824 Sheridan Rd

Evanston, IL 60202

$2,375,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
6,321 Sq. Ft.
$376 / Sq. Ft.
6,321
Sq. Ft.
$376
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Experience the elegance and grandeur of this stunning landmark home, nestled on nearly half an acre of meticulously landscaped grounds, complete with breathtaking lake views (see attached drone video for full experience!). Located on one of Evanston's most prestigious streets, this residence masterfully combines timeless beauty with modern updates, offering a perfect blend of old-world charm and contemporary convenience. Thru the front gate you're greeted by the big front porch with park and lake...Experience the elegance and grandeur of this stunning landmark home, nestled on nearly half an acre of meticulously landscaped grounds, complete with breathtaking lake views (see attached drone video for full experience!). Located on one of Evanston's most prestigious streets, this residence masterfully combines timeless beauty with modern updates, offering a perfect blend of old-world charm and contemporary convenience. Thru the front gate you're greeted by the big front porch with park and lake views. Inside, the grand foyer leads to a sun-drenched living room featuring a stately fireplace and built-in bookcases. Adjacent to the living room is a formal dining room adorned with a wagon wheel beamed ceiling, exquisite bay windows, built-in bench seating, and French doors opening to an outdoor dining terrace. A large, screened porch extends from the living room, providing picturesque views of the park and lake. The updated eat-in kitchen, styled in elegant white and grey, boasts stainless steel appliances, a generous island, and is seamlessly connected to the sunlit family room and breakfast area. Sliding doors open to a raised terrace overlooking the expansive backyard (285' deep), where you can enjoy serene moments by the Koi pond, entertain guests in the outdoor screened house with a fireplace, or unwind in the lush garden. Convenient large mudroom at back door entry with loads of storage and powder room complete the first floor. The second floor is home to a spacious primary suite with lake views, ample closet space including a walk-in closet, and an updated bath. You'll also find two additional guest rooms, a versatile tandem room ideal for an office or playroom, and a guest bath. The third floor offers two large bedrooms and a guest bath. The finished lower level includes a second family room, a play/exercise area, and a brightly lit laundry room plus plenty of storage space. The property also features a beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath coach house with an eat-in kitchen and outdoor patio. Quiet and private, it's wonderful space for guests or a home office. The 6-car garage offers loads of extra storage, rental income or get creative and build your home gym! Updates include kitchen, freshly painted interior throughout and new clay tile roof in 2021 with 75-year warranty! With its spacious rooms, high ceilings, exquisite architectural details, and fine woodwork, this elegant home is ideally situated within walking distance of elementary and middle schools, a 10-minute walk to the CTA Purple Line and Metra stations, just steps from the park, one block from the beach, and within walking distance to Main Street shops, cafes, and restaurants. Enjoy easy access to downtown Chicago. A rare and remarkable find. Love where you live!
  1. Listed by Michael Thomas • @properties Christie's International Real Estate
    P: (847)-322-6968 mike@michaelthomasrealty.com;Mikethomas@atproperties.com

Sold By Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 824 Sheridan Road

Area
Evanston
Township
Evanston
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
6.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
6.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Small Duct High Velocity
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 05/02/2025 03:01 AM

Property Details for 824 Sheridan Road

StatusClosed
MLS #12267782
Days on Market34
Taxes$54,690 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1911
Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,557 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 824 Sheridan Road

