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736 Central Street

Evanston, IL 60201
  • $1,300,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 14 Days
  • MLS #: 12351561
UPDATED: 24 min ago
$1,300,000
  • 5
    BEDS
  • N/A
    ACRES
  • 3
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 4,100
    SQFT
  • $317
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1930
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
Middle School:
School District:
65

Description

Welcome to the ever so charming corner lot residence at 736 Central Street -just steps to Lighthouse Beach! This home is absolutely delightful from the moment you walk in the front door. A 3 story home and full finished basement spreads over 4100 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Originally built as a primary residence in 1930 for the family of the famous coffee maker, Stewart Brothers Coffee, this home has been thoughtfully preserved and perfectly modernized to suit today's lifestyle. All Hardwood floors, beautiful arched wood burning fireplace, arched door frames, original coved ceilings, fantastic sun room leads to an attached backyard that lives like a summer dream ( Fully paved and fenced). Just renovated all white kitchen and quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, window over the kitchen sink, and pantry storage. Powder room on the main floor and coat closet carefully placed at the entry. The second floor is a flawless layout featuring 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the second floor find a master suite with his and her closets, and a just renovated, super classy ensuite spa bath with a glass enclosed shower, subway tile, dual Kohler vanities and medicine cabinets. Up one more flight find a nanny suite/ 4th bedroom with an attached full bathroom and a bonus room ( great play room, office, nap space, reading nook) with original all shiplap paneling. In the basement find utility room and side by side laundry, family room with Luxury Vinyl flooring and a 5th bedroom. The detached two car garage is equipped with an entire upper level ready to go for an ADU, 20x20. The garage driveway invites parking for two additional cars( 4 car parking). Orrington School is located just around the corner. Walk to the Harbor in Wilmette, shops on Central Street, GP Lighthouse Butterfly Garden, Northwestern Campus. 22 minutes to Ogilvie Station on the purple line. Dual zone air conditioning. 200 amp electricity. New roof 2021( 30 year life). Some tuck pointing 2 years ago. All new copper plumbing. Boiler 2023. The sewer line has a fiberglass liner.

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736 Central Street Evanston, IL 60201

  • Price: $1,300,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 14 Days
  • Updated: 24 min ago
  • MLS #: 12351561
5
Beds
3
Baths
1
½ Baths
N/A
Acres
4,100
SQFT
$317
$/SQFT
1930
Built
Neighborhood:
Cook
County:
Cook
Area:
Cook
Elementary School:
Orrington Elementary School
Middle School:
Haven Middle School
High School:
Evanston Twp High School
School District:
65
Property Description
Welcome to the ever so charming corner lot residence at 736 Central Street -just steps to Lighthouse Beach! This home is absolutely delightful from the moment you walk in the front door. A 3 story home and full finished basement spreads over 4100 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Originally built as a primary residence in 1930 for the family of the famous coffee maker, Stewart Brothers Coffee, this home has been thoughtfully preserved and perfectly modernized to suit today's lifestyle. All Hardwood floors, beautiful arched wood burning fireplace, arched door frames, original coved ceilings, fantastic sun room leads to an attached backyard that lives like a summer dream ( Fully paved and fenced). Just renovated all white kitchen and quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, window over the kitchen sink, and pantry storage. Powder room on the main floor and coat closet carefully placed at the entry. The second floor is a flawless layout featuring 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the second floor find a master suite with his and her closets, and a just renovated, super classy ensuite spa bath with a glass enclosed shower, subway tile, dual Kohler vanities and medicine cabinets. Up one more flight find a nanny suite/ 4th bedroom with an attached full bathroom and a bonus room ( great play room, office, nap space, reading nook) with original all shiplap paneling. In the basement find utility room and side by side laundry, family room with Luxury Vinyl flooring and a 5th bedroom. The detached two car garage is equipped with an entire upper level ready to go for an ADU, 20x20. The garage driveway invites parking for two additional cars( 4 car parking). Orrington School is located just around the corner. Walk to the Harbor in Wilmette, shops on Central Street, GP Lighthouse Butterfly Garden, Northwestern Campus. 22 minutes to Ogilvie Station on the purple line. Dual zone air conditioning. 200 amp electricity. New roof 2021( 30 year life). Some tuck pointing 2 years ago. All new copper plumbing. Boiler 2023. The sewer line has a fiberglass liner.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style ColonialEnglishTudor Foundation Details Concrete Perimeter Is Parking Included In Price Yes Lot Features Corner LotGarden Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre Other Structures Second Residence Parking Features Brick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedOff StreetDrivewayOwnedGarage Parking Total 4 Roof Asphalt Types 3 Stories Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances Double OvenRangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s) Approximate Finished Sq Ft 0 Attic FinishedInterior Stair Basement Bathrooms YN No Basement Details FinishedRec/Family AreaStorage SpaceFull Bathroom Double SinkSoaking Tub Bedrooms Below Grade 1 Bedrooms Total 4 Cooling Central Air Dining Room Separate Fireplace Features Wood Burning Fireplace Location Living Room Fireplaces Total 1 Flooring Hardwood Heating Natural Gas Laundry Features Gas Dryer HookupIn UnitSink Room Type Bedroom 5Bonus RoomWalk In ClosetStorageRecreation RoomFoyerSun RoomGallery Rooms Bedroom 5 (Basement) Bonus Room (Third) Walk In Closet (Second) Storage (Basement) Walk In Closet (Second) Recreation Room (Basement) Foyer (Main) Sun Room (Main) Gallery (Second) Storage (Third) Bedroom 2 (Second) Bedroom 3 (Second) Bedroom 4 (Third) Dining Room (Main) Family Room (N/A) Kitchen (Main) Laundry (Basement) Living Room (Main) Master Bedroom (Second) Rooms Total 10 Total Sq Ft 0 Unfinished Sqft 0 Window Features Storm Window(s)Window TreatmentsSome Wood Windows

Property Features

Age 91-100 Years Assessor Square Footage 2410 Association Fee Frequency Not Applicable Association Fee Includes None Built Before1978 YN Yes Community Features ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet Paved Corporate Limits Evanston Currently Leased No Disability Access And Or Equipped No Electric 200+ Amp Service General Information Historical District Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required Mls Actual Status Active New Construction YN No Ownership Fee Simple Rebuilt YN No Rural No Sewer Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions List Broker Must Accompany Tax Annual Amount 17225.17 Tax Year 2023 Township Evanston Type Detached Single Water Source Lake Michigan

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