$1,925,000
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,800 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 07/06/2021
Key Details
Sold Price $1,925,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,800 sqft
Price per Sqft $506
MLS Listing ID 11035930
Sold Date 07/06/21
Style Prairie
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1910
Annual Tax Amount $22,629
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 0.432 Acres
Lot Dimensions 100X188
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Architectural landmark and one of the most distinctive homes in South East Evanston. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this house, known as the Carter House, was designed in 1910 by architect Walter Burley Griffin and is a recognized leading example of Prairie School architecture. The home has been completely restored with exquisite attention to detail, preserving the character of the home while adding modern conveniences. The first floor features a large living room with huge wood burning fireplace, built-in benches and bookshelves. The dining room has marvelous built-in cabinets. Prominent oak soffits with indirect lighting tie all the rooms together on the first floor. The family room, originally built as an open veranda, has beautiful windows and heated tile floors. The kitchen includes high end appliances, custom oak cabinets, concrete countertops, and wonderful views of the backyard. Architect-designed office space off the kitchen. The light-filled second floor has four bedrooms and two full beautiful bathrooms. The primary suite comprises three rooms: large bedroom, office, and bathroom. Lower-level features mudroom, recreation/exercise room, spacious laundry, workshop, and lots of storage. The home sits on an expansive double lot with beautifully landscaped yard, patio, and tree house. The amazing coach house sits above an unbelievable heated four-car garage and includes sitting room, open kitchenette, bedroom, full bathroom and balcony over the backyard. Truly a special home just a short walk to the beach, train, restaurants, and shops.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Evanston
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Interior Features Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk
Heating Forced Air, Radiator(s)
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Laundry Sink
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio, Storms/Screens
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 4.0
Community Features Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Building
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Lincoln Elementary School
Middle Schools Nichols Middle School
High Schools Evanston Twp High School
School District 65 , 65, 202
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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