225 Hamilton Street
Evanston, IL 60202

Status: Sold
Single Family
6 beds
5 baths
5,400 sq.ft
Listing Price: $2,150,000

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.

Property details

Interior Features
Additional Rooms Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Foyer, Office, Pantry, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level
Appliances Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop
Square Feet 5,400
Square Feet Source Other
Basement Description Unfinished
Bath Amenities Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Basement Bathrooms Yes
Basement Full ,English
Bedrooms Count 6
Bedrooms Possible 6
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Living Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Great Room
Fireplace Count 6
Baths FULL Count 4
Baths Count 6
Baths Half Count 2
Interior Property Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Pantry
Total Rooms 14
Rooms
room 1
Type Bedroom 5
Level Third
Dimensions 17X14
Flooring Hardwood
room 2
Type Bedroom 6
Level Third
Dimensions 14X19
Flooring Hardwood
room 3
Type Breakfast Room
Level Main
Dimensions 11X13
Flooring Hardwood
room 4
Type Office
Level Third
Dimensions 14X14
Flooring Hardwood
room 5
Type Sitting Room
Level Main
Dimensions 15X15
Flooring Hardwood
room 6
Type Recreation Room
Level Lower
Dimensions 24X32
Flooring Hardwood
room 7
Type Foyer
Level Main
Dimensions 9X26
Flooring Hardwood
room 8
Type Utility Room-Lower Level
Level Basement
Dimensions 23X18
room 9
Type Storage
Level Basement
Dimensions 18X14
room 10
Type Pantry
Level Main
Dimensions 8X13
Flooring Hardwood
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 14X18
Flooring Hardwood
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 15X15
Flooring Hardwood
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Second
Dimensions 15X14
Flooring Hardwood
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 18X18
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level Main
Dimensions 24X32
Flooring Hardwood
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 14X14
Flooring Hardwood
Type Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler, Breakfast Room, Granite Counters
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 10X10
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 16X17
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 12X16
Flooring Hardwood
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 100+ Years
Approx Year Built 1894
Parking Total 2
Driveway Brick
Exterior Building Type Brick,Cedar
Exterior Property Features Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 06/19/2024 2:30 pm
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air, Space Pac
CommunityFeatures Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major Evanston
Corporate Limits Evanston
Directions West of Sheridan, East of Forest
Elementary School Dewey Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 65
Heat/Fuel Steam
High Sch Evanston Twp High School
High Sch Dist 202
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Jr High/Middle School Nichols Middle School
Jr High/Middle Dist 65
Township Evanston
Property / Lot Details
Lot Dimensions 149X97
Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Ownership Fee Simple
Square Footage Comments TOTAL MEASURED: 8023 Sq.Feet FLOOR 1 = 1556 Sq.Feet FLOOR 2 = 742 Sq.Feet FLOOR 3 = 1633 Sq.Feet FLOOR 4 = 818 Sq.Feet FLOOR 5 = 1632 Sq.Feet FLOOR 6 = 1348 Sq.Feet PORCH = 294 Sq.Feet
Type Detached 3 Stories
Property Type Detached Single

Financials

Financing Cash
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 11192040090000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $30,331
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2022
$2,150,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12083300
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 99 days
Basement Full ,English
Type Detached 3 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 07/08/2024
Year Built 1894
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