Would you live in a 600 square foot home if it meant owning property in a high priced market? 🏡
A new development outside Chicago is testing exactly that and it’s already nearly half sold.
UrbanEco on Grant, a new “pocket neighborhood” in Evanston, Illinois, is bringing 12 energy efficient micro homes to a lot that would normally hold just a couple traditional houses.
Here’s what makes the project stand out:
✨ 600 square foot two bedroom homes
✨ Starting prices around $369,000
✨ Fully electric and energy efficient design
✨ Built using prefabricated insulated steel panels
✨ Shell construction completed in about 1.5 days
✨ Shared community style layout
In a market where the average Evanston home costs around $830,000, developers say the goal is to create more attainable “middle housing” options between apartments and large single family homes.
The project also highlights a growing trend in real estate: buyers prioritizing affordability, efficiency, and location over square footage.
As housing prices continue rising nationwide, developments like this could become more common especially in expensive suburban markets where traditional homeownership feels out of reach for many buyers.
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