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500 Lake Street

500 Lake Street, Evanston, IL, 60201

YEAR BUILT

1964

# STORIES

5

# TOTAL UNITS

10

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,450-1,550 sqft

Description

The building at 500 Lake Street sits in Evanston, a lively neighborhood near the shoreline. It features a mid-rise structure with five stories and ten individual units. This architecture allows for a blend of space and comfort, making it an attractive option for many. Constructed in 1964, the building includes units that range from 1,450 to 1,550 square feet. It has options for different bedroom counts, including 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Pricing for the available units starts at $345,000 and goes up to $385,000. This translates to about $288 per square foot based on recent sales. The average time units spend on the market is 59 days. This timeframe can give buyers a fair chance to think things over before deciding. Nearby, local businesses help create a vibrant community. Vpc Pizza Management LLC offers a tasty dining option, while Davis St Fishmarket Evanston provides fresh seafood. The building also includes an elevator, adding convenience for residents. This feature makes accessing different floors easy. Living here presents a chance to enjoy the local area while being near Lake Michigan. The nearby waterfront allows for recreational activities and scenic views. Overall, this property provides a comfortable lifestyle with a friendly vibe. Its location and amenities create a welcoming atmosphere for both new and current residents. The variety of unit sizes and prices caters to different needs and budgets.

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Building ImageMLS ID #11228196
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500 Lake Street

500 Lake Street, Evanston, IL, 60201

YEAR BUILT

1964

# STORIES

5

# TOTAL UNITS

10

UNIT SIZE RANGE

1,450-1,550 sqft

Description

The building at 500 Lake Street sits in Evanston, a lively neighborhood near the shoreline. It features a mid-rise structure with five stories and ten individual units. This architecture allows for a blend of space and comfort, making it an attractive option for many. Constructed in 1964, the building includes units that range from 1,450 to 1,550 square feet. It has options for different bedroom counts, including 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Pricing for the available units starts at $345,000 and goes up to $385,000. This translates to about $288 per square foot based on recent sales. The average time units spend on the market is 59 days. This timeframe can give buyers a fair chance to think things over before deciding. Nearby, local businesses help create a vibrant community. Vpc Pizza Management LLC offers a tasty dining option, while Davis St Fishmarket Evanston provides fresh seafood. The building also includes an elevator, adding convenience for residents. This feature makes accessing different floors easy. Living here presents a chance to enjoy the local area while being near Lake Michigan. The nearby waterfront allows for recreational activities and scenic views. Overall, this property provides a comfortable lifestyle with a friendly vibe. Its location and amenities create a welcoming atmosphere for both new and current residents. The variety of unit sizes and prices caters to different needs and budgets.

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Description

The building at 500 Lake Street sits in Evanston, a lively neighborhood near the shoreline. It features a mid-rise structure with five stories and ten individual units. This architecture allows for a blend of space and comfort, making it an attractive option for many. Constructed in 1964, the building includes units that range from 1,450 to 1,550 square feet. It has options for different bedroom counts, including 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Pricing for the available units starts at $345,000 and goes up to $385,000. This translates to about $288 per square foot based on recent sales. The average time units spend on the market is 59 days. This timeframe can give buyers a fair chance to think things over before deciding. Nearby, local businesses help create a vibrant community. Vpc Pizza Management LLC offers a tasty dining option, while Davis St Fishmarket Evanston provides fresh seafood. The building also includes an elevator, adding convenience for residents. This feature makes accessing different floors easy. Living here presents a chance to enjoy the local area while being near Lake Michigan. The nearby waterfront allows for recreational activities and scenic views. Overall, this property provides a comfortable lifestyle with a friendly vibe. Its location and amenities create a welcoming atmosphere for both new and current residents. The variety of unit sizes and prices caters to different needs and budgets.

500 Lake Street Key Stats Last 12 months

Avg. Listed Price$369,900($277/Sqft.)

Avg. Sale Price$385,000($288/Sqft.)
Year over year list priceUp Arrow23.34%

Year over year sale priceUp Arrow 28.38%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market59 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly
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Key Stats

Year over year list priceUp Arrow23.34%

Year over year sale priceUp Arrow28.38%
Total Listings1 Listed

Total sold1 Sold
Average Days on Market59 days

Average HOA fees per sqft$2 /monthly

Glen Gardens Estate Availability & Demand

Unit Availability

Low
High availability buildings list units frequently.

