PRICED TO SELL!! Fun, funky & spacious loft-style, 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch house in Evanston with huge backyard oasis! This home is a great condo alternative, offering a cool industrial vibe throughout, with open floor plan & vaulted ceilings. If you're looking for something unique, this may be the house for you! Quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, new oven/stove, new double drawer dishwasher and a large island create great entertaining and cooking space in the kitchen, which leads to your living room and area for dining or additional lounge seating. The king-size primary bedroom enjoys its own wing at the rear of the house, connected by sunken dining room - which could be used as a second family room. All 3 bedrooms are generously sized and offer large closets (including 2 walk-ins recently built out) and the layout of this house affords you some flexibility. Need a massive home office? Check! A home gym? Check! Art studio? Check! The possibilities are endless! Many recent updates including bath updates in 2022, and recent structural improvements to the rear of the home (See broker private remarks for more information) Off-street parking for 3 cars plus 3 year old central air/heat and Brand new hot water heater complete this home. Garage can also be built if desired! Great location near the Robert Crown Community center with easy access to dining, shops, grocery stores & downtown Evanston. Set back from the street for quiet & privacy - come home! Beach passes included for Evanston and Wilmette beaches!!
Southwest Evanston, located between Howard Street and Dempster Street, is a residential and commuter-friendly Evanston neighborhood with a tree-lined street grid and a strong CTA and Metra presence. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Howard Street corridor near the Howard CTA station, where small storefronts, casual eateries, and everyday services set a steady, street-level rhythm. Sturdy brick two-flats and courtyard apartments mix with classic Chicago-style bungalows, giving many blocks a consistent, early-20th-century feel. Robert Crown Community Center and Levy Senior Center anchor local recreation and programming. James Park adds open green space and courts, while the North Shore Channel Trail traces the neighborhood’s western edge. The pace stays practical and walkable, with transit and parks shaping daily routines.
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Offer insights
2016 Main St · $550,000
$556K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $556K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
47 days
The average home goes pending in 53 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
First-floor bedroom
First-floor full bathroom
Walk-in closet(s)
Open floor plan
Separate dining room
Crawl space basement
One wood-burning fireplace in the living room
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main level
Master bedroom on the main level (21 x 13)
Bedroom 2 on the main level (14 x 12)
Bedroom 3 on the main level (12 x 10)
Walk-in closet
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Updated kitchen with eating area/breakfast bar and table space
Pantry closet
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Disposal
Range hood
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
In-unit laundry (washer/dryer hookups) with gas dryer hookup
Laundry located in bathroom
Flooring
Wood laminate flooring throughout main living areas and bedrooms
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Patio
Fenced yard
Mature trees
Home design
Detached single-family home
One-story layout
Fee simple ownership
Rehab completed in 2019
Built approximately 71–80 years ago
Property not currently leased
Parking
3 parking spaces total
Concrete driveway with alley access and side apron
Off-alley parking and oversized parking available
Construction
Vinyl siding exterior
Asphalt roof
Crawl space foundation
Built before 1978
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Community has curbs, sidewalks, and paved streets
Other
Electric service: circuit breakers with 100 amp service
Electricity and solar
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The R2 single-family residential district is intended to provide for small lot single-family development at a relatively low density and to preserve the present physical character of that area while providing for initial development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Dec 3, 2021 • Final
Roofing
Tear off and replace the roof. Replace the gutters, soffit, and fascia.
Roofing
Oct 7, 2021 • Final
Electrical only
Perform an electrical service upgrade.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Evanston, IL • 60202
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 3% for direct sun exposure in Evanston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 2016 Main St
$550,862
$862 over list price of $550K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $385K to $583K.