868 Sheridan Rd

Evanston IL 60202

3800 sq. ft.

0.18 ac.

Single-Family

Last sold for $1,333,000

Karla Koziura, last sold this property on 11 August 2025 after -1 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

5 bedrooms

5 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

3800 sq. ft. floor area

0.18 ac. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in Evanston over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 868 Sheridan Rd is $1.14m.

Median value

$1.14m

Estimated value range

$407k - $2.4m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Evanston. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 868 Sheridan Rd

2025

Sold

$1,333,000

11 Aug 2025 by Karla Koziura, of Baird & Warner

2018

Sold

$928,500

07 Sep 2018 by Arla Unwin, of Baird & Warner

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