Price Reduction
Address
1812 Asbury Avenue, Evanston, IL
Price
$ 1,650,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#11886219
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyCOOK
  • CityEvanston
  • AreaEvanston
  • Zip60201
  • Style
  • Year Built1874
  • Taxes$ 36897
  • Price$ 1,650,000
  • Bedrooms7
  • Full Bathrooms4
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage7659
  • Lot Size0.63 Acres
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

Magnificent 1874 Estate Home with almost 10,000 square feet (including basement) of living space on over 3/4 acre. Once in a generation opportunity to own this stunning home and grounds in premier designated Evanston landmark location originally built for the first president of the Evanston Village Board, John Gilbert. You are greeted by a brick front porch spanning the entire width of the house. Timeless details throughout including 8 total fireplaces: 1 wood burning, 2 gas and 5 decorative. Grand living room with 14' ceilings. Family room with gas fireplace. Formal dining room. The breakfast room off the kitchen overlooks the glorious, landscaped yard. Elegant primary suite with private bathroom. Three more generous bedrooms, bathroom, office, exercise room, large balcony and an open porch the entire width of the house complete the second floor. Expansive third floor has a recreation/play room, billiards room, living room, small kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. The lower level has a separate suite with kitchen/bedroom/living room, another bedroom, bathroom and separate entrance. Perfect guest suite or AirBnB. Stunning professional landscaping with built-in sprinkler system. Fabulous location-walk to downtown Evanston shopping, dining, entertainment & Metra and "el" train. Close to Northwestern University and Lake Michigan.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Orrington Elementary School Haven Middle School Evanston Twp High School
Price History
9/15/2023 Listed $1,995,000
10/12/2023 5% - $1,899,000
1/26/2024 6% - $1,799,000
4/5/2024 9% - $1,650,000

General Features

Interior Features Second Floor Laundry,Walk-In Closet(s),Granite Counters
Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Radiator(s)
Cooling Window/Wall Units - 3+
Possession Closing
Appliances Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Exterior Features Deck,Patio,Porch
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Year Built 1874
Township Evanston
Tax Year 2022
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 18
Status Active
Directions Asbury Ave.,south of Emerson on west side of the street
High School Evanston Twp High School
City Evanston
High School District 202
MLS Area Evanston
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name Asbury
Elementary School Orrington Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 36897.45
Middle/Junior High School Haven Middle School
Virtual Tour https://smartfloorplan.com/il/v471114/player.pl
Days on Market 222
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 65
Elementary School District 65
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Full
Total Fireplaces 10
Fireplace Features Gas Log,Gas Starter
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Street Suffix Avenue
Laundry Features In Unit,Multiple Locations
Total Bedrooms 5
Below Grade Finished Area 1345
Room Type Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Bedroom 7,Breakfast Room,Den,Office,Loft,Recreation Room,Play Room,Exercise Room
LivingAreaSource Plans
Total Baths 5
Bedrooms Possible 7
Basement Finished
Bathrooom Separate Shower,Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

Water Source Public
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 115X244X115X244
Lot Size Acres 0.63
Other Equipment Security System,CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sprinkler-Lawn
Garage Onsite Yes
Garage Type Detached
Garage Ownership Owned
Exterior Frame

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 60201

Price
AVG $1.08M
$1.65M
Taxes
AVG $17,259
$36,897
Visits
AVG 172
793
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1941
1874
Walkscore
AVG 75
90
Data Provided by Walkscore® not using MLS data

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