868 Sheridan Rd

3,800 Sq. Ft.
$351 / Sq. Ft.
3,800
Sq. Ft.
$351
per Sq. Ft.

Description

The beach at Lake Michigan is just 1,000 feet from this elegant 1911 Craftsman 4-square home, nestled in one of SE Evanston's most sought-after lakefront neighborhoods. This spacious residence features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 3 half baths across four floors, offering a perfect balance of timeless charm and modern functionality. Lovingly maintained, the home boasts many original architectural details, exquisite woodwork, and stunning stained glass. The open, airy main floor is ideal for...The beach at Lake Michigan is just 1,000 feet from this elegant 1911 Craftsman 4-square home, nestled in one of SE Evanston's most sought-after lakefront neighborhoods. This spacious residence features 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and 3 half baths across four floors, offering a perfect balance of timeless charm and modern functionality. Lovingly maintained, the home boasts many original architectural details, exquisite woodwork, and stunning stained glass. The open, airy main floor is ideal for entertaining. A gracious living room with a wood-burning fireplace seamlessly flows into the front family room. The formal dining room is enhanced by beamed ceilings and French doors, while the updated kitchen includes newer stainless steel appliances, new granite counters, and a fresh backsplash. The breakfast room overlooks a deck and a large professionally landscaped yard and patio. On the second floor, you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and laundry facilities. The third-floor master sanctuary features a private sitting room or office and an en suite bath with a separate shower and soaking tub, offering treetop views facing north and south. The finished basement includes a rec room, exercise room, half bath, and an extra kitchenette and pantry. The low-maintenance, extra-large turf backyard is accentuated with perennials, mature trees, three raised vegetable gardens, a raspberry patch and even a home for chicken! Enjoy friendly basketball challenges in the semi-private dead-end paved back alley. Recent improvements: appliance upgrade; Basement remodel, plumbing upgrade and radiant heat zoning; 2nd floor family bath remodel; repair to masonry foundation entry stairs; roof, gutter and flashing upgrade; 1st floor half bath remodel; addition of and upgrade to electrical outlets. A 2-car detached garage with upgraded 220 volt electrical is ready to charge an electric car. With proximity to Lee St Beach, lakefront parks, Lincoln School, Main St shops, CTA, and Metra, this home is perfectly situated for both relaxation and convenience.
  1. Listed by Karla Koziura • Baird & Warner
    P: (847)-372-8119 C: (847)-372-8119 karla.koziura@bairdwarner.com

Property Details for 868 Sheridan Road

Area
Evanston
Township
Evanston
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Partial
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING CLOSED: 08/11/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 868 Sheridan Road

StatusClosed
MLS #12390422
Days on Market25
Taxes$21,793 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1912
Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,001 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 868 Sheridan Road

Stories-Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 8,001 SF

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Property Information for 868 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
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Shared Driveway, Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
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: Wet Bar
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Door Features: Panel Door(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows,Screens,Window Treatments,Some Stained Glass
  • Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Masonry
  • Basement Type: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Partial
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Office, Exercise Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Other Room, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 2.3
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Oven
  • Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Dog Run, Lighting
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees, Garden
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 160
  • Other Structures: Poultry Coop, Garage(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco
  • Construction: Brick, Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • Living Area Source: Other
  • Assessor Square Footage: 3087
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-06-23T15:25:43
  • Photos Count: 39
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
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, Tub & Separate Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X17
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X15
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X15
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 10X16
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X4
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X25
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 7X7
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 7X9
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 16X24
Office Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 10X17
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 11X15
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 14X10
Other Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Dimensions: 11X10
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 18X9
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Dimensions: 14X15

Property History for 868 Sheridan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2025

Sold

MRED #12390422

$1,333,000
Aug 11, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12390422

$1,285,000
Aug 7, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1912609927

$1,333,000

+5.4% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2025

Sold

MRED #12390422

$1,333,000
08/11/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12390422

$1,285,000
08/07/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1912609927

$1,333,000

+5.4% / yr

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Public Records for 868 Sheridan Road

Taxable ValueLand$24,000Additions$69,338Total$93,338
Tax Record2023$21,793 ($1,816 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,087 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,087 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1911CountyCOOKAPN11-19-405-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 868 Sheridan Road

This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
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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