An exceptional opportunity to own a five-bedroom, 4.5-bath Hemphill-built home, nestled in the private lake front East Milburn Park area. Built in 1939, this stunning Lannon stone property features 13 rooms, including five spacious bedrooms and 4.5 baths. With refinished hardwood floors throughout and freshly painted white walls, the home is a blank canvas, ready for your personal touch. The first floor offers a welcoming living room with a stone fireplace and a grand dining room, both adorned with elegant plaster cornices. Nearby, a private paneled office provides a perfect workspace, just steps from the living room. Adjacent to the office, a three-season screened porch invites you to enjoy the tranquil sounds and breeze of Lake Michigan. The entryway is highlighted by a beautiful iron railing staircase leading to the second-floor landing. Original to the home are a St. Charles cabinet kitchen and pantry, as well as well-preserved tiled bathrooms. The second floor includes a primary bedroom suite, two other large bedrooms with a hall bath. The 2nd floor back stairway leads to two smaller bedrooms and a hall bath. The expansive third floor remains unfinished, offering a whole-house fan and abundant storage space, with the potential to transform into a playroom or additional living area. The lower level features a paneled family room with a a stone fireplace, a large laundry and utility room , as well as a separate tool room that would make an ideal wine cellar. A two-car attached garage, central air conditioning, and heating complete the standard amenities. This home is in excellent condition and presents a blank slate for updates to modern luxury standards. Positioned just steps from an iconic lighthouse and one house away from Lake Michigan, it offers close light house beach access and proximity to a scenic nature trail. The property is part of a family trust, sold as-is.
Closed
$1,808,750
4 Milburn Park, Evanston, IL 60201
5beds
5,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
-- sqft lot
$1,860,100 Zestimate®
$362/sqft
$7,271 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 29, 2025 at 12:28am
Listing courtesy of:
Michael Brennan 312-286-7706,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Bradford Browne 847-971-7002,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Stacy Terpsma
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12196429

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X10
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Enclosed porch
- Features: Flooring (Stone)
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X25
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 416 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X26
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 775 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X31
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Historic/Period Mlwk, Workshop Area (Interior)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Masonry, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 5,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Driveway (Concrete)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Dimensions: 128 X 170 X 95 X 170
Details
- Has additional parcels: Yes
- Parcel number: 11072010060000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Storm
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Evanston
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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