IL
Cook
Evanston
60202
840 Michigan Avenue 9
840 Michigan Avenue 9, Evanston, IL 60202
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Listing Type
Condo/Townhome
Listing Status
Active
27
$489,900

Home Details for 840 Michigan Avenue 9

Price
$489,900
Type
Residential
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2.0
Square feet
1400
Year built
1985
County
Cook
Total rooms
6
Garage
1
Basement
Finished, Partial
Days on site
74
MLS Listing#
12532237
Hoa
446
Property Description

**Multiple offers have been received. Seller requests final and best offers by Tuesday at 6:00 PM *****Rare Evanston townhouse with a private, fenced ground-level terrace just a block from Lake Michigan.. Designed by renowned architect David Hovey, this award-winning Landmark Optima building-the first of its kind-is located within the Evanston Lakeshore National Register Historic District. This light-filled tri-level townhouse is one of the few residences in Southeast Evanston to offer a private, fenced ground-level outdoor terrace, ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and pet-friendly living. Sliding doors from the main level open directly to the terrace, creating effortless indoor-outdoor flow. The open main level features a spacious living and dining area with a wood-burning fireplace and a brand-new, thoughtfully designed kitchen with honed quartzite countertops, soft-close cabinetry, and all-new Frigidaire Gallery appliances. Luxury vinyl plank flooring and new lighting adds a modern comfort. The upper level offers a generous two-bedroom layout including a primary suite, private powder room, full hall bath, in-unit laundry, and serene treetop views through expansive windows. The finished lower level provides flexible space ideal for a home office, guest area, gym, or media room. Unit has direct access to a heated underground garage with one parking space. All-electric and energy-efficient with a heat-pump HVAC system and energy-efficient windows. Rentals permitted. Pet-friendly community. Ideally located steps from Lake Michigan beaches, parks, shops, dining, CTA, Metra, and the Northwestern shuttle.

Property Features
  • Parking
    • Concrete
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Heated Garage
    • Attached
    • Garage
    • Driveway
  • Heating Information
    • Electric
    • Heat Pump
  • Basement
    • Finished
    • Partial
  • Fire Place
    • Living Room
    • Wood Burning
  • Cooling Information
    • Central Air
  • Water Features
    • Public
  • Garage
    • 1
School Information
School Information for 840 Michigan Avenue 9, Evanston, IL 60202
Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Middle School
Nichols Middle School
High School
Evanston Twp High School
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Last Updated: 2026-01-22 11:35:27
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