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Off Market Aug 2025 for $1.3M

$1,564,650

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•

3,800

sq ft

868 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60202

About this home

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1912Year Built

8,001 sq ftLot Size

$412Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Karla Koziura • Baird & Warner

Bought with K.C. Lau • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12390422

Redfin Estimate

$1,564,650

$232K since sold in August 2025$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 22% higher than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.

BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 15, 2026
$1,381,000
A
5 beds2.5 baths3,070 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,629,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,266 sq ft
1235 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,065,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths3,079 sq ft
1642 W Jarvis Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$810,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,500 sq ft
1842 W Greenleaf Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
SOLD FEB 6, 2026
$1,411,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,574 sq ft
711 Michigan Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
SOLD APR 8, 2026
$1,401,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths2,764 sq ft
1011 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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Market trends in 60202, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.2%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$410K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

2 days MoM

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117

4 MoM

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Sale history for 868 Sheridan Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12390422

Aug 11, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$1,333,000

$351/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10045714

Sep 7, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$928,500

$244/sq ft

Aug 25, 2018

Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))

—

Aug 14, 2018

Contingent

—

Aug 8, 2018

Listed (New)

$965,000

$254/sq ft

Squeeze every last drop out of summer at the beach, just 1000 feet from this elegant 1911 Craftsman 4-square home! Lovingly maintained family home with many original architectural details, woodwork and stained glass. Open, airy main floor ideal for entertaining. Gracious living room with wood burning fireplace flows into front family room. Formal dining room with beamed ceilings and French doors. Updated kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, new granite counters and fresh backsplash. Breakfast room overlooks deck and large, professionally landscaped yard. On 2nd floor, 4 spacious bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths and laundry. Third floor master sanctuary includes private sitting room and en suite bath with separate shower and soaking tub. Finished basement. 2-car detached garage with upgraded electrical to charge an electric car. New baseboard heaters, new A/C, newer fence. Challenge neighbors to basketball in paved alley! Lee St Beach, lakefront parks, Lincoln School, Main St shops!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09955801

Jul 28, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jun 11, 2018

Price Changed

May 18, 2018

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09848403

May 14, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Apr 28, 2018

Price Changed

Apr 14, 2018

Price Changed

Feb 17, 2018

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Feb 11, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Feb 4, 2018

Listed (New)

Public Records

May 4, 2005

Sold

$780,000

$205/sq ft

Public Records

May 23, 1989

Sold

$365,000

$96/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 1, 1984

Sold

$176,000

$46/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 16, 1981

Sold

$134,000

$35/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,793 (+4.3%)

$24,000 + $69,338

$93,338

2022

$20,887 (+13.0%)

$24,000 + $69,338

$93,338

2021

$18,486 (+1.0%)

$12,800 + $60,191

$72,991

2020

$18,299 (+3.1%)

$12,800 + $60,191

$72,991

2019

$17,745 (−1.9%)

$12,800 + $66,366

$79,166

2018

$18,084 (+2.6%)

$10,800 + $58,640

$69,440

2017

$17,627 (+4.0%)

$10,800 + $58,640

$69,440

2016

$16,941 (+14.7%)

$10,800 + $58,640

$69,440

2015

$14,774 (+0.9%)

$9,000 + $48,726

$57,726

2014

$14,648 (+2.5%)

$9,000 + $48,726

$57,726

2013

$14,296 (−4.9%)

$9,000 + $48,726

$57,726

2012

$15,040 (+4.0%)

$10,000 + $56,144

$66,144

2011

$14,462 (+0.2%)

$10,000 + $56,144

$66,144

2010

$14,437 (−3.4%)

$10,000 + $56,144

$66,144

2009

$14,945 (+6.4%)

$10,200 + $68,007

$78,207

2008

$14,050 (+8.1%)

$16,320 + $65,145

$81,465

2007

$12,996

$16,320 + $65,145

$81,465

Tax history for 868 Sheridan Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$21,793 (+4.3%)

$24,000 + $69,338

$93,338

2022

$20,887 (+13.0%)

$24,000 + $69,338

$93,338

2021

$18,486 (+1.0%)

$12,800 + $60,191

$72,991

2020

$18,299 (+3.1%)

$12,800 + $60,191

$72,991

2019

$17,745 (−1.9%)

$12,800 + $66,366

$79,166

2018

$18,084 (+2.6%)

$10,800 + $58,640

$69,440

2017

$17,627 (+4.0%)

$10,800 + $58,640

$69,440

2016

$16,941 (+14.7%)

$10,800 + $58,640

$69,440

2015

$14,774 (+0.9%)

$9,000 + $48,726

$57,726

2014

$14,648 (+2.5%)

$9,000 + $48,726

$57,726

2013

$14,296 (−4.9%)

$9,000 + $48,726

$57,726

2012

$15,040 (+4.0%)

$10,000 + $56,144

$66,144

2011

$14,462 (+0.2%)

$10,000 + $56,144

$66,144

2010

$14,437 (−3.4%)

$10,000 + $56,144

$66,144

2009

$14,945 (+6.4%)

$10,200 + $68,007

$78,207

2008

$14,050 (+8.1%)

$16,320 + $65,145

$81,465

2007

$12,996

$16,320 + $65,145

$81,465

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,087

Year built

1911

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

11194050140000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.

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

Jul 21, 2021 • Active

Fence

Repair and replace a fence.

Remodel

Jun 7, 2021 • Active

Interior remodel - residential for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only

Perform a remodel of the basement.

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 Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Shared Driveway, Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 3
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Soaking Tub
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Third
Dimensions: 10 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 16 x 24
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Third
Dimensions: 10 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 7 x 9

Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Third
Dimensions: 7 x 7
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Other Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Closet,Breakfast Room,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters,Updated Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Dimensions: 6 x 4

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 25
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full,Tub & Separate Shwr

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Laundry Features: Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, In Bathroom, Laundry Closet

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Hardwood

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Oven
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Masonry

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Dog Run, Lighting

Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Model: 4-SQUARE
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 11194050140000
Fencing: Fenced, Wood

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 160
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Size Source: County Records
Lot Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees, Garden

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $21,793.40
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator(s)
Cooling: Central Air, Partial

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Tennis Court(s), Lake, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 65
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Middle Or Junior School: Nichols Middle School
High School District: 202
High School: Evanston Twp High School

Location Information
Township: Evanston
Corporate Limits: Evanston
Directions: Main St east towards lake. Main becomes Sheridan at Michigan Ave. 868 is on south side of intersect.

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,087
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11194050140000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Around this home

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

6/10

Nichols Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Evanston Twp High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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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

$1.49M – $1.80M

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Home values near 868 Sheridan Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
872 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3075 Sq. Ft.	$889,853
838 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,725,313

Address	Redfin Estimate
864 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2565 Sq. Ft.	$934,838
830 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,653,719

Address	Redfin Estimate
850 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4892 Sq. Ft.	$1,717,127
903 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1222 Sq. Ft.	$563,719

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