Truly exquisite, this 5+1, 4.1 bath Georgian home with landmark status, designed by prominent architect Robert DeGoyler, is located in highly desirable East Evanston, just a block from the beach, parks, and tennis courts. First floor with gracious living and dining rooms, large eat-in chef's kitchen with Thermador, Subzero and Miele appliances. Family room is not to be missed with its high ceilings and beautiful floor to ceiling arched windows overlooking the gardens. 2nd floor main bedroom with fireplace, two walk-in closets, en suite bath and laundry. 2 additional bedrooms with jack-and-jill bath and great closets. Third floor has two large bedrooms with hall bath and tremendous storage. Basement has additional bedroom with full bath, extra laundry room, recreation space for playroom or gym. The outdoor spaces of this home include spectacular gardens that have been featured in the Evanston Garden Walk, with patio space and an open area that has flexibility to become additional lawn or sport court.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
9,000 sq ftLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lori Nieman• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Jessica Couri• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Emily Destefano• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
SPECTACULAR GEORGIAN WITH LANDMARK STATUS HAS BEEN LOVINGLY UPDATED TO THE HIGHEST-LEVEL QUALITY THROUGHOUT. GRACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN; THREE FIREPLACES; SPACIOUS MASTER SUITE W/LAUNDRY; GORGEOUS WHITE KITCHEN W/SUBZERO, THERMADOR, MIELE. STUNNING FAMILY ROOM/SUNROOM WITH FLOOR TO CEILING WINDOWS AND FRENCH DOORS OVERLOOKS TERRACE AND FORMAL GARDENS. GRACIOUS TREE LINED STREET 1 BLOCK TO LAKE, LEE ST BEACH, TENNIS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$32,557 (−5.0%)
$22,500 + $115,300
$137,800
2022
$34,281 (+16.6%)
$22,500 + $128,500
$151,000
2021
$29,404 (+1.1%)
$16,200 + $97,930
$114,130
2020
$29,071 (−3.5%)
$16,200 + $97,930
$114,130
2019
$30,130 (+20.5%)
$16,200 + $115,825
$132,025
2018
$25,014 (+18.8%)
$13,500 + $81,235
$94,735
2017
$21,052 (−9.8%)
$13,500 + $81,235
$94,735
2016
$23,343 (−1.9%)
$13,500 + $81,235
$94,735
2015
$23,801 (+0.9%)
$11,475 + $79,916
$91,391
2014
$23,589 (−7.8%)
$11,475 + $79,916
$91,391
2013
$25,573 (−4.4%)
$11,475 + $87,083
$98,558
2012
$26,740 (+4.3%)
$12,825 + $102,836
$115,661
2011
$25,629 (−1.8%)
$12,825 + $102,836
$115,661
2010
$26,087 (+2.0%)
$12,825 + $109,471
$122,296
2009
$25,584 (+4.8%)
$13,050 + $116,606
$129,656
2008
$24,402 (−0.9%)
$20,880 + $114,179
$135,059
2007
$24,633
$20,880 + $123,144
$144,024
Tax history for 1038 SHERIDAN Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$32,557 (−5.0%)
$22,500 + $115,300
$137,800
2022
$34,281 (+16.6%)
$22,500 + $128,500
$151,000
2021
$29,404 (+1.1%)
$16,200 + $97,930
$114,130
2020
$29,071 (−3.5%)
$16,200 + $97,930
$114,130
2019
$30,130 (+20.5%)
$16,200 + $115,825
$132,025
2018
$25,014 (+18.8%)
$13,500 + $81,235
$94,735
2017
$21,052 (−9.8%)
$13,500 + $81,235
$94,735
2016
$23,343 (−1.9%)
$13,500 + $81,235
$94,735
2015
$23,801 (+0.9%)
$11,475 + $79,916
$91,391
2014
$23,589 (−7.8%)
$11,475 + $79,916
$91,391
2013
$25,573 (−4.4%)
$11,475 + $87,083
$98,558
2012
$26,740 (+4.3%)
$12,825 + $102,836
$115,661
2011
$25,629 (−1.8%)
$12,825 + $102,836
$115,661
2010
$26,087 (+2.0%)
$12,825 + $109,471
$122,296
2009
$25,584 (+4.8%)
$13,050 + $116,606
$129,656
2008
$24,402 (−0.9%)
$20,880 + $114,179
$135,059
2007
$24,633
$20,880 + $123,144
$144,024
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,668
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
11192180110000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 single-family residential district is intended to provide for single-family development at the lowest density within the City, and to preserve the present physical character of that area while allowing for infill development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Jun 6, 2025 • Active
Interior remodel - residential for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
Remodel an existing second floor guest bathroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
Oct 17, 2023 • Final
Siding and gutters
Replace the existing inlay gutter system.
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 23X15
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 14X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 14X12
On 3rd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 24X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 24X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 17X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 20X17
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Pantry (Butler)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 05X03
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
5th Bedroom, Library, Pantry, 6th Bedroom
Full Basement
Finished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 14X12
On 3rd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Room #2 Information
Library
Size: 15X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Room #3 Information
Pantry
Size: 07X07
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Room #4 Information
Bedroom #6
Size: 14X14
In Basement
Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
Security System, Sump Pump, Lawn Sprinkler(s)
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
In Living Room, In Master Bedroom, Other Fireplace Location (See Remarks)