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2958 Central St
Evanston, IL 60201
2958 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201 · Land For Sale · 0.10 AC

Investment Highlights

  • Prime Corridor Location: Highly visible ~4,200 SF infill site situated on North Evanston's premier Central Street commercial strip.
  • Flexible Development Capacity: 2.0 base Floor Area Ratio (FAR) allowing up to ~8,400 GSF across 3 stories (40-ft max height limit).
  • Holding Income Potential: Includes an existing 495 SF brick storefront for short-term rental income while finalizing architecture and permitting.
  • Favorable Zoning & Overlay: Zoned B1a Business District under the Central Street Subarea 5 Overlay, clear path for ground-up mixed-use development
  • Maximum Lot Yield: Permissible 0-foot side yard setbacks allow for a full 35-foot wide street-wall profile to maximize usable square footage.
  • Clean & Fully Serviced Site: Confirmed free of asbestos; site has direct access to municipal water, sewer, electric, and gas utilities.

Executive Summary

INVESTMENT & DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY
Rare ~4,200 SF (35' × 120') infill development site in North Evanston’s highly desirable Central Street commercial district. Zoned B1a with Subarea 5 Overlay, permitting up to a 3-story / 40-foot height limit and a 2.0 base FAR (~8,400 max buildable GSF). Permissible 0-foot side yard setbacks allow full-width street frontage, ideal for ground-floor retail and upper-story multi-family/luxury residential units.
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS & TERMs:
Existing Structure: Includes an existing 495 SF standalone brick storefront generating potential holding/interim income during entitlement and permitting. Confirmed free of asbestos.
Access & Parking: Features 35 linear feet of frontage on Central Street with direct rear alley access, providing off-street parking layout or service access. Eligible for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) parking requirement reductions.
Location: High-foot-traffic corridor within walking distance to Central Street Metra Station, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, and Northwestern University athletic facilities.
Sale Condition: Sold AS-IS. All utilities (gas, electric, municipal water/sewer) are connected to the site.

Property Facts

Sale Type Investment or Owner User
Sale Condition Redevelopment Project
No. Lots 1
Property Type Land
Property Subtype Commercial
Proposed Use
Commercial
  • Retail
  • Office
  • Multifamily
  • Tienda de conveniencia
Total Lot Size 0.10 AC
Zoning B1a - B1a Business District with Subarea 5 (Mixed-Use B) Central Street Overlay

1 Lot Available

Lot

Price $633,712 CAD
Price Per AC $6,572,485.59 CAD
Lot Size 0.10 AC

~4200 SF, rectangular lot with 35 linear feet of street frontage, this property has direct access to a rear public alley, ideal for off-street parking or service loading. It’s fully serviced with municipal utilities. B1a with Subarea 5 overlay.

Description

PREMIER INFILL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY ON CENTRAL STREET Exceptional commercial land parcel located on North Evanston’s highly desirable Central Street commercial corridor. Measuring approximately 35' × 120' (~4,200 SF), this rectangular infill site offers a streamlined path for a ground-up mixed-use boutique development. ZONING & DEVELOPMENT HIGHLIGHTS: Zoning: B1a Business District with Central Street Subarea 5 (Mixed-Use B) Overlay Guidelines. Density & Capacity: Base 2.0 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) allowing up to ~8,400 buildable GSF. Height & Setbacks: 3-story / 40-foot max height envelope with 0-foot side yard setback potential to maximize street frontage. Feasibility Concept: Ideal configuration for ~2,600 SF of ground-floor retail/commercial space paired with upper-story luxury residential apartments. Access & Parking: Serviced by direct rear public alley access providing off-street parking layout options with potential Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) parking reductions. EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS & SITE CONDITIONS: Includes an existing 495 SF standalone storefront structure offering immediate functional use or holding income during entitlement/permitting. Site is fully serviced with municipal utilities and confirmed free of asbestos. Sold AS-IS. LOCATION ADVANTAGES: High-visibility, highly walkable corridor situated steps from the Central Street Metra Station, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, and Northwestern University athletic facilities.

Property Taxes

Property Taxes

Parcel Number
10-11-200-004-0000
Land Assessment
$59,146 CAD
Improvements Assessment
$4,577 CAD
Total Assessment
$63,723 CAD
  • Listing ID: 41435053

  • Date on Market: 2026-07-25

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 2958 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

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