8822 Central Park Avenue — Evanston, IL 60203
Active Under Contract
Evanston, IL 60203

8822 Central Park Avenue

$600,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,235 sqft
Listed at $600,000 50 days on market $7,328/yr taxes
01About this home

There are homes that simply check boxes and then there are homes that quietly hold decades of laughter, holidays, late-night talks, and backyard summers. 8822 Central Park Ave is the latter. Tucked away on a quiet residential street, this classic brick Evanston home welcomes you with warmth the moment you step onto its curved front walk. The entry's timeless slate flooring sets the tone. It feels grounded. It feels substantial. It feels like home. Inside, sunlight pours through oversized windows, filling the expansive living room where one of two fireplaces anchors cozy winter evenings. Hardwood floors stretch across generously sized rooms, giving the home both character and flexibility for modern living. The formal dining room is ready for milestone celebrations. The breakfast nook is made for slow mornings and coffee refills. A main-floor office that can function as a fourth bedroom offers space for remote work, guests, or growing families. The kitchen blends practicality and polish with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooktop, and abundant cabinetry. It is the kind of kitchen where weeknight dinners feel easy and holidays feel special. Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms offer privacy and natural light. The fully renovated bathroom brings clean, modern design into the home's classic footprint. Every detail was completed thoughtfully within the past year. The finished basement expands your lifestyle options. Recreation room. Media space. Home gym. Future bedroom and bathroom potential without sacrificing open living space. It is flexible. It is functional. It grows with you. Step outside and the story continues. Fully fenced backyard unfolds like a blank canvas. Summer barbecues. A future pool. Garden beds. Fire pit nights under the Midwest stars. The lot depth is rare in Evanston and offers privacy and possibility. Commuters will appreciate proximity to Metra access and convenient routes into downtown Chicago. Weekends bring you to Central Street boutiques, local cafes, parks, and Lake Michigan just minutes away.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$600,000
List price
2,235
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
1 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1961
Year built
0.22 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$7,328
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
50
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopGas Cooktop
Parking
DetachedGarage
Construction
Frame
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Walker Elementary School
Evanston, IL
📍19 mi🚗50 min
M Middle school
Chute Middle School
Evanston, IL
📍1.6 mi🚗4 min🚶39 min
H High school
Evanston Twp High School
Evanston, IL
📍0.8 mi🚗2 min🚶20 min
  • Poochie's 300 ft
  • Little Caesars 400 ft
  • Jaffa Shawarma 650 ft
  • Jarasa Kabob 750 ft
  • Herm's Palace 0.2 mi
  • Larsa's Restaurant 0.2 mi
  • Peyvand Foods 0.2 mi
  • SNK Food Mart 0.2 mi
  • Skokie Kwik Mart 0.3 mi
  • Graham’s Market Place 0.3 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.4 mi
  • Pita Inn Market & Bakery 0.5 mi
  • Playtime Park 0.3 mi
  • Timber Ridge Park 0.3 mi
  • Heritage Park 0.4 mi
  • Sculpture Park - Section I 0.5 mi
  • Shawnee Park 0.5 mi
  • Elizabeth Boynton Harbert Park 0.5 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.4 mi
  • Starbucks 0.7 mi
  • Soul Good Coffee 0.8 mi
  • Dunkin' 0.9 mi
  • Starbucks 0.9 mi
  • Sam’s Club Cafe 0.9 mi
POI data via Mapbox · OpenStreetMap contributors
06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Mar 23, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Guidance Realty
$600,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
07Ask Dwello

Real answers about this home — pricing, schools, what to ask, anything.

08See it for yourself

Stand in the kitchen.
See the light at 4pm.

Photos can only do so much. Pick a time — we'll meet you at the door.

Connect with Ewelina, Sonia, or Anna — real people on our team, no call centers.
09Similar homes
Listed by Guidance Realty · Bradley Magnant · 312-529-0989
MLS data provided through MLS GRID · MRED MLS · MLS# MRD12433994