Active

1812 Asbury Avenue

Evanston IL, 60201

$1,579,000


$210.53 per sqft

Active

5 Beds

5 Baths

7,500 sqft

Residential

Built in 1874

Courtesy of Pyne Properties, LLC

For the first time in 40 years, this historic mansion is ready to change hands. Originally constructed in 1874 for a former member of Congress and the first president of the Evanston Board of Trustees, the Charles J. Gilbert House is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. A Second Empire Victorian with Italianate features and mansard roof that were de rigueur for prominent estates of the time, the subsequent addition of a portico with Corinthian columns was inspired by the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, further punctuating the incredible curb appeal and prominence of one of Evanston's most important historical homes. Approaching the entrance, you are greeted by a gracious brick patio spanning the full width of the home with beautifully carved double entry doors. Once inside, the stunning original woodwork of the central hallway and staircase balustrades will take your breath away. Two double parlors are accessed on either side, leading the visitor to stately living and entertaining rooms; each with 9 foot tall windows welcoming the light and soaring ceilings with hand-carved plaster medallions crowning the chandeliers. There are three imported Italian marble fireplaces on the first level, with a total of eight throughout the home; of which two are fired by gas; one by wood with the remaining five decorative. A separate formal dining room is bathed in light and grace and the all-stainless kitchen spills out onto a breakfast area overlooking an expansive and beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees. Moving up, the second floor hosts four large bedrooms with generous closets, including a primary suite with large adjoining reception area, a second full bath, laundry room, home office, and a grand 40x12 covered porch providing a secluded outdoor oasis overlooking the well manicured foregrounds along Asbury Ave. The third floor contains a large one bedroom in-law apartment with its own living, dining and kitchen; a large recreation room that in bygone times served as a ballroom; and a game room that has hosted many a billiards match. A second two bedroom in-law apartment with kitchen, full bath, laundry and living quarters along with the mechanicals and storage for the house can be found belowdecks in the partially above grade basement. In all, there's approximately 7,500 square feet of mostly finished living space on a 28,000 square foot (115x244) lot within walking distance to downtown Evanston's abundant shopping, dining and entertainment options; commuter Metra and Chicago "el" train lines; Northwestern University and Lake Michigan.

12108102

MLS ID

July 12, 2024

Listed

October 8, 2024

Updated

Map

1812 Asbury Avenue
Evanston IL, 60201

Interior Features

Bedrooms

5


Total Bathrooms

5


Full Bathrooms

4


Half Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Plaster


Appliances

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Built-In Oven, Range Hood


Laundry Description

In Unit, Multiple Locations


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Gas Log, Gas Starter


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Partial, Space Pac, Gas


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Natural Gas, Radiator(s)

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.63 Acres


Exterior Features

Deck, Patio, Porch


Architectual Style

Victorian


Sewer

Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm

School Information

School District

65


High School

Evanston Twp High School


Elementary School

Orrington Elementary School

Other Property Details

Area Name

Evanston


Taxes

$38,500


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

89


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking Total

2


View

No


County

Cook


Municipality

Evanston


Water Source

Lake Michigan, Public


Pool

No

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

10/2/2024

Active

9/9/2024

Under contract

8/12/2024

Price change

$1,579,000

-5%

Courtesy of Pyne Properties, LLC, Daniel Pyne,
Listing Contact: 773-343-9142 

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