Newly, meticulously renovated home in the Lake Shore Historic District located just steps to the beach. Enormous lot with a huge open backyard. Unusual floor plan in SE Evanston. The 1st floor has an open layout, with an enormous chefs kitchen opposite to the family room surrounded by tons of light and windows. Gracious room proportions throughout with lots of architectural details and charm. Refinished wood floors, new roof, stucco, windows, AC, light fixtures, insulation, detailed moldings, and much more. 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms including an additional Family room or playroom, the master suite leads to a light filled sitting room and generous master bath. 3rd floor has 3 additional bedrooms and full bath. Expansive yard to top it all off. Just 25 minutes to the city, this is Evanston living at its best! Agent Owned.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$410Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sandra Sherwood• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Coleen Karpf• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Steps from the lake and beaches ! This wonderful SE Evanston home is much larger than it looks . Gracious room proportions throughout , lots of architectural details and charm. Large, open freshly painted kitchen w/butlers pantry; family room/sunroom with limestone floor overlooking pretty landscaped yard. Fabulous media room on 2nd floor, 2 additional bedrooms plus an office on 3rd floor. Great location!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08737355
Nov 23, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 25, 2014
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Mar 31, 1997
Sold
$604,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 21, 1996
Sold
$676,000
$120/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1987
Sold
$515,000
$91/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$40,508 (+4.3%)
$39,375 + $131,266
$170,641
2022
$38,843 (+1.5%)
$39,375 + $131,266
$170,641
2021
$38,262 (+1.2%)
$20,343 + $127,167
$147,510
2020
$37,811 (−2.4%)
$20,343 + $127,167
$147,510
2019
$38,755 (+46.6%)
$20,343 + $148,492
$168,835
2018
$26,437 (+2.6%)
$17,062 + $82,867
$99,929
2017
$25,763 (+4.5%)
$17,062 + $82,867
$99,929
2016
$24,657 (−7.2%)
$17,062 + $82,867
$99,929
2015
$26,563 (+0.9%)
$14,437 + $87,257
$101,694
2014
$26,325 (+2.4%)
$14,437 + $87,257
$101,694
2013
$25,704 (−8.0%)
$14,437 + $87,257
$101,694
2012
$27,943 (+4.4%)
$16,078 + $104,675
$120,753
2011
$26,778 (+0.3%)
$16,078 + $104,675
$120,753
2010
$26,693 (−5.7%)
$16,078 + $104,675
$120,753
2009
$28,293 (+4.6%)
$16,406 + $126,347
$142,753
2008
$27,037 (+6.0%)
$26,249 + $122,452
$148,701
2007
$25,503
$26,249 + $122,452
$148,701
Tax history for 1139 Sheridan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$40,508 (+4.3%)
$39,375 + $131,266
$170,641
2022
$38,843 (+1.5%)
$39,375 + $131,266
$170,641
2021
$38,262 (+1.2%)
$20,343 + $127,167
$147,510
2020
$37,811 (−2.4%)
$20,343 + $127,167
$147,510
2019
$38,755 (+46.6%)
$20,343 + $148,492
$168,835
2018
$26,437 (+2.6%)
$17,062 + $82,867
$99,929
2017
$25,763 (+4.5%)
$17,062 + $82,867
$99,929
2016
$24,657 (−7.2%)
$17,062 + $82,867
$99,929
2015
$26,563 (+0.9%)
$14,437 + $87,257
$101,694
2014
$26,325 (+2.4%)
$14,437 + $87,257
$101,694
2013
$25,704 (−8.0%)
$14,437 + $87,257
$101,694
2012
$27,943 (+4.4%)
$16,078 + $104,675
$120,753
2011
$26,778 (+0.3%)
$16,078 + $104,675
$120,753
2010
$26,693 (−5.7%)
$16,078 + $104,675
$120,753
2009
$28,293 (+4.6%)
$16,406 + $126,347
$142,753
2008
$27,037 (+6.0%)
$26,249 + $122,452
$148,701
2007
$25,503
$26,249 + $122,452
$148,701
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,361
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
11192120020000
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
Oct 15, 2024 • Final
Plumbing only
Perform a partial lead water service replacement for lead abatement.
Plumbing
Sep 10, 2024 • Final
Water and sewer - new service/upgrades
Perform a partial lead water service replacement and upgrade.
Plumbing
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
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Off Alley
Interior
Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Double Sink
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Third
Dimensions: 17 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Third
Dimensions: 17 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Third
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 26 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Dimensions: 6 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 28 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Basement: Full, Walkout
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 10
Equipment
TV-Dish, CO Detectors
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio
Building Information
Living Area Source: Appraiser
Exterior Building Type: Stucco
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2016
General Information: Commuter Train,Historical District