Stories-Year Built1911Building Size-Lot Size0.49 AC / 21,557 SF

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Property Information for 824 Sheridan Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 65
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Nichols Middle School
  • High School District: 202
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Multiple Garages
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
  • Parking Details: Garage Door Opener, Garage, Garage Owned, Detached
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East, West, Lake/Water, Park
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Built-in Features, Bookcases, Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Bath Amenities: Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Finished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Sq Ft: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Bedroom 5, Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Mud Room, Play Room, Recreation Room, Storage, Terrace, Walk In Closet
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Type: 3 Stories,Coach House
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Screened Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories, Coach House
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 77X285X77X275
  • Other Structures: Gazebo, Guest House
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 6321
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-01-09T20:31:54
  • Photos Count: 67
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Additional Media Type 1: Video
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 25X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 21X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 29X18
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 18X14
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X19
Terrace Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Terrace
  • Terrace Dimensions: 18X18
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 8X6
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
  • Dimensions: 14X13
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 14X13
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 24X16
Play Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Play Room
  • Dimensions: 19X18
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 13X6
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Dimensions: 19X15
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Dimensions: 25X6

Property History for 824 Sheridan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2025

Sold

MRED #12267782

$2,375,000—
Apr 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557754613

$2,375,000

+2.1% / yr

Feb 11, 2025

Pending

MRED #12267782

—
Feb 11, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12267782

—
Jan 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12267782

$2,450,000—
Dec 20, 2024

Cancelled

MRED #12109230

$2,475,000—
Aug 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12109230

$2,495,000—
Jun 28, 2019

Sold

MRED #10350113

$2,100,000—
Jun 5, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #647430867

$2,100,000

-0.7% / yr

Apr 21, 2019

Pending

MRED #10350113

—
Apr 19, 2019

Cancelled

MRED #10096099

$2,250,000—
Apr 19, 2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10350113

$2,250,000—
Sep 27, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10096099

$2,400,000—
Dec 17, 2015

Sold

MRED #08755997

$2,150,000—
Dec 1, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #562381257

$2,150,000

+2.2% / yr

Sep 8, 2015

Pending

MRED #08755997

—
Oct 17, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08755997

$2,300,000—
Jul 16, 2012

Sold

MRED #07783442

$2,000,000—
Jul 12, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #339289467

$2,000,000

+2.1% / yr

Apr 23, 2012

Pending

MRED #07783442

—
Apr 18, 2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07783442

$2,400,000—
Apr 17, 2011

Expired

MRED #07663728

$2,400,000—
Oct 25, 2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07663728

$2,500,000—
Aug 21, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #78198020

$1,595,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2025

Sold

MRED #12267782

$2,375,000
04/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1557754613

$2,375,000

+2.1% / yr

02/11/2025

Pending

MRED #12267782

—
02/11/2025

Contingent

MRED #12267782

—
01/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12267782

$2,450,000
12/20/2024

Cancelled

MRED #12109230

$2,475,000
08/22/2024

Listed (Active)

MRED #12109230

$2,495,000
06/28/2019

Sold

MRED #10350113

$2,100,000
06/05/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #647430867

$2,100,000

-0.7% / yr

04/21/2019

Pending

MRED #10350113

—
04/19/2019

Cancelled

MRED #10096099

$2,250,000
04/19/2019

Listed (Active)

MRED #10350113

$2,250,000
09/27/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10096099

$2,400,000
12/17/2015

Sold

MRED #08755997

$2,150,000
12/01/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #562381257

$2,150,000

+2.2% / yr

09/08/2015

Pending

MRED #08755997

—
10/17/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08755997

$2,300,000
07/16/2012

Sold

MRED #07783442

$2,000,000
07/12/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #339289467

$2,000,000

+2.1% / yr

04/23/2012

Pending

MRED #07783442

—
04/18/2011

Listed (Active)

MRED #07783442

$2,400,000
04/17/2011

Expired

MRED #07663728

$2,400,000
10/25/2010

Listed (Active)

MRED #07663728

$2,500,000
08/21/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #78198020

$1,595,000

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Public Records for 824 Sheridan Road

Taxable ValueLand$64,680Additions$164,544Total$229,224
Tax Record2023$54,690 ($4,557 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,428 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,428 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914CountyCOOKAPN11-19-405-019Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 824 Sheridan Road

This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Washington Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Lincoln Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Nichols Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Evanston Twp High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Washington Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lincoln Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Nichols Middle School
Public6 to 8

Evanston Twp High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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