Evanston Market Report
90-day market data from Chicago MLS — updated February 10, 2026
Source: MRED MLS, 90-day sold data. Updated February 10, 2026.
Example 2.5% commission on the Evanston median of $650K = $16,213. Net Gain's flat fee = $1,995.
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Price Band Breakdown
Where buyers are actually competing in Evanston
| Price Range | Sold | Avg Days | Sale-to-List | Active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $400K-$450K Strongest Demand | 6 | 17d | 100% | 3 |
| $550K-$600K | 4 | 36d | 101% | 1 |
| $450K-$500K | 5 | 53d | 101% | 0 |
| $500K-$550K | 4 | 33d | 94% | 3 |
| $350K-$400K | 5 | 31d | 93% | 4 |
The $400K-$450K range shows the strongest buyer demand with 6 sales averaging 17 days to contract at 100% of asking. Currently 3 active listings competing.
Market Velocity
How fast the Evanston market is moving
32% of listings needed price reductions—a sign that accurate initial pricing is critical in Evanston.
Homes are taking 26 days to contract on average, though competitively priced properties move faster at 7 days.
With 1.1 months of inventory, this remains a seller's market where properly positioned listings have leverage.
What This Means for Your Listing
Commission savings at the Evanston median
In a market where correctly priced homes sell in 26 days, the listing agent's job is clear: accurate pricing, professional marketing, and responsive transaction management. These are execution tasks—and you should decide what they're worth.
At $650K, that's $14,218 you keep by choosing flat fee over traditional commission. Same MLS listing. Same buyer exposure. Same professional service.
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