Downtown Evanston · Evanston, IL
Is Now a Good Time to Sell in Downtown Evanston, Evanston?
The median home in Downtown Evanston sells for $427,250 with prices up 12% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $9,319.
Downtown Evanston Real Estate Market Conditions
Ridley Sell Score
How it's scored →Moderate
60/100A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.
Median Sale Price
$427,250
+12%Days on Market
49
Price per Sq Ft
$354
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.45%
Homes Sold
20
Sold Above List
30%
Pending in 2 Weeks
30%
Source: public market records
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Your savings
How much can you save selling in Downtown Evanston?
That's 6 months of groceries — save 2.2% of your home value
$427,250
Traditional Agent (3%)
$12,818
Ridley Pro (flat fee)
$3,499
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Cost to sell in Downtown Evanston
| Traditional Agent | Best valueRidley Pro | Ridley Essentials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listing fee | $12,818 | $3,499 | $999 |
| Buyer agent | $11,9632.8% avg | $8,545~2% avg | $8,545~2% avg |
| Closing costs (~1.5%) | $6,409 | $6,409 | $6,409 |
| Total cost | $31,190 | $18,453 | $15,953 |
| You save | — | $9,319 | $11,819 |
Based on the Downtown Evanston median home price of $427,250. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.
How to sell your house and save on commission in Downtown Evanston
A flat fee of $3,499 instead of the typical $12,818 commission — with a dedicated agent at every step.
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Your agent negotiates
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Close and keep $9,319 more
Contracts, disclosures, deadline tracking, and closing coordination — from accepted offer to keys.
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