868 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60202
$1,333,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 3,800 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $338 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 5 |
| Year Built: | 1912 |
| Property Taxes: | $21,793 |
| Days On Market: | 158 |
| Lot Size: | 0,18 |
Description
The beach at Lake Michigan is just 1,000 feet from this elegant 1911 Craftsman 4-square home, nestled in one of SE Evanston's most sought-after lakefront neighborhoods. This spacious residence features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 3 half baths across four floors, offering a perfect balance of timeless charm and modern functionality. Lovingly maintained, the home boasts many original architectural details, exquisite woodwork, and stunning stained glass. The open, airy main floor is ideal for entertaining. A gracious living room with a wood-burning fireplace seamlessly flows into the front family room. The formal dining room is enhanced by beamed ceilings and French doors, while the updated kitchen includes newer stainless steel appliances, new granite counters, and a fresh backsplash. The breakfast room overlooks a deck and a large professionally landscaped yard and patio. On the second floor, you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and laundry facilities. The third-floor master sanctuary features a private sitting room or office and an en suite bath with a separate shower and soaking tub, offering treetop views facing north and south. The finished basement includes a rec room, exercise room, half bath, and an extra kitchenette and pantry. The low-maintenance, extra-large turf backyard is accentuated with perennials, mature trees, three raised vegetable gardens, a raspberry patch and even a home for chicken! Enjoy friendly basketball challenges in the semi-private dead-end paved back alley. Recent improvements: appliance upgrade; Basement remodel, plumbing upgrade and radiant heat zoning; 2nd floor family bath remodel; repair to masonry foundation entry stairs; roof, gutter and flashing upgrade; 1st floor half bath remodel; addition of and upgrade to electrical outlets. A 2-car detached garage with upgraded 220 volt electrical is ready to charge an electric car. With proximity to Lee St Beach, lakefront parks, Lincoln School, Main St shops, CTA, and Metra, this home is perfectly situated for both relaxation and convenience.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1912 | |
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| 4-SQUARE | |
| No | |
| 0.18 |
| Cook | |
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| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 12390422 | |
| 11194050140000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Lincoln Elementary School |
65 | — | |
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Middle School
Nichols Middle School |
65 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Evanston Twp High School |
202 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sep, 2018 | Sold | $928,500 | MRED MLS |
| 13 Aug, 2018 | Under contract | $965,000 | MRED MLS |
| 8 Aug, 2018 | Listed for sale | $965,000 | MRED MLS |
| 11 Aug, 2025 | Sold | $1,333,000 | MRED MLS |
| 16 Jul, 2025 | Under contract | $1,285,000 | MRED MLS |
| 22 Jun, 2025 | Listed for sale | $1,285,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
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Other Specifics
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| 50 X 160 | |
| Unfinished | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2018 | $16,941 |
| 2025 | $21,793 |
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