North Evanston · Evanston, IL

Is Now a Good Time to Sell in North Evanston, Evanston?

The median home in North Evanston sells for $949,000 with prices up 21% year-over-year. Ridley's flat fee saves you $24,971.

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North Evanston Real Estate Market Conditions

64out of 100

Ridley Sell Score

How it's scored →

Moderate

64/100

A balanced market with opportunities for well-priced homes.

What this means for sellers

The North Evanston market is balanced — neither strongly favoring buyers nor sellers. Accurate pricing is key: overpriced homes will sit, but correctly priced listings are still moving. Focus on presentation and pricing strategy to stand out. Sellers who prepare well can still achieve strong results.

Inventory TightnessNeutral

4 months of supply — near the balanced threshold of 5 months. Illinois average is 2.9.

Price MomentumFavors sellers

Prices up 21.04591837% year-over-year — vs. +8% statewide.

Seller LeverageFavors sellers

Homes selling at 99.75% of asking — buyers are negotiating 0.3% below list. Illinois average is 98.1%.

Bidding ActivityFavors sellers

71.43% of homes selling above list price — 189% above the Illinois average of 24.7%.

Sale SpeedNeutral

57 median days on market — 2 days faster than the Illinois average.

Market UrgencyNeutral

28.57% of listings go pending within 2 weeks — vs. 38.4% statewide.

Price StabilityFavors sellers

Only 0% of listings have dropped their price — sellers are holding firm. Illinois average is 18.2%.

Score based on 7 real-time market signals. Updated with latest available data.

How it works →

Median Sale Price

$949,000

+21%

Days on Market

57

Price per Sq Ft

$404

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.75%

Homes Sold

7

Sold Above List

71.43%

Pending in 2 Weeks

28.57%

Source: public market records

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Your savings

How much can you save selling in North Evanston?

$0Estimated savings

That could fund a full kitchen remodel — save 2.6% of your home value

$949,000

$50,000$10M

Traditional Agent (3%)

$28,470

Ridley Pro (flat fee)

$3,499

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Cost comparison

Cost to sell in North Evanston

Traditional AgentBest valueRidley ProRidley Essentials
Listing fee$28,470$3,499$999
Buyer agent$26,5722.8% avg$18,980~2% avg$18,980~2% avg
Closing costs (~1.5%)$14,235$14,235$14,235
Total cost$69,277$36,714$34,214
You save$24,971$27,471

Based on the North Evanston median home price of $949,000. Ridley buyer agent commission reflects the average ~2% BAC offered by Ridley sellers.

How to sell your house and save on commission in North Evanston

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