Custom-built Hempill home beautifully updated on huge lot across from historic lighthouse, park, and beach. Features first floor primary suite overlooking gorgeous yard plus living room, den, laundry, and open kitchen / dining / family room. Second floor includes 3 bedrooms and new full bath with gorgeous tile work. Beautifully finished basement includes 2nd family room, fireplace and custom bar and a spacious exercise room with new full bath. Fully updated with Anderson windows, updated plumbing and electrical throughout home and a backup generator. Walk-in pantry with laundry off kitchen. Attached 2-car garage. Wonderful privacy with home set-back from road on over one-third acre of professionally landscaped property with two beautiful bluestone terraces. Close to trains, NU, hospital, shopping, schools. Current owners lightened and brightened home, updating baths and adding 2 skylights. Must see to appreciate quality and beauty of setting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$598Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Sally Mabadi• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with Cheryl Holm• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Custom-built Hemphill home on huge lot across from historic lighthouse, park, and beach. Beautifully updated and expanded with highest quality construction and materials. First floor living room, library, den, master suite, and open kitchen/dining/family room. Second floor features 3 bedrooms and new full bath with gorgeous tile work. Beautifully finished basement includes 2nd family room with original paneling, fireplace and custom bar and a spacious exercise room with new full bath. All new Anderson windows, new plumbing and electrical throughout home and a backup generator. Walk-in pantry with laundry off kitchen. Professional grade appliances. Attached 2-car garage. Wonderful privacy with home set-back from road on over one-third acre of professionally landscaped property with two beautiful bluestone terraces. Close to trains, NU, hospital, shopping, schools. Must see to appreciate quality and beauty of setting.
Public Records
Nov 8, 2005
Sold
$1,160,000
$330/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$31,029 (+4.4%)
$45,980 + $87,020
$133,000
2022
$29,716 (+16.0%)
$45,980 + $87,020
$133,000
2021
$25,614 (+0.9%)
$30,096 + $71,551
$101,647
2020
$25,376 (+2.1%)
$30,096 + $71,551
$101,647
2019
$24,854 (+11.6%)
$30,096 + $81,237
$111,333
2018
$22,278 (+2.6%)
$25,080 + $61,731
$86,811
2017
$21,719 (+3.2%)
$25,080 + $61,731
$86,811
2016
$21,053 (−2.4%)
$25,080 + $61,731
$86,811
2015
$21,571 (+1.0%)
$21,318 + $61,066
$82,384
2014
$21,358 (+2.4%)
$21,318 + $61,066
$82,384
2013
$20,849 (+12.6%)
$21,318 + $61,066
$82,384
2012
$18,513 (+4.1%)
$23,826 + $56,464
$80,290
2011
$17,778 (+0.2%)
$23,826 + $56,464
$80,290
2010
$17,736 (−19.2%)
$23,826 + $56,464
$80,290
2009
$21,958 (+5.2%)
$24,244 + $87,152
$111,396
2008
$20,872 (+6.7%)
$38,790 + $77,247
$116,037
2007
$19,563
$38,790 + $77,247
$116,037
Tax history for 2618 Sheridan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$31,029 (+4.4%)
$45,980 + $87,020
$133,000
2022
$29,716 (+16.0%)
$45,980 + $87,020
$133,000
2021
$25,614 (+0.9%)
$30,096 + $71,551
$101,647
2020
$25,376 (+2.1%)
$30,096 + $71,551
$101,647
2019
$24,854 (+11.6%)
$30,096 + $81,237
$111,333
2018
$22,278 (+2.6%)
$25,080 + $61,731
$86,811
2017
$21,719 (+3.2%)
$25,080 + $61,731
$86,811
2016
$21,053 (−2.4%)
$25,080 + $61,731
$86,811
2015
$21,571 (+1.0%)
$21,318 + $61,066
$82,384
2014
$21,358 (+2.4%)
$21,318 + $61,066
$82,384
2013
$20,849 (+12.6%)
$21,318 + $61,066
$82,384
2012
$18,513 (+4.1%)
$23,826 + $56,464
$80,290
2011
$17,778 (+0.2%)
$23,826 + $56,464
$80,290
2010
$17,736 (−19.2%)
$23,826 + $56,464
$80,290
2009
$21,958 (+5.2%)
$24,244 + $87,152
$111,396
2008
$20,872 (+6.7%)
$38,790 + $77,247
$116,037
2007
$19,563
$38,790 + $77,247
$116,037
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,099
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05354100120000
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
Nov 8, 2022 • Final
Miscellaneous site work
Install a standby generator outside at the rear of the house.
Generator
Sep 8, 2017 • Final
Remodel - interior residential
Perform an interior renovation and install new or replacement windows at the rear elevation of the building.
Remodel
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)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Asphalt Driveway, Brick Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 12X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 24X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Family Room Information
Size: 12X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Dining Room Information
Combined with Family Room
Size: 11X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Kitchen Information
Size: 19X13
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Island, Pantry (Walk-in)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Laundry Room Information
Size: 10X7
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Rooms Information
Den, Library, Recreation Room, Exercise Room
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement, Exterior Access to Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Den
Size: 12X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Room #2 Information
Library
Size: 11X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Additional Room #3 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 51X15
In Basement
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring
Additional Room #4 Information
Exercise Room
Size: 17X15
In Basement
Equipment
Security System, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Power Generator
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Living Room, In Basement
Gas Logs, Gas Starter
Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Laundry, 1st Floor Full Bath
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 61-70 Years
Brick Exterior, Cedar Exterior
Wood Shake/Shingle Roof
Property Features
Patio, Storm/Screen Windows
Lot Information
Dimensions: 80X207
.25-.49 Acre
Fenced Yard, Professionally Landscaped, Park Adjacent, Water View
Property Information
# of Rooms: 12
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rehab Year: 2016
Historical District
Parcel Identification Number: 05354100120000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $22,277
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Orrington Elementary School
Elementary School District: 65
Junior High: Haven Middle School
Junior High District: 65
High School: Evanston Twp High School
High School District: 202
Location Information
Township: Evanston
Corporate Limits: Evanston
Directions: North of Central, west side of street, opposite Lighthouse
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,099
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05354100120000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 5000
Around this home
Schools
Orrington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Haven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Evanston, IL • 60201
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.00M – $2.42M
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