8822 Central Park Avenue, Evanston, IL 60203

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 2,235 sqft

Property Description

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.

Listing Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

April 3, 2026 at 2:20AM

Listing Office:

Guidance Realty : 312-529-0989

Listing Agent:

Bradley Magnant : 312-529-0989

MLS ID:

12433994

Interior

• Rooms: OfficeStorage
• Appliances: Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorFreezerWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)CooktopGas Cooktop
• Dining: Separate
• Basement: FinishedFull
• A/C: Central Air
• Heating: Natural Gas
• Fireplace: Fireplaces: 2
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Parking: YesDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• General: 1.5 Story

Location

• HOA Amenities: Not Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 65
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 10144200540000

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple