1221 Lee Street, Evanston, IL 60202

$1,195,000 Asking Price

6 beds
5 baths
4,485  sqft
Built in 1904

Unsurpassed curb appeal with a modern interior and room for everyone in this 4400+ sq ft home with high ceilings. Make this home your own! All the big improvements are done: roof, windows, exterior paint, 220 amp electric,2 zone HVAC's , sump pump, water heater and more. Set on a lush corner lot in the heart of Evanston- a short walk to Washington and Nichols schools, Main & Dempster Street shopping districts and the Crown CC. The wrap-around front porch complete with a swing welcomes you to this 3 story spacious, sun filled home! The first floor has a versatile layout with a double parlor living room with bay windows and a fireplace. Original pocket doors lead to the dining room with butler's pantry. This space could also be a first floor bedroom suite and includes a full bath. It is a pleasure to cook and spend time in the ultra modern Modulnova designed kitchen with a large island, quartz countertops and breakfast area. All appliances are Miele including a convection oven, magnetic induction cooktop and hood, dishwasher, microwave and no touch faucet. The large family room is lined with bookshelves and could be easily opened to the kitchen. The second floor has 5 bedrooms, a tandem sitting room,2 full baths and a laundry room. The 3rd floor is an oasis with its dramatic vaulted ceilings and abundant light and includes the large primary suite with sitting room and reading area, spa-like bath, office with cozy window seat, kitchenette- including a beverage refrigerator, sink,dishwasher and microwave and a separate work out room overlooking the backyard. There is a full unfinished basement with loads of potential. The outdoor area has a private brick patio and garden, grassy yard and a 2 1/2 car garage with an electric car charging station. Perfect home for multi-generational living!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Bookcases, Separate Dining Room
Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Eating Area, Exercise Room, Foyer, Office, Sitting Room, Tandem Room
Master Bath:
Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Zoned
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Frame, Patio, Garage(s)
Style:
Queen Anne
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
3 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
65
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
11191120190000

Utilities

Utilities:
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5%

This listing courtesy of:
Baird & Warner, Emily McClintock

About Evanston, IL

Housing

Number of Units
34,442
Median Home Value
$458,735
Median Rent
$1,435

43.62% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.95% are vacant.

Commute

Car
34.24%
Public Transportation
11.68%
Walk to Work
6.09%
Work from Home
45.40%
Other
0.47%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
79,913
Median Age
37.70
Median Household Size
2.52

Education

High School
10.90%
Associate’s Degree
4.07%
Bachelor’s Degree
29.99%
Graduate Degree
38.89%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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