Description
Evanston Landmark – Historic Architecture Meets Modern Potential This exceptional five-bedroom English Tudor estate with a two-bedroom coach house offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Evanston’s architectural heritage. Designed by renowned architect Ernest Mayo, the home showcases timeless craftsmanship and thoughtful updates-ready to be reimagined for modern living. Perfectly positioned just steps from Evanston’s lakefront, parks, and beaches, the residence rests on a double lot with manicured grounds, a private fenced yard, and a classic porte-cochere. With a new roof, new heating, new air conditioning systems, and four new wood-burning fireplaces and chimneys, the property provides a solid foundation for customization. Its historic architecture and enduring construction make it the ideal blank canvas to blend classic design with 21st-century style. Inside, a breathtaking two-story great hall with 20-foot ceilings and a grand fireplace sets the tone for the home’s remarkable scale and character. Formal living and dining rooms, a sunroom, and a light-filled solarium create elegant settings for both everyday living and refined entertaining. A mezzanine-level library overlooks the great hall, while the second floor offers spacious bedrooms filled with natural light streaming through a dramatic wall of windows. The expansive third floor includes a ballroom and flexible areas with a kitchenette-perfect for a home office, studio, or guest suite. The charming coach house features a two-car garage and a generous two-bedroom apartment-ideal for guests, extended family, or rental income. Located close to Chicago’s cultural hub, known for its world-class museums, vibrant arts and music scene. Just moments from Evanston’s downtown restaurants, boutiques, and community events, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own and reimagine a true Evanston landmark.
- Listing Courtesy of: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Details
Updated on December 5, 2025 at 11:48 pm- Property ID: MRD12525112
- Price: $2,499,000
- Property Size: 8360 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Year Built: 1912
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: Active
- Parking Total: 5
- Parcel Number: 11192090060000
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Days On Market: 6
- Basement Bath(s): No
- Fire Places Total: 5
- Cumulative Days On Market: 6
- Tax Annual Amount: 4357.58
- Cooling: Central Air
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Bar Fridge,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Wine Refrigerator,Range Hood,Gas Cooktop,Gas Oven
- Parking Features: Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Side Apron,Garage
- Room Type: Library,Sun Room,Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Bedroom 7,Walk In Closet,Pantry,Foyer,Great Room,Office
- Stories: 3 Stories,Coach House
- Directions: South of Dempster, West of Sheridan Rd.
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- Township: Evanston
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- ConstructionMaterials: Brick
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 285 Forest
- City Evanston
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60202
- Country Cook
Overview
- Single Family
- 7
- 5
- 8360
- 1912
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