$1,333,000

beds

baths

half baths

3,800

square ft

868 Sheridan Road

Evanston, Illinois 60202

Closed / MLS #12390422 / Single Family / Evanston

Listing information updated 8/12/2025 at 6:03am

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.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stucco

Basement:

Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Partial

Heating System:

Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Shared Driveway,Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,800

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1837

Internal Features:

Wet Bar

External Features:

Dog Run, Lighting, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

15x25 - Main

Dining Room:

14x16 - Main

Kitchen:

12x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x17 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x15 - Second

Bedroom 5:

10x16 - Third Level

Breakfast Room:

14x10 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

16x24 - Basement Level

Office:

10x17 - Third Level

Exercise Room:

11x15 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$21,793

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60202

City:

Evanston

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

65, 202

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Nichols Middle School

High School:

Evanston Twp High School

Exterior Type:

Brick,Stucco

Basement:

Finished,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air, Partial

Heating System:

Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Shared Driveway,Off Alley,Garage Door Opener,Garage,On Site,Garage Owned,Detached

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,800

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.1837

Internal Features:

Wet Bar

External Features:

Dog Run, Lighting, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

15x25 - Main

Dining Room:

14x16 - Main

Kitchen:

12x11 - Main

Family Room:

N/A

Primary Bedroom:

13x17 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

12x17 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x15 - Second

Bedroom 5:

10x16 - Third Level

Breakfast Room:

14x10 - Main Level

Recreation Room:

16x24 - Basement Level

Office:

10x17 - Third Level

Exercise Room:

11x15 - Basement Level

Tax Amount:

$21,793

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60202

City:

Evanston

County:

Cook

School District(s):

65, 202

Elementary School:

Lincoln Elementary School

Middle School:

Nichols Middle School

High School:

Evanston Twp High School

Listing Office: Baird & Warner

Listing Office Phone: 847.491.1855

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