1222 Dryden Place
1222 Dryden Place
Evanston, IL 60201
$1,545,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
5,450 Sq. Ft.
$283 / Sq. Ft.
5,450
Sq. Ft.
$283
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 3/24/22
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Closed 3/24/22
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Description
Contemporary French Chateau built in 2021 on the private grounds encircling the former George Dryden mansion in the heart of Evanston. Situated on over 1/3 acre double lot within Ridge Historic District, this new home offers exceptional interiors, huge gorgeous yard + patio, quality construction, plus state-of-the-art technology. Designed and built by Bill James who spared no expense. Extensive landscape lighting of the limestone entry, west facade & stone cascading water wall yard sculpture complement...Contemporary French Chateau built in 2021 on the private grounds encircling the former George Dryden mansion in the heart of Evanston. Situated on over 1/3 acre double lot within Ridge Historic District, this new home offers exceptional interiors, huge gorgeous yard + patio, quality construction, plus state-of-the-art technology. Designed and built by Bill James who spared no expense. Extensive landscape lighting of the limestone entry, west facade & stone cascading water wall yard sculpture complement the Dryden mansion and grounds creating a magical setting. Over $30,000 of professional landscaping using mature trees and shrubs, provide beauty and privacy for you to enjoy from inside & out via custom hi-end Marvin floor-to-ceiling windows and 3 sets of French doors. The exterior materials such as butternut face brick and limestone, green metal roof, elaborate copper rain collection boxes, downspouts & trim speak easy-to-maintain quality. The contemporary open first floor plan works around an oversize gas-vented wood-burning fireplace w/built-in bookcases and center ash and black steel staircase. Generous dining room & living room areas offer enough room for plenty of seating plus a grand piano or gaming table. Natural finish ash hardwood floors & 10' high ceilings throughout. Main entry features a gracious foyer with walk-in closet, powder room, and sitting/reading room w/French door. Grey, white & silver-toned chef's kitchen w/custom Melamine cabinetry has more than enough space to store your cooking/serving supplies as well as lots of room on the grey quartz countertops to use them. Stainless steel appliances are top line: 42" Sub-Zero, Thermador wine cooler & cooktop, Bosch dishwasher & electric oven, Sharp microwave oven drawer. Bonus prep sink in the breakfast peninsula. This fully-equipped kitchen can also be entered from the attached 2.5 car garage entry corridor with mud room and 2nd powder room. The second floor offers 4 bedrooms (Main BR plus another large en-suite), 3 full baths, 2 linen closets & a spacious laundry room w/built-in cabinets & clothing rod. The impressive 16' x 20' main bedroom suite has a 10' x 21' spa-like bath w/standalone soaking tub, separate shower w/rain-head, handheld & body sprays + a marble bench & two oversized walk-in-closets. Opening from it, lies a large 9' x 25' roof terrace overlooking the handsome Dryden mansion and grounds. The basement level has a 23' x 24' Theater room w/surround sound, and features a unique upgraded window well design using attractive interlocking block retaining wall to allow lots of light. In addition, are an office/additional bedroom and a full luxury bathroom plus storage, closet & utility room. Five parking spaces: attached 2.5 car epoxy-floored garage, plus 3 outside pads. Superb pre-wired Lorex Smart Home electronics music distribution, security system with 7 cameras in place, w/lighting & heating to operate from your cell phone. Buyers may customize WIC organizers & choose dining room fixture. 1-year builder warranty is included. A finished, heated apartment size walkable attic is accessed via pull-down stairs (permanent access is an add-on). The extra lot is buildable. A 2nd Garage or Super-Carriage House could be built on the present 2-car bricked area off the yard. Builder/Developer has built & sold 22 homes in Evanston, including 2 others in this Dryden Place development. See his attached bio from the recently published book: "Evanston's Design Heritage: Architects, Designers & Planners." There are 6 new Single Family Homes: 3 built on spec & 3 custom by homeowner. Quick drive to plentiful parking at our lakefront beaches, trails & fitness course; fun places like S. P. A. C. E. 1245 Chicago a small live concert hall, dog beach at Church & the lake, new Robert Crown Community Center w/ice rinks & much more, nearby Ausrine's Art Room 1205 Crain. Skip the mall, downtown Evanston has it all!
