The Evanston IL Real Estate May 2017 report shows low inventory. The market is very busy and sales are up over last year. People are hungry for Evanston IL homes and condos and the lack of inventory is frustrating for some people.It is a sellers market and people who are listing property at this time are successful if they are pricing their property correctly. Good photos are important as is the presentation.Evanston IL has seen a 15.8% drop in new listings of all types of properties. Closed sales are down by 4.7%. Also, we are seeing a 28.6% drop in inventory of homes.Click Evanston IL Houses for sale and Evanston IL condos for sale. This is data directly from the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and the most accurate source you will find.Evanston IL single family homes are down by 22.6%... 05/17/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorEvanston’s March Property sales were 86, down -9.5% from 95 in March of 2016 and 72.0% higher than the 50 sales last month. March 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. March YTD sales of 184 are running equal to last year's year-to-date sales of 184.The Median Sales Price in March was $320,000, up 28.0% from $250,000 in March of 2016 and up 42.2% from $225,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in March was $385,709, up 20.0% from $321,484 in March of 2016 and up 27.1% from $303,483 last month. March 2017 ASP was at highest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015.The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of March was 212, up 0.5% from 211 last month and down -26.4% from 288 in March of last year. March 2017 Invent... 05/11/2017

Chicago Avenue Place, Evanston, Illinois - May 2017 About Chicago Avenue Place Chicago Avenue Place is a 162 unit condo complex built in the early 2000s. Chicago Avenue Place is located on Chicago Avenue south of Hamilton Street in Evanston, Illinois. Average taxes in Chicago Avenue Place $5,843 Average association fees in Chicago Avenue Place $541 ($502 - $564) Average home size in Chicago Avenue Place 1,352 ft2 Average lot size in Chicago Avenue Place 0.00 acres Average year built in Chicago Avenue Place 2003 Photos of Chicago Avenue Place  Homes for sale in Chicago Avenue Place Address Beds Baths Built Price 1236 Chicago Ave. #408 2 2.0 2003 $325,000 1224 Chicago Ave. #206 2 2.0 2003 $349,900 1236 Chicago Ave. #410 2 2.0 2003 $370,000 Sales Summary for Chicago Avenue Place  (May 6, ... 05/06/2017

Hinman House, Evanston, Illinois - May 2017 About Hinman House Hinman House is a condominium complex built in the early to mid 1960s. Hinman House is located in Evanston, Illinois on Hinman Avenue north of Lake Street and east of Chicago Avenue at 1516 Hinman. Average taxes in Hinman House $2,371 Average association fees in Hinman House $436 ($385 - $487) Average home size in Hinman House 0 ft2 Average lot size in Hinman House 0.00 acres Average year built in Hinman House 1963 Photos of Hinman House  Homes for sale in Hinman House Address Beds Baths Built Price 1516 Hinman Ave. #606 0 1.0 1963 $129,000 1516 Hinman Ave. #209 1 1.0 1963 $149,000 Sales Summary for Hinman House  (May 3, 2016 - May 3, 2017) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 120 $159,817 $1... 05/03/2017

Optima Towers, Evanston, Illinois - May 2017 About Optima Towers Optima Towers is a condo building built in 2002 by Optima Inc. Optima Towers is located at 1580 Sherman Avenue in Evanston, Illinois. Average taxes in Optima Towers $5,072 Average association fees in Optima Towers $463 ($368 - $558) Average home size in Optima Towers 1,147 ft2 Average lot size in Optima Towers 0.00 acres Average year built in Optima Towers 2002 Photos of Optima Towers  Homes for sale in Optima Towers Address Beds Baths Built Price 1580 Sherman Ave. #510 2 2.0 2002 $324,900 1580 Sherman Ave. #703 1 1.0 2001 $278,000 Sales Summary for Optima Towers  (May 3, 2016 - May 3, 2017) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 113 $439,333 $418,000 95.1% HomesByMarco sold over 300 homes la... 05/03/2017

Sherman Plaza, Evanston, Illinois - May 2017 About Sherman Plaza Sherman Plaza is a high rise condominium complex built in 2006. Sherman Plaza is located in downtown Evanston, Illinois is on Davis Street just east of Sherman Avenue at 807 Davis. It features 24-hour doorman, concierge, athletic club, storage, party room, walking distance to shops, restaurants, "L" stop. Average taxes in Sherman Plaza $9,463 Average association fees in Sherman Plaza $592 ($405 - $716) Average home size in Sherman Plaza 1,567 ft2 Average lot size in Sherman Plaza 0.00 acres Average year built in Sherman Plaza 2006 Photos of Sherman Plaza Homes for sale in Sherman Plaza Address Beds Baths Built Price 807 Davis St. #2007 2 2.0 2007 $648,000 807 Davis St. #912 2 2.0 2006 $695,000 807 Davis St. #1204 2 2.0 20... 05/03/2017

