$1,150,000
SOLD SEP 11, 2025
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,325 Sq Ft
1925 Built

Recently Sold

$346 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Orrington Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic

About This Home

As of September 2025

Just steps to Lake Michigan in one of Evanston's most coveted neighborhoods! This stately and spacious 3-story Colonial offers 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms-ideal for multigenerational living. Perfectly situated within walking distance to Light House Beach, highly rated Orrington Elementary School, and just 2 blocks from Evanston Hospital. The first floor features freshly painted walls, refinished hardwood floors, and elegant architectural details. The gracious living room showcases French doors, a gas fireplace, and classic molding, while the formal dining room includes two built-in china cabinets. The sun-filled family room boasts newer windows, and the kitchen provides abundant storage, a new refrigerator, and a charming butler's pantry. A stunning 4-season sunroom (added in 2015) features marble flooring and its own heating and cooling system. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes 2 total closets, featuring a walk-in closet and a luxurious bath with a Jacuzzi tub and marble tiles. The second floor also includes a convenient laundry in hall bathroom with marble tiles and 3 additional bedrooms. The third floor offers a private bedroom and full bath-ideal for guests, teens, or au pair quarters. The attic provides excellent storage and a cedar closet. The fully rehabbed lower level (2015) features a large rec room, two flexible-use rooms for an office, game room, or workout space, plus new carpet and windows. Enjoy a professionally landscaped yard and fenced backyard-plus a brand-new SpacePak air conditioner just in time for the hot summer. This is a rare opportunity to own a classic home in a trophy location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jill O'Malley

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #471002428 Listed on: 06/18/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Emily McClintock

Baird & Warner License #475122664

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $21,069

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,325 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

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

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Schools

  • Orrington Elementary School
  • Haven Middle School
  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Two Heating Systems
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$21,069

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • LivingArea: 3325
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Attic, Bedroom 5, Game Room, Walk In Closet, Bonus Room
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Square Footage Comments: SEE FLR PLAN TOTAL: 5154 Sq.Ft FL 1 = 972 FL 2 = 1331 FL 3 = 1172 FL 4 = 405 UTILITY = 50 LNDRY = 77 GRG = 363 PATIO = 82 SCREENED PORCH = 190 PORCH = 66 DECK = 29 FIREPLACE = 13 LOW CEILING = 77 LOW CEILING = 110 ATTIC = 186
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Lot Features: Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Bathroom, Multiple Locations
  • 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: Orrington Elementary School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Haven Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 21069
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2011
Sold by
Romano Joseph R V and Romano Natalie A
Bought by
Brown Heather M
Current Estimated Value
$1,191,968

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$709,750
Outstanding Balance
$482,770
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$709,198

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2007
Sold by
Sage William C and Sage Amy M Cade
Bought by
Romano Joseph R V and Romano Natalie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$813,750
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 1999
Sold by
Evans Michael K and Carroll Susan
Bought by
Sage William C and Sage Amy M Cade

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$290,000
Interest Rate
7.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 8, 1996
Sold by
Wolf James N and Wolf Amy D
Bought by
Evans Michael K and Carroll Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $835,000 Cti
Warranty Deed $1,085,000 Centennial Title Inc
Warranty Deed $605,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $450,000 Attorneys Natl Title Network
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $709,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $813,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $290,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $360,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Sold $1,150,000 -11.5% $346 / Sq Ft
07/26/2025 07/26/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $1,299,000 -7.1% $391 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $1,399,000 0.0% $421 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 For Sale $1,399,000 -- $421 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $21,069 $119,000 $20,000 $99,000
2024 $21,069 $89,575 $17,188 $72,387
2023 $20,184 $89,575 $17,188 $72,387
2022 $20,184 $89,575 $17,188 $72,387
2021 $16,951 $66,633 $11,250 $55,383
2020 $16,782 $66,633 $11,250 $55,383
2019 $17,201 $76,209 $11,250 $64,959
2018 $14,827 $57,098 $9,375 $47,723
2017 $15,886 $62,429 $9,375 $53,054
2016 $16,153 $65,819 $9,375 $56,444
2015 $15,493 $59,909 $7,968 $51,941
2014 $15,344 $59,909 $7,968 $51,941
2013 $16,744 $64,050 $7,968 $56,082
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12389571

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-35-405-012-0000