1/542 Michigan Avenue

Evanston IL 60202

1728 sq. ft.

Condo

Last sold for $575,000

Daniel Otto, last sold this property on 18 July 2025 after 21 days on market.

Overview

Welcome to easy, breezy lakeside living-just a block from Lake Michigan and steps to the beach, Metra and L stations, plus all the local favorites along Chicago Ave and Main Street. Wake to sunlit mornings and wind down to the amber glow of magic hour in this beautifully updated 2 bed, 2 bath condo in an intimate six-unit 1921 building. Rarely available, this home combines vintage character, beautiful trim/moldings, designer style, and an effortless flow. From the airy front sunroom and living room with built-ins, leaded glass windows and a decorative fireplace to the den/office wrapped in William Morris wallpaper (2024), the abundance of natural light makes this a true plant-lover's paradise. Sophistication and style shine through with designer lighting in 2019 (Rejuvenation, CB2) custom window treatments, gleaming hardwood floors, and thoughtful updates throughout. The peaceful, oversized primary bedroom features custom closets, and the formal dining room is dinner-party ready with classic wainscoting and a built-in bar. The all-white kitchen offers generous quartzite counters, a HUGE walk-in pantry, new SS refrigerator (2025), built-in hutch and updates to inspire culinary delights. Enjoy two full baths, premium in-unit laundry (LG 2019), and a private back deck perfect for morning coffee, alfresco dinners, and dreamy summer nights. Garage rental in back across the alley with transferable agreement along with street parking.

Features

2 bedrooms

2 bathrooms

1 carspace

1 garage space

1728 sq. ft. floor area

Condo

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 2 bedroom condos sold in Evanston over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 1/542 Michigan Avenue is $297.25k.

Median value

$297.25k

Estimated value range

$150k - $575k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Evanston. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 1/542 Michigan Avenue

2025

Sold

$575,000

18 Jul 2025 by Daniel Otto, of Compass

2019

Sold

$329,000

21 Jun 2019 by Erica Olden, of Baird & Warner

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