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Off Market Oct 2024 for $2M

$2,438,286

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $13,461/mo

•

5,400

sq ft

225 Hamilton St, Evanston, IL 60202

About this home

Discover timeless elegance at 225 Hamilton in the heart of South East Evanston. Steps from Lake Michigan, beaches, schools, trains, restaurants, shops and so much more. This enchanting residence recently updated marries classic architectural details with modern amenities, creating an inviting space perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. Entering the home, you are welcomed into the grand central foyer with brick fireplace. The foyer allows access to all the rooms on the main floor. The sitting room has a coved ceiling and built in cabinetry, the living room offers a tiled fireplace and French doors leading to the gracious front porch. The expansive dining room with fireplace, built in oak buffet, and French doors to the porch. The butler's pantry with an abundance of cabinets leads into the light filled kitchen with spacious breakfast room. The Showcase of the home is the two-story beamed cathedral great room, perfect for the family room/library. This amazing room has a massive fireplace, built in bookcases and floor to ceiling Palladian windows. The second floor has four large bedrooms and two completely renovated bathrooms! This home features a great third level, it is split into two spacious bedroom suites each with a full bath and lots of closet space. The gorgeous backyard perfect for entertaining has a lovely bluestone patio, natural garden, vegetable garden, and a butterfly garden. The yard is fully fenced and there is a two-car garage. This home truly offers a quintessential South East Evanston living experience with its elegant design, spacious rooms, and prime location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1894Year Built

0.33 acresLot Size

$452Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Emily Destefano • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Maxine Goldberg • Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12083300

Redfin Estimate

$2,438,286

$401K since sold in October 2024$100K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.3% lower than the average sale price ($2.55M) of 4 comparable homes.

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$2,115,000
A
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SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$2,200,000
B
6 beds4.5 baths5,925 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$3,150,000
C
6 beds5.5 baths8,462 sq ft
1218 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60202
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$2,725,000
D
6 beds3.5 baths6,000 sq ft
1030 Sheridan Rd, 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

103.0%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$402K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

2 days MoM

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16 MoM

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Sale history for 225 Hamilton St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12697684

Aug 26, 2026

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12679698

Jul 6, 2026

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12592300

Jun 9, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Mar 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12411905

Mar 14, 2026

Listing Removed

—

Aug 20, 2025

Price Changed

Jul 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12083300

Oct 15, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$2,037,500

$377/sq ft

Sep 22, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jul 8, 2024

Listed (Active)

$2,150,000

$398/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12041130

Apr 27, 2024

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11859280

Apr 27, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Feb 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11773880

Aug 14, 2023

Listing Removed

—

May 5, 2023

Listed (Active)

Public Records

Sep 26, 2003

Sold

$1,407,500

$261/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 10, 1996

Sold

$825,000

$153/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1989

Sold

$925,000

$171/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 9, 1978

Sold

$260,000

$48/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$31,637 (+4.3%)

$36,562 + $97,437

$133,999

2022

$30,332 (−7.6%)

$36,562 + $97,437

$133,999

2021

$32,826 (+1.2%)

$26,325 + $100,699

$127,024

2020

$32,447 (+2.7%)

$26,325 + $100,699

$127,024

2019

$31,582 (−2.8%)

$26,325 + $111,895

$138,220

2018

$32,491 (+2.6%)

$21,937 + $100,088

$122,025

2017

$31,658 (+1.9%)

$21,937 + $100,088

$122,025

2016

$31,067 (+11.4%)

$21,937 + $103,321

$125,258

2015

$27,879 (+0.9%)

$18,646 + $87,956

$106,602

2014

$27,629 (+2.4%)

$18,646 + $87,956

$106,602

2013

$26,978 (−13.7%)

$18,646 + $87,956

$106,602

2012

$31,267 (+5.1%)

$20,840 + $113,982

$134,822

2011

$29,754 (+3.0%)

$20,840 + $113,982

$134,822

2010

$28,898 (−10.5%)

$20,840 + $113,982

$134,822

2009

$32,292 (+4.4%)

$21,206 + $140,889

$162,095

2008

$30,929 (+5.7%)

$33,929 + $134,920

$168,849

2007

$29,251

$33,929 + $134,920

$168,849

Tax history for 225 Hamilton St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$31,637 (+4.3%)

$36,562 + $97,437

$133,999

2022

$30,332 (−7.6%)

$36,562 + $97,437

$133,999

2021

$32,826 (+1.2%)

$26,325 + $100,699

$127,024

2020

$32,447 (+2.7%)

$26,325 + $100,699

$127,024

2019

$31,582 (−2.8%)

$26,325 + $111,895

$138,220

2018

$32,491 (+2.6%)

$21,937 + $100,088

$122,025

2017

$31,658 (+1.9%)

$21,937 + $100,088

$122,025

2016

$31,067 (+11.4%)

$21,937 + $103,321

$125,258

2015

$27,879 (+0.9%)

$18,646 + $87,956

$106,602

2014

$27,629 (+2.4%)

$18,646 + $87,956

$106,602

2013

$26,978 (−13.7%)

$18,646 + $87,956

$106,602

2012

$31,267 (+5.1%)

$20,840 + $113,982

$134,822

2011

$29,754 (+3.0%)

$20,840 + $113,982

$134,822

2010

$28,898 (−10.5%)

$20,840 + $113,982

$134,822

2009

$32,292 (+4.4%)

$21,206 + $140,889

$162,095

2008

$30,929 (+5.7%)

$33,929 + $134,920

$168,849

2007

$29,251

$33,929 + $134,920

$168,849

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,416

Year built

1896

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

11192040090000

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

May 20, 2021 • Final

Hvac only

Install a new heating and air conditioning system.

HVAC

Jul 9, 2020 • Final

Roofing

Tear off and replace the roof on a residential building and garage.

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 Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
Driveway: Brick

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 6
# of Bedrooms Possible: 6

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Third
Dimensions: 17 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Third
Dimensions: 14 x 19
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Third
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Sitting Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 24 x 32
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 26
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 23 x 18

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 18 x 14

Room Information
Room Type: Pantry
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood

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

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 32
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Pantry-Butler,Breakfast Room,Granite Counters
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 10

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full, English
Basement Description: Unfinished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings
# of Rooms: 14

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 6
Fireplace Location: Living Room,Bedroom,Dining Room,Great Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens

Building Information
Living Area Source: Other
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Cedar
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 11192040090000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 149X97
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $30,331
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam
Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 65
Elementary School: Dewey 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: West of Sheridan, East of Forest

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,416
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1896
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11192040090000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026

Other

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

Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Max Group

Around this home

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Nichols Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Evanston Twp High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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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Historical weather

Evanston, IL • 60202

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Dec

Sun exposure

84/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Estimated sale price

$2.32M – $2.81M

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Home values near 225 Hamilton St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
207 Hamilton St Apartment 3, Evanston, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 883 Sq. Ft.	$274,808
1205 Michigan Ave Apartment 3, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2678 Sq. Ft.	$890,882

Address	Redfin Estimate
1215 Forest Ave, Evanston, IL 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,674,450
1220 Michigan Ave, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4460 Sq. Ft.	$2,046,414

Address	Redfin Estimate
1211 Michigan Ave Apartment 2, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1377 Sq. Ft.	$385,472
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