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About this home
Welcome to 2227 Pioneer Road, a classic 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Evanston bungalow just steps from the best of Central Street! Enjoy effortless living with local gems like Backlot Coffee & Great Harvest Bread, along with restaurants, boutique shops, and parks right around the corner. Inside, abundant natural light accentuates the hardwood and bamboo floors throughout the warm, open main living area. All 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath are on the first floor, adding convenience. The open concept living room, dining room and kitchen will make entertaining a breeze! At the rear of the home you'll find a bright family room, featuring a built in bookcase. It creates a seamless transition to the back deck and peaceful yard. A one car garage completes the backyard. Downstairs, the sprawling full unfinished basement includes a second full bathroom with a heated floor & walk in shower plus a laundry area. The basement is an incredible blank canvas to build your dream home office, gym, rec room, or guest suite. This home is ready for your buyers' creativity in writing its next chapter!
North Evanston, located between Central Street and the Wilmette border, is a residential and walkable Evanston neighborhood with leafy parkways and a village-style retail strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Central Street near Central Park Avenue, where indie cafes, bakeries, and small specialty shops line the sidewalks. Tag’s Bakery, Hewn, and SPACE anchor the local rhythm with pastries, hearth-baked loaves, and a live-music calendar. Brick and stone two-flats mix with classic Chicago-style bungalows and tidy courtyard buildings. Green space threads through the area via Canal Shores Golf Course and nearby parks. Metra’s Central Street stop adds a commuter pulse without changing the calm, porch-lit feel.
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Market insights
2227 Pioneer Rd · $635,000
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$635,000
Median sale price in this area is $399,175. (37% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bookcases
Open floor plan
Separate dining room
Full, unfinished basement
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the main floor
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
First-floor full bath
Kitchen
Range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Freezer
Range hood
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Forced-air and radiant-floor heating
Central air conditioning
Home design
Detached single-family home
One story
Parking
Detached garage
1 garage space
1 total parking space
Construction
100+ years old
Frame construction
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Lake Michigan water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Homeowners association not required
Community features include a park, curbs, sidewalks, street lights, and paved streets
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Warm 3 Bedroom Single Family Bungalow in Northwest Evanston. Walking Distance to Central Street, Elementary School, Parks and Metra. Many Many Improvements by Current Owners: New Bath with Custom Tile + Slate, Refinished Floors, New Trim, New Windows, Easy-Care Landscaping. Separate Dining Room and Additional Rear Sunroom/Playroom. Good Sized Lot. Unfinished Basement. One Car Garage. A Great Street and Neighborhood.
Public Records
Jun 19, 2007
Sold
$332,000
$306/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06522343
May 21, 2007
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Nov 27, 1987
Sold
$127,000
$117/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,210 (+4.5%)
$11,880 + $40,120
$52,000
2022
$8,813 (−3.7%)
$11,137 + $30,223
$41,360
2021
$9,148 (−1.7%)
$7,425 + $30,375
$37,800
2020
$9,307 (−3.4%)
$7,425 + $31,223
$38,648
2019
$9,634 (+19.8%)
$7,425 + $37,123
$44,548
2018
$8,044 (+2.5%)
$6,187 + $26,607
$32,794
2017
$7,850 (+2.4%)
$6,187 + $26,607
$32,794
2016
$7,667 (−1.7%)
$6,187 + $26,607
$32,794
2015
$7,800 (+0.8%)
$5,197 + $26,520
$31,717
2014
$7,741 (−6.5%)
$5,197 + $26,520
$31,717
2013
$8,282 (+11.7%)
$5,197 + $29,353
$34,550
2012
$7,413 (−2.9%)
$5,816 + $28,051
$33,867
2011
$7,638 (+6.2%)
$5,816 + $28,051
$33,867
2010
$7,193 (+12.9%)
$5,816 + $28,051
$33,867
2009
$6,373 (−13.8%)
$5,940 + $30,811
$36,751
2008
$7,395 (−3.3%)
$9,504 + $28,779
$38,283
2007
$7,651
$9,504 + $31,627
$41,131
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,950 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,086
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,086
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
10123110060000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 single-family residential district is intended to provide for single-family development at the lowest density within the City, and to preserve the present physical character of that area while allowing for infill development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
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
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Evanston, IL • 60201
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Sun exposure
86/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Evanston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.4 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2227 Pioneer Rd
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $407,000 and $885,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $407K to $885K.