Description
Experience timeless elegance and create cherished memories in this enchanting 1924 stucco cottage on a truly idyllic North Evanston block. Nestled among tree-lined streets, this 3BD/1.5BTH with full basement welcomes you with warmth and character in every detail. This picturesque home becomes a seasonal showpiece- imagine winter’s first snow gracing the handsome facade, twinkling holiday lights, and candlelight adorning original windows. Step inside to find a thoughtfully designed layout with abundant sunlight streaming through each room, creating a vision straight out of a storybook. Entertain easily with the classic brick gas fireplace surrounded by gorgeous built ins, hardwood floors throughout, separate living and dining rooms, stunning sunroom, and screened in porch overlooking the expansive fenced-in backyard. The charming kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, classic cabinetry, gas range, and butler’s pantry. Upstairs you’ll find two well-proportioned bedrooms with a full bath, great closet space, and linen closet. The inviting lower level offers a plethora of space to be used however you like, featuring a family room, third bedroom, convenient half bathroom (with easy opportunity to transform to a full bath), side by side laundry room, and storage galore. Brand new furnace in 2024. Summers are a joy with endless opportunities for al fresco dining or gatherings under a canopy of mature trees. Located within top-rated school districts and moments from vibrant downtown Evanston, shopping, dining, parks, and Metra access- this exceptional home offers not only a superb location but a lifestyle of comfort and community.
- Listing Courtesy of: North Clybourn Group, Inc.
Details
Updated on December 15, 2025 at 2:45 pm- Property ID: MRD12522573
- Price: $749,000
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathroom: 1
- Year Built: 1924
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: Contingent
- Parking Total: 2.5
- Parcel Number: 10114110080000
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Architectural Style: Cottage
- Buyer Agent MLS Id: MRD1010808
- Days On Market: 23
- Basement Bedroom(s): 1
- Purchase Contract Date: 2025-12-14
- Basement Bath(s): Yes
- Living Area: 0.1377
- Fire Places Total: 1
- Cumulative Days On Market: 23
- Tax Annual Amount: 1149.92
- Roof: Asphalt
- Cooling: None
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Appliances: Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Humidifier
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
- Room Type: Enclosed Porch,Family Room,Sitting Room
- Stories: 2 Stories
- Directions: North of Golf, west of Greenbay, between Grant and Payne
- Buyer Office MLS ID: MRD87291
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Not Reported
- Elementary School: Lincolnwood Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Haven Middle School
- High School: Evanston Twp High School
- Township: Evanston
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- ConstructionMaterials: Stucco
- Contingency: Attorney/Inspection
- Interior Features: Dry Bar,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s)
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 2221 Lincolnwood
- City Evanston
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60201
- Country Cook
Overview
- Single Family
- 2
- 1
- 1924
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