$1,225,000
SOLD SEP 19, 2025
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,032 Sq Ft
1872 Built

Recently Sold

$603 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dewey Elementary School Rated A
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2025

Perfectly located in the Lake Shore Historic District this Evanston Landmark home offers modern living in an historic property that has been featured on 3 Evanston History Center's Mother's Day Walks. An inviting front porch welcomes you to this 4+-bedroom 4 bath home, rich in architectural detail both inside and out. The large living room features an expansive bay window and wood-burning fireplace. A large dining room with fireplace is perfect for more formal gathering and the adjoining family room offers space for more casual get togethers or watching TV. The updated kitchen with high end appliances offers expansive storage and counter space including large island for extra seating plus eating area that looks out over the garden. Summer entertaining will be a joy with 3 levels of one of a kind outdoor living space that includes a roof top deck where you can enjoy a cool summer drink and good book. The rare 80 foot side drive with limestone pavers and parking for an additional 4 cars allows for convenient access to the house. In addition, there is a first-floor den/office with adjoining full bath that could also be fifth bedroom. The primary bedroom features vaulted ceiling, abundant closets and bath with walk-in shower. 3 additional bedrooms and bath round out the 2nd floor. Additional family space in the basement includes 2nd family/rec room, plenty of storage and a 4th full bath with shower. The home has been meticulously maintained and is just two blocks from Lake Michigan with lake views awaiting you as you head out the door and east for morning walks or a contemplative rest in the park or by the Lagoon. Situated just blocks from downtown Evanston with all that it has to offer including exceptional restaurants, cafes, trains to Loop and north, public library and so much more. Central a/c, freshly painted and ready for you to just move in.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Salisbury

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475123322 Listed on: 06/25/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Jim Streff

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475132643

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Rosenberg

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475202949

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,062

Year Built

  • Built in 1872

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 45x100
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,032 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Rooftop Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Dewey Elementary School
  • Nichols Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,062

Year Built

Built in 1872

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1872
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Decorative
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2032
  • Room Type: Den, Family Room, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Dining Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • ExteriorFeatures: Roof Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Other, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dewey Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Nichols Middle School

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 45X100
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15062
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2025
Closed on
Sep 18, 2025
Sold by
Sharon Lee Vuinovich 1999 Trust and Vuinovich Sharon Lee
Bought by
Kim Simon and Kim Kristin
Seller's Agent
Susan Salisbury
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Rosenberg
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Views
7
Current Estimated Value
$1,235,675

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$10,675
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2006
Sold by
Mcgill Ann L and Welborn Kathryn L
Bought by
Vuinovich Sharon Lee and Sharon Lee Vuinovich 1999 Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$450,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2002
Sold by
Welborn Kathryn L
Bought by
Mcgill Ann L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2002
Sold by
Mcgill Ann L
Bought by
Mcgill Ann L and Welborn Kathryn L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1994
Sold by
Loewenstein Michael and Loewenstein Pamela
Bought by
Mcgill Ann L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,250
Interest Rate
7.5%
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,225,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,048,000 Multiple
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $315,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $450,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $475,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $236,250 No Value Available
Closed $47,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Sold $1,225,000 0.0% $603 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $1,225,000 -- $603 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $15,063 $93,000 $13,500 $79,500
2024 $15,063 $64,001 $11,250 $52,751
2023 $14,409 $68,187 $11,250 $56,937
2022 $14,409 $68,187 $11,250 $56,937
2021 $15,830 $65,646 $8,100 $57,546
2020 $11,057 $69,706 $8,100 $61,606
2019 $16,325 $75,850 $8,100 $67,750
2018 $11,057 $46,543 $6,750 $39,793
2017 $11,518 $46,543 $6,750 $39,793
2016 $11,147 $46,543 $6,750 $39,793
2015 $11,520 $45,587 $5,737 $39,850
2014 $11,425 $45,587 $5,737 $39,850
2013 $11,146 $45,587 $5,737 $39,850
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12394880

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-18-420-002-0000

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