Unit Availability helps to understand how often units in a particular building are listed for sale as compared with the neighborhood average. Units are rarely listed in buildings with low availability.

Unit Demand

Low
Units in high-demand buildings sell quicker.

Unit Demand is a measure of quickly units in a particular building sell as compared with other buildings in the neighborhood. Units in high-demand buildings sell more quickly.

For Sale 0 For Sale

500 Lake Street Sold Listings

UnitSize (sqft)BedsBathsDays On MarketDateStatusPrice
Unit 304304134032592025-07-01
MLS#: 12352666
Closed$385,000
Unit 301301-22802024-05-06
MLS#: 11974943
Closed$299,900
Unit 401401-22332021-10-26
MLS#: 11228196
Closed$280,000
Unit 5045041500322112021-03-26
MLS#: 10837298
Closed$340,000
Unit 301
301

2 Beds

2 Baths

0 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2024-05-06Closed$299,900
MLS#: 11974943
Days On Market80
Unit 304
304

3 Beds

2 Baths

1340 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2025-07-01Closed$385,000
MLS#: 12352666
Days On Market59
Unit 401
401

2 Beds

2 Baths

0 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2021-10-26Closed$280,000
MLS#: 11228196
Days On Market33
Unit 504
504

3 Beds

2 Baths

1500 sqft


DateStatusPrice
2021-03-26Closed$340,000
MLS#: 10837298
Days On Market211
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Amenities

One of the standout features of 500 Lake Street is its convenient elevator access, ensuring easy movement between floors—especially handy when carrying groceries or bringing home new treasures from nearby shops. While the building may have a limited selection of amenities, it fosters a simple, down-to-earth lifestyle perfect for first-time buyers looking to make their mark.

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Amenities Description

One of the standout features of 500 Lake Street is its convenient elevator access, ensuring easy movement between floors—especially handy when carrying groceries or bringing home new treasures from nearby shops. While the building may have a limited selection of amenities, it fosters a simple, down-to-earth lifestyle perfect for first-time buyers looking to make their mark.

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Concierge
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Pool
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Elevator(s)

Elevator(s)

Coin Laundry

Coin Laundry

Storage

Storage

Policies

For our fur-loving friends, the good news is that cats are welcome! So, if you're a cat owner, you can breathe easy knowing your furry companion can enjoy your new home with you. However, it's worth noting that dogs are not permitted. Everyone appreciates a friendly environment, and these guidelines help maintain a peaceful community atmosphere.

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Amenities Description

For our fur-loving friends, the good news is that cats are welcome! So, if you're a cat owner, you can breathe easy knowing your furry companion can enjoy your new home with you. However, it's worth noting that dogs are not permitted. Everyone appreciates a friendly environment, and these guidelines help maintain a peaceful community atmosphere.

Pet Allowed
Pet Allowed
BBQ Permitted
BBQ Permitted
Sublet Allowed
Sublet Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed
Short-term Rental Allowed

Compare with Buildings in the Neighbourhood (Last 12 Months)

Compare building's average price/sq. ft. and HOA fees/sq. ft. to buildings nearby

Building NameAvg price per square footAVG HOA FEE per square foot (Monthly)
500 Lake Street$288/sqft.$2 /sqft.
500 Lake St$288/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1416 Hinman Avenue$312/sqft.$2 /sqft.
1416 Hinman Ave$312/sqft.$2 /sqft.
Greenwood Inn$303/sqft.$3 /sqft.
1412 Hinman Ave$303/sqft.$3 /sqft.

