225 Hamilton Street, Evanston, Illinois 60202


$2,095,000

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 5,416
Cost/Sqft: $387
Beds: 6
Baths: 6
Year Built: 1894
Property Taxes: $30,331
Days On Market: 77
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

Discover timeless elegance at 225 Hamilton in Southeast Evanston, just steps from Lake Michigan, beaches, schools, trains, restaurants, and shops. Recently updated, this enchanting home blends classic architectural details with modern comforts, creating a space that feels both gracious and livable. The welcoming foyer, anchored by a brick fireplace, connects easily to every room on the main level. A sitting room or office features a coved ceiling and built-in cabinetry, while the living room-with its tiled fireplace-opens through French doors to a porch overlooking Stockham Place Park. The dining room, with its own fireplace and built-in oak buffet, offers a warm backdrop for gatherings. Function meets style in the butler's pantry, complete with sink, second dishwasher, ice maker, and abundant cabinetry, leading to a light-filled kitchen with breakfast area. The home's centerpiece is the beamed cathedral Great Room-dramatic yet comfortable-with a fireplace, bookcases, and soaring Palladian windows. It's equally suited for entertaining or quiet family evenings. Upstairs, two beautifully renovated bathrooms complement private bedrooms, while the third floor offers flexible space for a guest suite, teen retreat, or creative studio. With its thoughtful layout and adaptable design, 225 Hamilton welcomes every generation, offering rooms that suit a variety of lifestyles and life stages. Outdoors, a bluestone patio and natural gardens provide a serene retreat within the fenced yard, complete with a two-car garage. 225 Hamilton delivers quintessential Southeast Evanston living-refined, inviting, and perfectly located.

Property Specifics

Single Family
1894
No
Cook
— / Not Applicable
12411905
11192040090000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Dewey Elementary School
65
Middle School
Nichols Middle School
65 Not in DB
High School
Evanston Twp High School
202 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
15 Oct, 2024 Sold $2,037,500 MRED MLS
21 Sep, 2024 Under contract $2,150,000 MRED MLS
8 Jul, 2024 Listed for sale $2,150,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $2,270,000 MRED MLS
19 Jul, 2025 Listed for sale $2,270,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 6
Bedrooms Above Ground: 6
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Third Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 6
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
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Other Specifics

2
149 X 97
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2024 $30,331

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