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Retail/Stores · Evanston, IL
$195,000
beds · baths
1831 BENSON Avenue, Evanston, IL, 60201
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What’s special

Central air
For sale great commercial retail condo space on Benson ave. 583 sq ft ground floor. Attached to the optima horizons condominium building, a 248 unit condo development. Currently built out as an office space, the unit has a very high end modern buildout, No disappointments. Great window exposure with plenty of natural light, fully carpeted, Features a main office area and a bathroom and two storage rooms. Very well maintained. high security entrance doors, and cameras. Zoning is D4. 25 ft of frontage along Benson ave. The property has plenty of parking in front and also features close neighborhood parking. Parking space in covered garage is included with this unit, indoor deeded. High pedestrian traffic, The building utilizes 200 + amp electric system this property presents the unique opportunity to acquire retail space in the downtown Evanston retail district, ideal for a variety of commercial uses: Perfect for new owners for retail, office, professional use, law firm, insurance, technology, financial trading, real estate, accounting office. Walking distance to downtown Evanston and northwestern university, Close to public transportation CTA train and bus, Do not contact owner. Please call the listing broker for all showings. Pin number - 11181190371004
— the listing agent’s description

The home

Built in 2005
Lot 25X21
Retail/Stores

What it’ll cost

$6,459 taxes / yr
No HOA
47 days on dwello

Estimated monthly payment

$1,632/mo
Principal & interest$1,037
Property taxes$538
Homeowners insurance$57
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Price history
Listed for sale
Mar 10, 2026
$195,000
Property taxes
2025
Annual tax bill (MLS)
$6,459/yr
Assessed value
2026
County assessor
$17,750
2025
$17,750
2024
$26,280
2023
$26,280
2022
$26,280
2021
$25,000
2020
$25,000
2019
$28,239
Assessed value from the Cook County Assessor (open records). Estimated market ≈ assessed × 10 for residential; not an appraisal — verify with the assessor.

Features

Central AirConcreteAluminum Siding
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Listed by Michael Levin · @properties Commercial
Listing last updated Apr 25, 2026 · data refreshed from the MLS Jun 17, 2026, 6:12 PM CT
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun 17, 2026, 6:12 PM CT. Listing data © MRED LLC, distributed by MLS GRID — deemed reliable but not guaranteed; independently verify. Anything shown below this point is not MLS listing data.
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