Nearby Schools

Chiaravalle Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–8
425 Dempster St|0.17 miles away

Beacon Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1574 Sherman Ave|0.24 miles away

Nichols Middle School

B+
Public|Grades 6–8
800 Greenleaf St|0.5 miles away

Roycemore School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
1200 Davis St|0.56 miles away

Dewey Elementary School

A
Public|Grades KG–5
1551 Wesley Ave|0.64 miles away

Lincoln Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
910 Forest Ave|0.67 miles away
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Schools

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Description

Chiaravalle Montessori School

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Private|Grades PK–8
425 Dempster St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Beacon Academy

--
Private|Grades 9–12
1574 Sherman Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Nichols Middle School

B+
Public|Grades 6–8
800 Greenleaf St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Roycemore School

--
Private|Grades PK–12
1200 Davis St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Dewey Elementary School

A
Public|Grades KG–5
1551 Wesley Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Lincoln Elementary School

A-
Public|Grades KG–5
910 Forest Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Park School

--
Public|Grades –
828 Main St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Rice Childrens Center

--
Public|Grades 1–8
1101 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Pope John XXIII School

--
Private|Grades PK–8
1120 Washington St|Less than 1 Mile Away

Washington Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades KG–5
914 Ashland Ave|Less than 1 Mile Away

Midwest Montessori School

--
Private|Grades PK–KG
926 Noyes St|1.03 Miles Away

Evanston Township High School

A-
Public|Grades 9–12
1600 Dodge Ave|1.11 Miles Away

Kingsway Preparatory School

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Private|Grades PK–4
2010 Dewey Ave|1.14 Miles Away

Oakton Elementary School

C
Public|Grades KG–5
436 Ridge Ave|1.28 Miles Away

Eths Day School

--
Public|Grades 9–12
1233 Hartrey Ave|1.29 Miles Away

Chute Middle School

C
Public|Grades 6–8
1400 Oakton St|1.39 Miles Away

Kingsley Elementary School

B
Public|Grades KG–5
2300 Green Bay Rd|1.41 Miles Away

Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School

B-
Public|Grades KG–8
2424 Lake St|1.50 Miles Away

Orrington Elementary School

A+
Public|Grades KG–5
2636 Orrington Ave|1.50 Miles Away

Joseph E Hill Education Center

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Public|Grades PK–PK
1500 McDaniel Ave|1.53 Miles Away

Haven Middle School

C-
Public|Grades 6–8
2417 Prairie Ave|1.55 Miles Away

Gale Elementary Community Academy

D-
Public|Grades PK–8
1631 W Jonquil Ter|1.64 Miles Away

Dawes Elementary School

B
Public|Grades KG–5
440 Dodge Ave|1.66 Miles Away

Jordan Elementary Community School

C-
Public|Grades PK–8
7414 N Wolcott Ave|1.84 Miles Away

Baker Demonstration School

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Private|Grades PK–8
201 Sheridan Rd|1.85 Miles Away

Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

A-
Public|Grades PK–4
4120 W 57th St|1.92 Miles Away

Acero Charter School Newtwork- Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

C
Public|Grades KG–12
7416 N Ridge Blvd|1.92 Miles Away

Lincolnwood Elementary School

B-
Public|Grades KG–5
2600 Colfax St|1.93 Miles Away

Transit

2310 W Oakton

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

2424 W Oakton

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

Asbury & Brummel

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Asbury & Dobson

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

Asbury & Harvard Terrace

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Asbury & Hull Terrace

1.46 miles away|28 min walk
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Transit

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Description

2310 W Oakton

1.81 miles away|35 min walk

2424 W Oakton

1.88 miles away|37 min walk

Asbury & Brummel

1.64 miles away|32 min walk

Asbury & Dobson

1.72 miles away|33 min walk

Asbury & Harvard Terrace

1.58 miles away|31 min walk

Asbury & Hull Terrace

1.46 miles away|28 min walk

Asbury & Kirk

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Asbury & Mulford

1.52 miles away|30 min walk

Ashland Ave & Simpson St

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

Ashland & Payne Street

1.2 miles away|23 min walk

Ashland & Simpson

1.13 miles away|22 min walk

Central & Orrington

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

Central (Purple)

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Central-Purple

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Central & Sheridan

1.39 miles away|27 min walk

Central St.

