$1,300,000

beds

baths

half bath

4,100

square ft

736 Central Street

Evanston, Illinois 60201

Active / MLS #12351561 / Single Family / Evanston

Listing information updated 5/5/2025 at 6:03am

Welcome to the ever so charming corner lot residence at 736 Central Street -just steps to Lighthouse Beach! This home is absolutely delightful from the moment you walk in the front door. A 3 story home and full finished basement spreads over 4100 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Originally built as a primary residence in 1930 for the family of the famous coffee maker, Stewart Brothers Coffee, this home has been thoughtfully preserved and perfectly modernized to suit today's lifestyle. All Hardwood floors, beautiful arched wood burning fireplace, arched door frames, original coved ceilings, fantastic sun room leads to an attached backyard that lives like a summer dream ( Fully paved and fenced). Just renovated all white kitchen and quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, window over the kitchen sink, and pantry storage. Powder room on the main floor and coat closet carefully placed at the entry. The second floor is a flawless layout featuring 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the second floor find a master suite with his and her closets, and a just renovated, super classy ensuite spa bath with a glass enclosed shower, subway tile, dual Kohler vanities and medicine cabinets. Up one more flight find a nanny suite/ 4th bedroom with an attached full bathroom and a bonus room ( great play room, office, nap space, reading nook) with original all shiplap paneling. In the basement find utility room and side by side laundry, family room with Luxury Vinyl flooring and a 5th bedroom. The detached two car garage is equipped with an entire upper level ready to go for an ADU, 20x20. The garage driveway invites parking for two additional cars( 4 car parking). Orrington School is located just around the corner. Walk to the Harbor in Wilmette, shops on Central Street, GP Lighthouse Butterfly Garden, Northwestern Campus. 22 minutes to Ogilvie Station on the purple line. Dual zone air conditioning. 200 amp electricity. New roof 2021( 30 year life). Some tuck pointing 2 years ago. All new copper plumbing. Boiler 2023. The sewer line has a fiberglass liner.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Colonial,English,Tudor

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Brick Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Street,Driveway,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Water Features:

Lake Privileges

Square Feet:

4,100

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

21x15 - Main

Dining Room:

14x11 - Main

Kitchen:

20x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

16x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

16x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

16x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

16x10 - Third

Bedroom 5:

10x6 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

15x9 - Third Level

Walk In Closet:

3x5 - Second Level

Storage:

5x13 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$17,225

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60201

City:

Evanston

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

65, 202

Elementary School:

Orrington Elementary School

Middle School:

Haven Middle School

High School:

Evanston Twp High School

Architecture Style:

Colonial,English,Tudor

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Beds Below Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas

Appliances:

Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

91-100 Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Brick Driveway,Garage Door Opener,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Street,Driveway,Owned,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Water Features:

Lake Privileges

Square Feet:

4,100

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

21x15 - Main

Dining Room:

14x11 - Main

Kitchen:

20x10 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

16x15 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

16x11 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

16x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

16x10 - Third

Bedroom 5:

10x6 - Basement Level

Bonus Room:

15x9 - Third Level

Walk In Closet:

3x5 - Second Level

Storage:

5x13 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$17,225

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60201

City:

Evanston

County:

Cook

School District(s):

65, 202

Elementary School:

Orrington Elementary School

Middle School:

Haven Middle School

High School:

Evanston Twp High School

Listing Office: Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Listing Office Phone: 312.751.0300

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