Date
Details
Price
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8/11/2025
Sold
$1,333,000
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MLS
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Property Description
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 Property Details
Full Property Details for 868 Sheridan Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,333,000
- Taxes: $21,793 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12390422
- Added to Site: 158 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Wet Bar
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning, Masonry
- Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Oven
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 3
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Dog Run, Lighting
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Shared Driveway, Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: Evanston
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Main St east towards lake. Main becomes Sheridan at Michigan Ave. 868 is on south side of intersect.
School Information
- School District: 65
- Midd School District: 65
- Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
- Middle School: Nichols Middle School
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- Private School: Evanston Twp High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning, Partial
- Heating Type: Radiator(s)
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Screens
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 3,800
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1912
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Manufactured Home
- Model: 4-SQUARE
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Poultry Coop, Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1837
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 160
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden
- Fencing (Description): Fenced, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1912
- Tax Amount: $21,793.4
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 11194050140000
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Schools
Schools serving 868 Sheridan Rd
School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lincoln Elementary School, Evanston, IL 910 Forest Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Washington Elementary School, Evanston, IL 914 Ashland Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 | K-5 | 1.1 mi |
Nichols Middle School 800 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202 | 6-8 | 0.6 mi |
Evanston Twp High School 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 | 9-12 | 1.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 868 Sheridan Rd
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 5Beds
- 5Total Baths
- 3,531Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 8 days ago
- 6Beds
- 5Total Baths
- 4,300Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 16 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,470Sq. Ft.
Listed by Barbara Kramer (847) 370-1944
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 7 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,833Sq. Ft.
Listed by Tim Shaker (847) 910-8566
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 10 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,545Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 6 hours ago
- 4Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,564Sq. Ft.
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- Condo
- Active
- Updated 3 days ago
- 2Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,200Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Closed
- 5Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 4,473Sq. Ft.
Listed by Bradford Browne and Michael Brennan
Sold by Lisa Zeller O'Malley
Sold by Lisa Zeller O'Malley
- Single Family
- Closed
- Updated 7 days ago
- 6Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 4,848Sq. Ft.
868 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12390422) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,333,000 on August 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 868 Sheridan Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Evanston? You can browse all Evanston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.