$1,300,000

Estimated payment $8,334/month

Total Views 30,644
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,100 Sq Ft
$317 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • 4-minute walk to Central Station (Purple Line)
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Orrington Elementary School Rated A
  • Lake Privileges
  • Property is near a park

About This Home

Welcome to the ever so charming corner lot residence at 736 Central Street -just steps to Lighthouse Beach! This home is absolutely delightful from the moment you walk in the front door. A 3 story home and full finished basement spreads over 4100 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Originally built as a primary residence in 1930 for the family of the famous coffee maker, Stewart Brothers Coffee, this home has been thoughtfully preserved and perfectly modernized to suit today's lifestyle. All Hardwood floors, beautiful arched wood burning fireplace, arched door frames, original coved ceilings, fantastic sun room leads to an attached backyard that lives like a summer dream ( Fully paved and fenced). Just renovated all white kitchen and quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, window over the kitchen sink, and pantry storage. Powder room on the main floor and coat closet carefully placed at the entry. The second floor is a flawless layout featuring 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the second floor find a master suite with his and her closets, and a just renovated, super classy ensuite spa bath with a glass enclosed shower, subway tile, dual Kohler vanities and medicine cabinets. Up one more flight find a nanny suite/ 4th bedroom with an attached full bathroom and a bonus room ( great play room, office, nap space, reading nook) with original all shiplap paneling. In the basement find utility room and side by side laundry, family room with Luxury Vinyl flooring and a 5th bedroom. The detached two car garage is equipped with an entire upper level ready to go for an ADU, 20x20. The garage driveway invites parking for two additional cars( 4 car parking). Orrington School is located just around the corner. Walk to the Harbor in Wilmette, shops on Central Street, GP Lighthouse Butterfly Garden, Northwestern Campus. 22 minutes to Ogilvie Station on the purple line. Dual zone air conditioning. 200 amp electricity. New roof 2021( 30 year life). Some tuck pointing 2 years ago. All new copper plumbing. Boiler 2023. The sewer line has a fiberglass liner.

Last Listed By

Elizabeth Amidon

Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty License #475132893 Listed on: 04/29/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,225

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 35x134
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • English Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Gallery
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Privileges
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Property is near a park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,225

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial, English, Tudor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 4100
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bonus Room, Walk In Closet, Storage, Recreation Room, Foyer, Sun Room, Gallery
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2410
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s),Window Treatments,Some Wood Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 1300000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Garden
  • OtherStructures: Second Residence
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 65

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 35X134
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17225.17
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 $17,225 $73,836 $13,104 $60,732
2023 $16,496 $73,836 $13,104 $60,732
2022 $16,496 $73,836 $13,104 $60,732
2021 $15,512 $61,258 $8,577 $52,681
2020 $15,362 $61,258 $8,577 $52,681
2019 $15,047 $67,096 $8,577 $58,519
2018 $18,371 $69,925 $7,147 $62,778
2017 $17,903 $69,925 $7,147 $62,778
2016 $17,200 $69,925 $7,147 $62,778
2015 $15,298 $59,188 $6,075 $53,113
2014 $15,151 $59,188 $6,075 $53,113
2013 $14,785 $59,188 $6,075 $53,113
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/29/2025 04/29/25 For Sale $1,300,000 -- $317 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $622,000 Baird & Warner Title Service
Warranty Deed $410,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $267,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $35,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $409,601 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $700,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $250,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12351561

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-07-105-001-0000