
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08850543
06/05/2015$319,000PendingAgent Provided
05/08/2015$319,000PendingToActiveAgent Provided
04/20/2015$319,000PendingAgent Provided
04/09/2015$319,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/03/2015$339,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/07/2012$275,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/10/2012$275,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/17/2012$289,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/12/2011$299,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/01/2003$155,000Sold
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Market trends in Evanston

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$423K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$317
$3MoM
Available listings
172
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax
Assessment$439,960
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 822 Crain St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1206 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$950,000
07/06/26
3
2.5
2,490
933 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$905,000
02/23/26
3
1.5
1,800
1022 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL
0.18
Single-Family Home
$879,000
11/14/25
5
2.5
2,783
921 Madison St, Evanston, IL
0.50
Single-Family Home
$775,000
04/10/26
3
1.5
1,912
524 Hamilton St, Evanston, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$385,000
11/25/25
3
1.5
1,564
714 Seward St, Evanston, IL
0.74
Single-Family Home
$651,225
02/06/26
4
1
1,900
1113 Monroe St, Evanston, IL
0.60
Single-Family Home
$500,000
01/06/26
2
1
916
1600 Greenwood St, Evanston, IL
0.66
Single-Family Home
$400,000
12/02/25
4
1
1,188
235 Burnham Pl, Evanston, IL
0.45
Single-Family Home
$933,500
04/09/26
3
2.5
2,063
1123 Main St, Evanston, IL
0.41
Single-Family Home
$851,000
04/24/26
4
1.5
2,936

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Neighborhood Overview

Chicago-Dempster
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What Locals Say about Chicago-Dempster

At least 29 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 98 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 97 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 47 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 46 % Say there are community events

  • 34 % Say car is needed

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    "Super cute / idealistic movie town! Especially in the fall. Downtowns themselves are walkable but you need to drive to get between them, or take the L. I like that there are a bunch of small downtowns so you get some variety! "
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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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    "Great schools, walkable to everything, block parties, lake, there is no better location in the Chicago area "
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    "Very walkable and lots of parks and water stations for dogs. There are dog walking services as well "
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    "Great neighborhood! Highly recommended! Wonderful location. Close to the lake. Easy train to city. Many great things to do here."
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    "Lots of dogs/dog owners here. Great area for walking your dog. Lots of friendly people, great residential areas, parks to explore with your dog."
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