A Storied Lakefront Legacy. Designed by noted local architect John Turner Long. Constructed in 1892, this gracious Colonial Revival home has stood just one block from the beaches and shoreline of Lake Michigan for over 130 years. Symmetrical facades. Classical detail. Six bedrooms and 2.1 baths of timeless character. This home has been cherished by the same family since 1960, and is a contributing historic property within Evanston's Lakeshore Historic District. This designation protects the architectural integrity of this lakefront streetscape for generations to come. Now, it's ready for its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1892Year Built
7,150 acresLot Size
$258Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Janice Hazlett• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Margaret Hazlett• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Lakeshore, located between Northwestern University and the Wilmette border, is a residential and lakeside Evanston neighborhood with a blufftop shoreline and a quiet grid of tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Sheridan Road at Central Street, where coffee counters, small grocers, and low-key storefronts meet steady lakefront foot traffic. Landmark theaters and galleries at the Block Museum of Art and the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts set a cultural baseline nearby. Brick courtyard buildings and classic single-family homes define the streetscape. Dawes Park and the Lake Michigan path frame daily routines with open water views.
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Market insights
929 Sheridan Rd · $950,000
DAYS ON MARKET
31 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.7%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$950,000
Median sale price in this area is $425,320. (55% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
12% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Built-in features and bookcases
Historic/period millwork
Storm door(s)
Window screens
Unfinished attic
Unfinished full basement
12 total rooms
Two fireplaces located in the living room and family room
Bedrooms
Six bedrooms total
Master bedroom on second floor
Additional bedrooms on second and third floors (includes two large third-floor bedrooms)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Double sink(s) in at least one bath
Kitchen
Kitchen with eating area, breakfast bar, island and pantry-closet
Range, dishwasher, refrigerator included
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Washer and dryer included
Utility rooms on main and lower levels
Flooring
Combination of wood and carpet flooring
Heating & cooling
Radiator heating
Window and wall air-conditioning units
Exterior features
Screened porch
Patio
Lot approximately 50 x 146
Lot less than 0.25 acre
Property near commuter bus and commuter train service
Home design
Detached single-family home
Three stories
Fee simple ownership
Property over 100 years old
Not rebuilt or recently rehabbed
Parking
Two parking spaces total
Concrete driveway with side driveway and off-street parking (owned)
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Built before 1978
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fee required
Neighborhood features include sidewalks, street lights and paved streets
Other
Living area source: appraiser
Parcel number available
Electricity and solar
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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
Apr 27, 2022 • Active
Roofing
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Roofing
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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
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Evanston, IL • 60202
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 929 Sheridan Rd
$985,945
$36K over list price of $950K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $705K to $1.4M.