- Listed by Susan McKenna • Third Meridian Realty LLC
Sold By eXp Realty, LLC
Property Details for 1222 Dryden Place
Area
Evanston
TownshipEvanston
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.5
Num Of Parking Spaces3.0
Num Of Cars5.5
Parking Included in PriceYes
Num of Interior Fireplaces1
Location
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LISTING UPDATED: 03/27/2022 03:04 AM
Property Details for 1222 Dryden Place
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 11284379 |
| Days on Market | 105 |
| Taxes | $22,144 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Detached Single / 3 Stories |
| Year Built | 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 AC / 14,374 SF |
| County | Cook County |
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Building Information for 1222 Dryden Place
Stories-Year Built2021Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,374 SF
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$10,277 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$8,432
Property Taxes
$1,845
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 1222 Dryden Place
General Information
School Information
- Elementary School District: 65
- Elementary School: Dewey 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), Transmitter(s), 7 Foot or more high garage door
- Garage On Site: true
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Type: Attached
- Parking: Garage, Space/s
- Parking Details: Side Apron, Additional Parking, Direct Access
- Parking On Site: true
- Parking Ownership: Owned
Location and General Information
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3399
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
- Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters
- Num Of Rooms: 11
- Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
- Door Features: Lever Style Door Handles
- Window Features: Aluminum Frames,Double Pane Windows,ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows,Low Emissivity Windows,Screens
- Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Gated, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Attic: Finished,Full,Pull Down Stair
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
- Basement Type: Partial
- Bedrooms Possible: 5
- Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Service - 400 Amp or Greater
- Basement Description: Finished, Egress Window
- Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
- Basement Bathrooms: Yes
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Room Type: Bedroom 5, Attic, Sitting Room, Media Room, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet, Foyer
- Num of Baths: 4.2
Exterior Features
- Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Lake Michigan
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven/Built-In, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Radon Mitigation System
Property/Lot Information
- Exterior Property Features: Roof Deck, Stamped Concrete Patio, Storms/Screens
- New Construction YN: Yes
- New Proposed Construction Options: Other
- Rebuilt: No
- Rehabilitated: No
- Built Before 1978: No
- Age: NEW Ready for Occupancy
- Type Detached: 3 Stories
- Total Sq Ft: 0
- Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
- Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
- Lot Description: Cul-de-Sac, Irregular, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees, Outdoor Lighting, Partial Fencing, Views, Sidewalks, Streetlights, Water Garden
- Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 118 X 130
- Other Structures: Other
- Zero Lot Line: No
- Waterfront: No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
- Driveway: Brick
- Exterior Building Type: Brick, Limestone
- Roof Type: Metal
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
- North Coordinate: 11
- South Coordinate: 0
- East Coordinate: 0
- West Coordinate: 3
- Living Area Source: Builder
- Assessor Square Footage: 0
Property and Assessments
- Public Document Count: 2
- Document Date: 2021-12-13T21:58:47
- Existing Basement/Foundation: No
- Green Supporting Documents: N
- Photos Count: 55
- Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
- Virtual Tour: None
- Virtual Tour YN: No
- Virtual Tour Date: 12-09-2021
- Virtual Tour URLUnbranded: https://youtu.be/nIPnQw-Nces
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
- Master Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr
- Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X20
Bedroom #2 Information
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X24
Bedroom #3 Information
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom #4 Information
- 4th Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom #5 Information
- 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 11X12
Dining Room Information
- Dining Room Level: Main
- RoomType_DR: Dining Room
- Dining Room Dimensions: 12X22
Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Level: Main
- RoomType_KT: Kitchen
- Kitchen Dimensions: 12X17
Laundry Information
- Laundry Level: Second
- Room Type: Laundry
- Laundry Dimensions: 07X09
Living Room Information
- Living Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Living Room Dimensions: 23X24
Walk In Closet 1 Information
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Walk In Closet
- Deck Dimensions: 07X13
Walk In Closet 2 Information
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Walk In Closet
- Deck Dimensions: 05X09
Walk In Closet 3 Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Walk In Closet
- Deck Dimensions: 08X08
Foyer Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Foyer
- Deck Dimensions: 10X13
Mud Room Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Deck Dimensions: 07X11
Media Room Information
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Media Room
- Deck Dimensions: 23X24
Attic Room Information
- Room Level: Attic
- Room Type: Attic
- Deck Dimensions: 14X30
Sitting Room Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Deck Dimensions: 08X10
Utility Room Lower Level Information
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
- Deck Dimensions: 12X14
Property History for 1222 Dryden Place
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1222 Dryden Place
Taxable ValueLand$15,840Additions-Total$15,840
Tax Record2022$3,679 ($307 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size7,200 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyCOOKAPN11-18-325-024
Schools near 1222 Dryden Place
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 | ||
Dewey 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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