Evanston Church of God building up for sale

Your new home could be a church. The Evanston Church of God building at 1332 Davis St., is currently listed for sale for $1.6 million. Built in 1906, the property is an Evanston historic landmark and is located within the Ridge Historic District. The property has been on the market since July. The Evanston Church of God, which has occupied the building since the congregation was formed over 50 years ago, is looking to relocate elsewhere in Evanston. Unlike other houses of worship that have seen their congregations decline, the Evanston Church of God is looking for a larger and accessible location to accommodate its growing membership, according to Caleen Howard, lead pastor of the church. “There’s a need for expansion, and the current space just has a few limitations for us to be able to do that,” said Howard. Howard said she hopes their property can continue to be used to serve the community, whether by another congregation looking to downsize or a local nonprofit. Another potential reuse could be residential. The former Sojourner Covenant Church at Church Street and Oak Avenue was sold in 2018 and was converted to a 30-unit apartment development in 2024. And a church at 1044 Elmwood Ave., across from Nichols Middle School, won a city preservation award for its conversion to a single family home in 2010. Related