EXTRAORDINARY FULLY FURNISHED LAKEFRONT ESTATE IN EVANSTON! A rare opportunity to lease one of Evanston's most distinguished historic residences, just steps from Lake Michigan. Originally built by Brown and Wolcott for the prominent Hoover family, this magnificent turn-of-the-century Tudor estate offers over 10,000 square feet of luxurious living space across three levels, featuring 9 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms on a beautifully landscaped half-acre lot. Blending timeless architectural elegance with modern amenities, this exceptional home features a grand entry foyer, expansive living and entertaining spaces, multiple fireplaces, and a spectacular Chester & Chester gourmet kitchen equipped with two full-size refrigerators, three dishwashers, a built-in Miele coffee maker, oversized center island, and separate breakfast area. The impressive primary suite offers beautiful Lake Michigan views, a luxurious bath, generous closets, fireplace, and adjoining private sitting room currently used as an office. Additional highlights include updated electrical and plumbing, premium whole-home water filtration, hardwood flooring, second-floor laundry, and a newly renovated third-floor recreation space with independent heating and cooling. The resort-like grounds feature a private basketball court, in-ground trampolines, infrared sauna, mature landscaping, brick and stone walkways, outdoor lighting and sound, 32-zone irrigation system and a whole-home generator. Ideally located half a block from Lee Street Beach and Elliott Park, one block from Dempster Street Beach, and within walking distance of downtown Evanston, Northwestern University, shopping, dining, and schools. Enjoy lakefront trails, beaches, boating, tennis, and an exceptional lifestyle with convenient access to downtown Chicago. Offered fully furnished, this remarkable estate presents a truly unique luxury rental opportunity combining historic character, modern comforts, privacy, and an unbeatable lakefront location.
House for rent
Singlefamily
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air, gas, zoned
Gas dryer hookup laundry
2 Garage spaces parking
Baseboard, central, forced air, steam, zoned
What's special
Multiple fireplacesLakefront estatePrivate basketball courtIn-ground trampolinesMature landscapingInfrared saunaImpressive primary suite
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 9, Breakfast Nook, Foyer, Office, Recreation Room, Workshop
Heating
- Baseboard, Central, Forced Air, Steam, Zoned
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air, Gas, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Garbage Disposal, Gas Oven, Humidifier, Microwave Oven, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Stove, Washer, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink, Upper Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Granite Counters, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Paneling, Pantry, Pantry, Sauna, Sauna, Separate Dining Room, Special Millwork, Steam Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 10,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Open
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: 1 St Floor Full Bath, Basement, Bike Room/Bike Trails, Fire Pit, Garden, Historic/Period Mlwk, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Paneling, Private Laundry Hkup, Separate Dining Room, Special Millwork, Sprinkler System
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Sauna
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water View
Lot
- Features: Corner Lot, Garden, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 1119212006
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1912
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 10/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $14,770-0.9%$1/sqft |
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| 3/4/2025 | Listing removed | $14,900$1/sqft |
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| 11/17/2024 | Price change | $14,900-39.8%$1/sqft |
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| 8/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $24,770+66.2%$2/sqft |
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| 7/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/11/2024 | Price change | $14,900-21.2%$1/sqft |
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| 5/27/2024 | Listed for rent | $18,900$2/sqft |
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| 5/26/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/8/2024 | Listed for rent | $18,900+243.6%$2/sqft |
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| 3/20/2018 | Sold | $2,307,500+2.4%$231/sqft |
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| 3/3/2016 | Sold | $2,253,000$225/sqft |
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| 12/10/2015 | Listing removed | $5,500$1/sqft |
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| 11/7/2015 | Listed for rent | $5,500$1/sqft |
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| 6/16/2015 | Sold | $2,253,000-8%$225/sqft |
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| 5/15/2015 | Pending sale | $2,450,000$245/sqft |
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| 8/31/2014 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000-7.5%$245/sqft |
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| 2/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000-7.8%$265/sqft |
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| 6/5/2008 | Sold | $2,875,000+152.2%$288/sqft |
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| 5/6/1999 | Sold | $1,140,000$114/sqft |
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