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$999,000

1016 Austin St

Evanston, IL
Contingent
10
Bedrooms
0.18
Lot Size (acres)
1927
Year Built
49
Days On Market

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a trophy three-flat in one of Evanston's most desirable locations, offering the rare combination of strong income potential, owner-occupant flexibility, and extraordinary parking. Set on a beautifully maintained lot with an expansive backyard, this impressive multi-family property features two oversized residences and a ground level garden unit. Units 2 and 3 offer an increasingly hard-to-find layout with four spacious bedrooms and two full baths, providing exceptional appeal for tenants seeking the comfort and scale of a single-family home with the convenience of apartment living. Generous room sizes, abundant natural light, and thoughtfully designed floor plans create an inviting living experience throughout. A true standout feature attached and detached garages suitable for 6 cars, a remarkable amenity seldom found in Evanston and a significant value-add for both owners and tenants alike. Whether you're an investor seeking stable cash flow and long-term appreciation, a live-in owner looking to offset expenses with rental income, or a multi-generational buyer searching for flexibility, this property delivers. Positioned just moments from Evanston's vibrant dining, shopping, parks, public transportation, and lakefront amenities, 1016 Austin offers the ideal blend of location, scale, and investment fundamentals. Opportunities to acquire a building of this caliber, with this unit mix, oversized garage capacity, and exceptional outdoor space, are few and far between.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
09/23/2026
Listed By
Connie Dornan · @properties Christie's International Real Estate, 8478320002
MLS#
12758616
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Status
Contingent

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1016 Austin St, Evanston, IL 60202
City
Evanston
County
Cook
Zip Code
60202

Architecture

Bedrooms
10
Year Built
1927
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding, Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
6
Parking Features
Attached, Garage, Detached

Features & Amenities

Patio and Porch
Patio
Community Features
Park
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating
Baseboard, Steam

Property Features

Lot Size
0.18 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$999,000
Annual Taxes
$17,330

Schools

54/100
Oakton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.1 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Evanston
Students
404
Student body
36% Black · 28% Hispanic / Latino · 26% White
Free/reduced lunch
62%
Phone
(847) 859-8801
98/100
Chute Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.3 mi
Assigned school for this home
City
Evanston
Students
575
Parent reviews
3.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
35% Black · 26% Hispanic / Latino · 26% White
Free/reduced lunch
57%
Phone
(847) 859-8601
99/100
Gale Elementary Community Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Chicago
Students
374
Student body
61% Black · 27% Hispanic / Latino · 5% White
Free/reduced lunch
97%
Phone
(773) 534-2100
98/100
Armstrong G Elementary International Studies
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 1 mi
City
Chicago
Students
1,429
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
45% Hispanic / Latino · 28% Black · 18% Asian
Free/reduced lunch
92%
Phone
(773) 534-2150
77/100
Dawes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.7 mi
City
Evanston
Students
360
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
37% Hispanic / Latino · 28% Black · 24% White
Free/reduced lunch
58%
Phone
(847) 905-3401
75/100
Rogers Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08 · 0.9 mi
City
Chicago
Students
787
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
39% Hispanic / Latino · 25% Asian · 17% Black
Free/reduced lunch
76%
Phone
(773) 534-2125
55/100
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.8 mi
City
Evanston
Students
521
Student body
56% White · 17% Black · 12% Two or More Races
Free/reduced lunch
25%
Phone
(847) 905-3501
53/100
Nichols Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 0.8 mi
City
Evanston
Students
735
Student body
51% White · 19% Black · 17% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(847) 859-8661

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/14/2026Listed for sale$999,000

Listed by Connie Dornan · @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 8478320002

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). All rights reserved.

Last Updated: September 23, 2026 at 9:30 PM | Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) | MLS#: 12758616

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