1144 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
FOR SALE

1144 Asbury Ave
Evanston, IL 60202

  • 8 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 8,614 sqft
  • 8 Beds
  • 7 Baths
  • 8,614 sqft

$1,500,000

Est. Mortgage $10,430/mo*
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Description

Beautiful one of a kind home combines the elegance of the past with the modern amenities needed for today's living. Spacious 8614 square foot home on over 1/3 acre of land in the Ridge Historic District is nestled in a private, secluded section behind a fence of bushes. Entry hall with wonderful leaded windows welcomes you leading to an amazingly spacious living room with gorgeous crown molding, leaded windows, hardwood floors, woodburning/gas fireplace and a music room with grand piano and 2 harps. Large footprint allows for considerable room sizes which is seen in the formal dining room with a woodburning/gas fireplace and room for large seated dinner parties. Lovely architectural details are abundant throughout the home. Spacious kitchen with center island, granite and corian countertops designed by Carlson. Butler's panty has a working dumb waiter, glass doored cabinets, butcher block counter tops. New hardwood floor in family room has entertainment center with bookcases on two walls and door opening to patio overlooking wonderful professionally landscaped yard and garden as well as large side yard and 2-car garage. Second floor and third floor have 8 bedrooms, 4 of which have ensuite bathrooms. The full basement is unfinished. Fascinating history of the house is that due to polio epidemic of 1914, the owner, John Lindgren, built an open air school house so his daughter could teach the local children. A Chicago attorney, Edwin Ashcraft bought home in 1918 and soon remodeled the original Lindgren home using the well-known North Shore residential Architects Mayo and Mayo. He added a 3-car garage and later an apartment over the garage to make the coachhouse. He also redid the school house so that his son, who was a jazz musician and going to law school could live in it. Hi son, Edwin Ashcraft III, whose nickname was Squirrel, invited many musicians to come and jam together. The home became known as the Jazz House in the 1930s because many jazz musicians would come on Friday after their paid events were done and stay in the school house to jam all weekend. On Mondays they held major jazz events at the house drawing in many other musicians who could either participate or watch and listen. It was a way for musicians to meet other musicians and help each other prosper. The neighbors enjoyed the music. The home was known all over the country as a great place to hear Chicago jazz. That all ended with the advent of the Second World War. However, the memories still remain. In 1988 the majority of the land was sold to a developer, Raymond Chou, who subdivided the land in order to build 4 new homes on the grounds. The school house and coach house were retained by the seller. The current owners did a total renovation and restoration that took more than 1.5 years to complete when they purchased the home in 1989 and have continued to take care and improve as needed. This is a fabulous home in an ideal location, close to both Main Street and Dempster Street shopping and eating areas as well as short walk to schools, parks, transportation, both the "EL" and Metra at Main Street, and on to the lake. Truly a fabulous home with an amazing history.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$174
Listed
45 days ago

Home Details for 1144 Asbury Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 13Types of Rooms: Bedroom 4, Foyer, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Screened Porch, Bedroom 5, Pantry, Bedroom 2, Office, Walk In Closet, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Mud Room, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Master Bedroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 8Number of Bathrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 8614 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, DisposalDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In Unit,Second Floor LaundryMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ZonedHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 3Fireplace: Gas Log, Living Room, Bedroom, Dining RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storms/ScreensFlooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability AccessFloors: Hardwood
Security
Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShakePatio / Porch: DeckOther Structures: Garage(s)
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm

Days on Market

Days on Market: 45

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1872
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 10242070370000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,500,000Price Per Sqft: $174
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Evanston
School Information
Elementary School: Washington Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 65Jr High / Middle School: Nichols Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 65High School: Evanston Twp High SchoolHigh School District: 202

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12003633

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Listing Info

Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5% - $425Buyer Agency Commission Type: See Remarks:
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12003633Attic: Unfinished

Additional Information

CurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedMlg Can ViewMlg Can Use: IDX
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Carol Prieto, (847) 778-1960
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12003633

Price History for 1144 Asbury Ave

DatePriceEventSource
03/14/2024$1,500,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12003633
03/14/2024ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11927291
11/30/2023$1,700,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11927291

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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2021
Tax$34,015
Assessment$1,341,710
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1144 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 is a 8 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 8,614 sqft single-family home built in 1872. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Mar 14, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12003633.