Address
1144 Asbury Avenue, Evanston, IL
Price
$ 1,500,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#12003633
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyCOOK
  • CityEvanston
  • AreaEvanston
  • NeighborhoodNichols
  • Zip60202
  • StyleTraditional
  • Year Built1872
  • Taxes$ 24483
  • Price$ 1,500,000
  • Bedrooms8
  • Full Bathrooms5
  • Half Bathrooms2
  • Sqr Footage8614
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

Beautiful one of a kind home combines the elegance of the past with the modern amenities needed for today's living. Spacious 8614 square foot home on over 1/3 acre of land in the Ridge Historic District is nestled in a private, secluded section behind a fence of bushes. Entry hall with wonderful leaded windows welcomes you leading to an amazingly spacious living room with gorgeous crown molding, leaded windows, hardwood floors, woodburning/gas fireplace and a music room with grand piano and 2 harps. Large footprint allows for considerable room sizes which is seen in the formal dining room with a woodburning/gas fireplace and room for large seated dinner parties. Lovely architectural details are abundant throughout the home. Spacious kitchen with center island, granite and corian countertops designed by Carlson. Butler's panty has a working dumb waiter, glass doored cabinets, butcher block counter tops. New hardwood floor in family room has entertainment center with bookcases on two walls and door opening to patio overlooking wonderful professionally landscaped yard and garden as well as large side yard and 2-car garage. Second floor and third floor have 8 bedrooms, 4 of which have ensuite bathrooms. The full basement is unfinished. Fascinating history of the house is that due to polio epidemic of 1914, the owner, John Lindgren, built an open air school house so his daughter could teach the local children. A Chicago attorney, Edwin Ashcraft bought home in 1918 and soon remodeled the original Lindgren home using the well-known North Shore residential Architects Mayo and Mayo. He added a 3-car garage and later an apartment over the garage to make the coachhouse. He also redid the school house so that his son, who was a jazz musician and going to law school could live in it. Hi son, Edwin Ashcraft III, whose nickname was Squirrel, invited many musicians to come and jam together. The home became known as the Jazz House in the 1930s because many jazz musicians would come on Friday after their paid events were done and stay in the school house to jam all weekend. On Mondays they held major jazz events at the house drawing in many other musicians who could either participate or watch and listen. It was a way for musicians to meet other musicians and help each other prosper. The neighbors enjoyed the music. The home was known all over the country as a great place to hear Chicago jazz. That all ended with the advent of the Second World War. However, the memories still remain. In 1988 the majority of the land was sold to a developer, Raymond Chou, who subdivided the land in order to build 4 new homes on the grounds. The school house and coach house were retained by the seller. The current owners did a total renovation and restoration that took more than 1.5 years to complete when they purchased the home in 1989 and have continued to take care and improve as needed. This is a fabulous home in an ideal location, close to both Main Street and Dempster Street shopping and eating areas as well as short walk to schools, parks, transportation, both the "EL" and Metra at Main Street, and on to the lake. Truly a fabulous home with an amazing history.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Washington Elementary School Nichols Middle School Evanston Twp High School
Price History
3/14/2024 Listed $1,500,000

General Features

Interior Features Hardwood Floors,Second Floor Laundry,Built-in Features,Bookcases
Sewer Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air,Zoned
Possession Closing
Roof Shake
Appliances Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal
Exterior Features Deck,Storms/Screens
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style Traditional
Year Built 1872
Electric Circuit Breakers
Township Evanston
Tax Year 2022
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Community Features Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Other Structures Garage(s)
Total Rooms 13
Status Active
Directions Dempster to Asbury and South around bend to Crain and turn right to park on Crain. Walk up driveway to house.
High School Evanston Twp High School
City Evanston
High School District 202
MLS Area Evanston
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name Asbury
Elementary School Washington Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 24483.95
Middle/Junior High School Nichols Middle School
Additional Parcels Y/N No
Days on Market 6
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 65
Elementary School District 65
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Full
Total Fireplaces 3
Fireplace Features Gas Log
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
Street Suffix Avenue
Laundry Features In Unit
Total Bedrooms 8
Room Type Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Bedroom 7,Bedroom 8,Office,Foyer,Mud Room,Walk In Closet,Screened Porch,Pantry
LivingAreaSource Plans
Total Baths 7
Bedrooms Possible 8
Basement Unfinished
Bathrooom Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub

Exterior Features

Water Source Lake Michigan,Public
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 95X90X30X108X65X200
Other Equipment Security System,CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump,Sprinkler-Lawn
Garage Onsite Yes
Garage Type Detached
Garage Ownership Owned
Exterior Wood Siding

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 60202

Price
AVG $1.52M
$1.5M
Taxes
AVG $20,838
$24,483
Visits
AVG 280
150
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1912
1872

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