One Evanston, Evanston, Illinois - May 2017 About One Evanston One Evanston is a high-rise condominium complex built in 2009. One Evanston is located in Evanston, Illinois at 1570 Elmwood which is east of Ridge Avenue and south of Church Street. Average taxes in One Evanston $0 Average association fees in One Evanston $0 Average home size in One Evanston 0 ft2 Average lot size in One Evanston 0.00 acres Average year built in One Evanston 0 Photos of One Evanston  Homes for sale in One Evanston Address Beds Baths Built Price 1570 Elmwood Ave. #210 0 0.0 0 $0 Sales Summary for One Evanston  (May 3, 2016 - May 3, 2017) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 100 $584,817 $567,083 97.0% HomesByMarco sold over 300 homes last year Thinking of selling your home in... 05/03/2017

We now have the Evanston IL Real Estate April 2017 market report. The figures look better this month for new inventory. The report at the end of this blog covers much deeper stats but we are more concerned with talking about a 30-day period ending April 14 of 2017.We are using figures to compare how Evanston IL Real Estate looked one year ago. We compare this to a 30-day time frame as matched with today's data. The popularity of life in Evanston IL is booming and people really want to move to this community.Click Evanston IL Houses for sale and Evanston IL Condos for sale to see the latest inventory. This is a direct connection to the MLS, (Multiple Listing Service). The most accurate source available and updated as the property comes on the market.Over all the change in new listings fo... 04/18/2017

By Art Wilson, RealtorEvanston's March Property sales were 86, down -9.5% from 95 in March of 2016 and 72.0% higher than the 50 sales last month. March 2017 sales were at their lowest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. March YTD sales of 184 are running equal to last year's year-to-date sales of 184. The Median Sales Price in March was $320,000, up 28.0% from $250,000 in March of 2016 and up 42.2% from $225,000 last month. The Average Sales Price in March was $385,709, up 20.0% from $321,484 in March of 2016 and up 27.1% from $303,483 last month. March 2017 ASP was at highest level compared to March of 2016 and 2015. The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of March was 212, up 0.5% from 211 last month and down -26.4% from 288 in March of last year. March 2017 Inve... 04/10/2017

Three bedroom condos are a very popular size property. We are going to give you a little information today to help you see what is going on with the market.Evanston IL is continuing to be a very interesting market for people to purchase property. In the last 10 to 15 years the community has expanded quite a bit making it a very desired destination to live.The schools are among the best in Chicago land and the community has so much to offer people of all ages. The elementary and middle schools of Evanston's district 65 are highly rated as are the high school called Evanston Township High School or ETHS.People who are living in the city and starting to have families are often interested in moving to Evanston to take advantage of the great schools.In the last 10 years, we have even seen yo... 04/04/2017

      Can families make money owning vs renting near a University? I think the answer is yes. Can families loose money if they invest in the wrong type of property or the market crashes in 4 years. I think the answer is yes.I think buying real estate for a student is a personal choice that has both risk and rewards and each of these need to explored before you purchase.      04/03/2017

Rookwood Gardens, Evanston, Illinois - March 2017 About Rookwood Gardens Rookwood Gardens is a 51 unit co-op building built in 1927. Rookwood Gardens is located in Evanston, Illinois on Noyes Street east of Sherman Avenue. Average taxes in Rookwood Gardens $1,322 Average association fees in Rookwood Gardens $883 ($754 - $1,012) Average home size in Rookwood Gardens 1,400 ft2 Average lot size in Rookwood Gardens 0.00 acres Average year built in Rookwood Gardens 1927 Homes for sale in Rookwood Gardens Address Beds Baths Built Price 734 Noyes St. #2N 1 1.0 1926 $107,000 724 Noyes St. #F2 3 2.0 1927 $250,000 Sales Summary for Rookwood Gardens  (Mar 18, 2016 - Mar 18, 2017) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 223 $162,400 $138,000 85.0% HomesByMarco sold ove... 03/18/2017

Evanston Galleria, Evanston, Illinois - March 2017 About Evanston Galleria Evanston Galleria is a condominium complex built in 1920. Evanston Galleria is located in Evanston, Illinois at the Northwest corner of Sherman Avenue and Church Street at 807 Church. Average taxes in Evanston Galleria $6,337 Average association fees in Evanston Galleria $542 ($542 - $542) Average home size in Evanston Galleria 0 ft2 Average lot size in Evanston Galleria 0.00 acres Average year built in Evanston Galleria 1929 Homes for sale in Evanston Galleria Address Beds Baths Built Price 807 Church St. #511 2 1.0 1929 $339,000 Sales Summary for Evanston Galleria  (Mar 18, 2016 - Mar 18, 2017) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 66 $230,333 $210,500 91.4% HomesByMarco sold ove... 03/18/2017