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Central Street & Asbury

1.49 miles away|29 min walk

Central Street & Ashland

1.6 miles away|31 min walk

Central Street & Broadway/Poplar

1.71 miles away|33 min walk

Central Street & Eastwood

1.65 miles away|32 min walk

Central Street & Girard (Purple Line)

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

Central Street & Green Bay Rd

1.73 miles away|34 min walk

Central Street & Hartrey

1.89 miles away|37 min walk

Central Street & Jackson

1.55 miles away|30 min walk

Central Street & Ridge

1.42 miles away|28 min walk

Central Street & Sherman

1.4 miles away|27 min walk

Central Street & Walnut

1.93 miles away|37 min walk

Chicago Ave & Dempster St

0.19 miles away|4 min walk

Chicago Ave & Greenleaf St

0.43 miles away|9 min walk

Chicago Ave & Grove St

0.09 miles away|2 min walk

Chicago Ave & Hamilton St

0.34 miles away|7 min walk

Chicago Ave & Juneway Ter/ Mulford St

1.43 miles away|28 min walk

Chicago Ave & Kedzie St

0.82 miles away|16 min walk

Chicago Ave & Lake St

0.07 miles away|2 min walk

Chicago Ave & Madison St

0.83 miles away|16 min walk

Chicago Ave & Main St

0.67 miles away|13 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Church

0.27 miles away|6 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Davis

0.17 miles away|4 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Dempster (Purple Line)

0.2 miles away|4 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Greenleaf

0.44 miles away|9 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Greenwood

0.11 miles away|3 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Hamilton

0.32 miles away|7 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Kedzie

0.81 miles away|16 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Lake

0.07 miles away|2 min walk

Chicago Avenue & Main (Purple Line)

0.68 miles away|14 min walk

Chicago Avenue & South Blvd (Purple Line)

1.14 miles away|22 min walk

Chicago Ave & South Blvd

1.14 miles away|22 min walk

Chicago & Clark

0.39 miles away|8 min walk

Chicago & Juneway/Mulford

1.44 miles away|28 min walk

Chicago & Sheridan

0.49 miles away|10 min walk

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500 Lake Street Demographics

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 12.01% are children aged 0–14, 37.84% are young adults between 15–29, 16.44% are adults aged 30–44, 14.86% are in the 45–59 range and 18.85% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 43.39% of residents relying on driving, while others prefer public transit around 19.09%, walking around 11.11%, biking around 4.94%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 56.2% of units are rented and 43.8% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 22.55% are single family homes and 2.75% are multi family units. Around 40.21% are single-person households, while 59.79% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 34.49% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 8.1% have high school or college education. Another 3.31% hold diplomas while 41.21% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 12.89% with other types of qualifications.

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Demographics Description

This neighborhood indicates a good mix of people which makes it a good place for families. About 12.01% are children aged 0–14, 37.84% are young adults between 15–29, 16.44% are adults aged 30–44, 14.86% are in the 45–59 range and 18.85% are seniors aged 60 and above. Commuting options are also varying where 43.39% of residents relying on driving, while others prefer public transit around 19.09%, walking around 11.11%, biking around 4.94%, allowing residents to choose travel modes that best fit their daily routines. Most homes in the area are with 56.2% of units are rented and 43.8% are owner occupied. The neighborhood offers different household types. About 22.55% are single family homes and 2.75% are multi family units. Around 40.21% are single-person households, while 59.79% are multi person households. This mix works well for families, roommates, and individuals. Education levels in the neighborhood vary widely where 34.49% of residents have bachelor’s degrees. Around 8.1% have high school or college education. Another 3.31% hold diplomas while 41.21% have completed postgraduate studies. The remaining are 12.89% with other types of qualifications.

Age Demographics

12.01% (0 - 14 years old)

37.84% (15 - 29 years old)

16.44% (30 - 44 years old)

14.86% (45 - 59 years old)

18.85% (60+ years old)

Commute

19.09%

Transit

11.11%

Walk

43.39%

Drive

4.94%

Bike

Housing Ownership

43.8%

Owner Occupied

56.2%

Rental Units

Household Types

22.55%

Single Family

2.75%

Multi Family

40.21%

Single Person

59.79%

Multi Person

Education

Bachelors Degree34.49%
High School College8.1%
Diploma3.31%
Post Graduate41.21%
Others12.89%
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Education

Diploma3.31%
Post Graduate41.21%
Others12.89%
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