Discover timeless elegance at 225 Hamilton in South East Evanston, Steps from Lake michigan, beaches,schools,trains,restaurants,shops and so much more. This enchanting residence recently updated marries classic architectural details and modern amenities, creating an inviting space perfect for relaxing and both formal and informal entertaining. Entering the home you are welcomed into the grand central foyer with brick fireplace. The open foyer allows access to all rooms on the main level, including the grand staircase. The sitting room or office has a coved ceiling and built in cabinetry, the living room offers a tiled fireplace and french doors leading to the gracious front porch over looking Stockham Place Park. The expansive dining room with fireplace,built-in oak buffet and french doors to the porch. The butler's pantry with sink, 2nd dishwasher and ice maker and an abundance of cabinets leads to the light filled kitchen with spacious eating area.The showcase of the home is the two-story beamed cathedral Great Room perfect for large gatherings or simply the family and friends hang out space. This amazing room has a massive fireplace, built-in bookcases and floor to ceiling palladian windows. two newly renovated bathrooms on the 2nd level. The gorgeous yard has a beautiful bluestone patio with natural gardens. The yard is fully fenced with a 2 car garage. This home truly offers a quintessential South East Evanston living experience with it's elegant design, spacious rooms and prime location!
Active
$2,270,000
225 Hamilton St, Evanston, IL 60202
6beds
5,416sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
0.33 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$419/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick fireplaceTiled fireplaceMassive fireplaceModern amenitiesSteps from lake michiganClassic architectural detailsSitting room or office
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Maxine Goldberg 847-922-4815,
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore,
Mark Goldberg 847-254-8800,
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12411905

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Walk In Closet, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Eating Area, Office, Recreation Room, Sitting Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X15
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X18
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 832 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X26
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Butler, Granite Counters), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X20
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Lower
- Area: 744 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X24
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Storage
- Level: Basement
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X10
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X10
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- Central Air, Small Duct High Velocity
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Daylight
- Number of fireplaces: 6
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Den/Library, Dining Room, Grand Entry Hall
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,416 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Dimensions: 149 X 97
Details
- Parcel number: 11192040090000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1894
- Major remodel year: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $419/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,339,990
- Annual tax amount: $30,331
- Date on market: 7/20/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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