Morningside Terrace, Evanston, Illinois - March 2017 About Morningside Terrace Morningside Terrace is a condominium complex built in the mid 1990's. Morningside Terrace is located in Evanston, Illinois on Central Avenue between Bennett and McDaniel Avenue at 2601 Central. Average taxes in Morningside Terrace $6,275 Average association fees in Morningside Terrace $414 ($414 - $414) Average home size in Morningside Terrace 1,355 ft2 Average lot size in Morningside Terrace 0.00 acres Average year built in Morningside Terrace 1996 Homes for sale in Morningside Terrace Address Beds Baths Built Price 2601 Central St. #401 2 2.0 1996 $339,000 Sales Summary for Morningside Terrace  (Mar 17, 2016 - Mar 17, 2017) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 6 98 $304,983 $2... 03/17/2017

The Evanston IL Real Estate report for March 2017 is available. We are going to compare notes on a 30-day period ending March 14 of 2017. As compared to the same time frame of one year ago. The basic overall picture shows much movement and a seller's market.Overall, we see a 2.6% change in new listings of all properties. A gain of 22.5% in closed sales. Evanston has 26.8% less inventory of all types of inventory, single-family homes and condos combined.Breaking it down further to the single family scene, new listings are down 5.6%. Under contract properties are up 8.5%. Closed sales of houses are down 33.3%. The average market time is down 14.6%. The average sales price for an Evanston IL single family home now is down 1.7% to $456,110.Click Evanston IL Homes for sale and also Evanston ... 03/17/2017

Sherman Gardens, Evanston, Illinois - March 2017 About Sherman Gardens Sherman Gardens is a condominium complex built in the late 1940's. Sherman Gardens is located in Evanston, Illinois on Sherman Avenue and Emerson Street. Average taxes in Sherman Gardens $0 Average association fees in Sherman Gardens $973 ($890 - $1,157) Average home size in Sherman Gardens 1,073 ft2 Average lot size in Sherman Gardens 0.00 acres Average year built in Sherman Gardens 1947 Homes for sale in Sherman Gardens Address Beds Baths Built Price 1860 Sherman Ave. #3NW 2 1.0 1946 $99,000 1866 Sherman Ave. #3NC 2 1.1 0 $89,500 1860 Sherman Ave. #4-5NC 3 2.0 1947 $105,000 1860 Sherman Ave. #1NE 2 1.0 1947 $131,950 1856 Sherman Ave. #7SC 3 1.1 1947 $95,000 Sales Summary for Sherman Gardens  (Mar 17, 2016 - Mar 17... 03/17/2017

800 Elgin #1510 located in Evanston IL 60201 is now available for sale. This is a 2 bedroom and 2 Full bath condo at the Optima Horizons. This property has been listed for $329,000.This the second property in this building that I have placed on the market in the last week. We are getting many showings. The condo is on the 15th floor of a 16-floor high-rise building.The 800 Elgin building has a doorman and manager on site so it is easy for people with a busy life style to get help with any sort of issue. I sold this condo to the family a few years ago, and now their son is graduation from Northwestern University.The family is very pleased and now is time for a new chapter in life. This building one of 3 Optima condo complexes in downtown Evanston is the most popular. It includes an Olymp... 03/10/2017

2018 Sherman in Evanston IL 60201 the 2 bedroom and one bath condo is under contract. My seller and I were able to get this property sold in 9 days. We did some extensive marketing and priced it right on the mark.Many people came to see this condo and immediately offers can in. This condominium is a 5-minute walk to Northwestern University so that makes it very desirable. My client, the seller is very happy and the buyer is thrilled too.The condo situation in Evanston IL is booming. There are many folks that want to live near the downtown area and also Northwestern University. Public transportation access is important too. That may have helped get 2018 Sherman under contract so fast.If you are thinking that you want to move or find out how much your property is worth, then give is a cal... 03/09/2017

We just got 710 Oakton #202 in Evanston IL 60202 under contract. Now a pending sale. This was multiple offers and my buyer client got this winning offer through an escalation clause I suggested we add to the contract.Simply stated the escalation clause offers a specified amount over the highest offer up to a specified amount. It often works to close a deal in multiple offers. It worked with us and the buyers are very happy.The good properties that are priced well are getting much traffic. It is still a sellers market in Evanston IL and takes some skill and practice to make it happen sometimes.This is a 2 bedroom and 2 full bath condo with central AC in a great elevator building with parking included. The location if perfect for my clients and we are moving on.Click Condos for sale in Ev... 03/07/2017

A few years ago, I sold 2018 Sherman #2E in Evanston IL 60201. This was purchased by a family whose son was attending Northwestern University. Now the lad is graduating and the property has just been listed for sale.Like 800 Elgin # 1509, this condo cannot close until after the June graduation but this is a very desirable condominium because it is less than two blocks away from the NU Campus. Perfect for a student attending college this will make a great home.2018 Sherman #2E is a two bedroom and one bath vintage condo and in a very desirable location. The great part about living in this block of Sherman is that it is close to the campus and a couple of blocks away from downtown Evanston.The public transportation is a breeze with the Metra and "EL" trains steps away and people love all ... 03/03/2017