Amazing Victorian-era home in the sought-after Lakeshore Historic District in Southeast Evanston! Located on the highly regarded 700 block of Michigan, it's just a block from Lake Michigan and surrounded by beautiful parks. Homes rarely come on the market here, and often sell privately. This charming property boasts original details from 1875, like intricate crown moldings, high ceilings, a grand staircase and three fireplaces, blended with modern updates. The spacious first floor is perfect for entertaining, working, or simply relaxing. You'll love the light-filled living room with its wood-burning marble surround fireplace and French doors leading to a three-season skylighted porch. The dining room also features a wood-burning fireplace, built-in corner cabinets, and more French doors also opening to the same enclosed porch. The cozy library with wall-to-wall bookshelves is the perfect retreat, while the kitchen has been partially remodeled with a eat-in area overlooks a lovely English garden and brick patio. Those who love to cook will appreciate the separate walk-in pantry with built-in floor to ceiling cabinets that can house food items as well store beautiful table linens. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms and recently remodeled baths and a flexible floor plan. The oversized primary bedroom has a dressing area and ample storage, ideal for creating a personal primary suite + office space. The second bedroom boasts yet another fireplace with hand-painted tile surround. Third bedroom is surrounded by windows on three sides with meticulously maintained frames. The finished basement adds extra living space, perfect for family fun or workouts. Just steps away from the lake, parks, and vibrant shops and restaurants along Main-Dempster Mile. Quick and easy access to the Loop through close-by CTA / Metra trains and hopping down Sheridan Road. Some recent improvements include: Kitchen, skylights, fencing, bathrooms, new fireplace flu, new water heater, painting. Don't miss this wonderful home that you can move right into!
Contingent
$1,275,000
725 Michigan Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
4beds
2,495sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1875
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$511/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Victorian-era homeWood-burning marble surround fireplaceThree fireplacesFinished basementHigh ceilingsSpacious first floorEnglish garden
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 17, 2025 at 01:09pm
Listing courtesy of:
Karla Koziura 847-372-8119,
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12281506

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Office, Library, Family Room, Foyer, Atrium
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 680 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X40
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X6
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in, Breakfast Room, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Pantry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X12
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 575 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X25
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Heating
- Radiator(s), Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Small Duct High Velocity, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Chute, Sink
Features
- Built-in Features, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Curtains/Drapes, Plantation Shutters, Screens, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments, Screens, Skylight(s), Drapes
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Bath/Stubbed,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Daylight,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, More than one, Living Room, Bedroom, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,495 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Other, Lighting
- Fencing: Fenced,Wood
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X174
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 11194110080000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $511/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $700,000
- Annual tax amount: $16,143
- Date on market: 2/20/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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