#12329880, Meredith Schreiber, Listing Office: @properties Christie's International Real Estate
736 Central St Evanston, IL 60201
Property details
About 736 Central St
Welcome to the ever so charming corner lot residence at 736 Central Street -just steps to Lighthouse Beach! This home is absolutely delightful from the moment you walk in the front door. A 3 story home and full finished basement spreads over 4100 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Originally built as a primary residence in 1930 for the family of the famous coffee maker, Stewart Brothers Coffee, this home has been thoughtfully preserved and perfectly modernized to suit today's lifestyle. All Hardwood floors, beautiful arched wood burning fireplace, arched door frames, original coved ceilings, fantastic sun room leads to an attached backyard that lives like a summer dream ( Fully paved and fenced). Just renovated all white kitchen and quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, window over the kitchen sink, and pantry storage. Powder room on the main floor and coat closet carefully placed at the entry. The second floor is a flawless layout featuring 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the second floor find a master suite with his and her closets, and a just renovated, super classy ensuite spa bath with a glass enclosed shower, subway tile, dual Kohler vanities and medicine cabinets. Up one more flight find a nanny suite/ 4th bedroom with an attached full bathroom and a bonus room ( great play room, office, nap space, reading nook) with original all shiplap paneling. In the basement find utility room and side by side laundry, family room with Luxury Vinyl flooring and a 5th bedroom. The detached two car garage is equipped with an entire upper level ready to go for an ADU, 20x20. The garage driveway invites parking for two additional cars( 4 car parking). Orrington School is located just around the corner. Walk to the Harbor in Wilmette, shops on Central Street, GP Lighthouse Butterfly Garden, Northwestern Campus. 22 minutes to Ogilvie Station on the purple line. Dual zone air conditioning. 200 amp electricity. New roof 2021( 30 year life). Some tuck pointing 2 years ago. All new copper plumbing. Boiler 2023. The sewer line has a fiberglass liner.
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Brick Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Architectural Style: Colonial, English, Tudor
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $1,300,000
- Price/SqFt: $317
- Annual Tax Amount: $16,496
- Tax Year: 2022
- Lot: Corner Lot, Garden
- Directions: Corner residence at Central & Sherman One block East of Ridge.
- Year Built: 1930
- Living Area: 4,100 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12351561
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
- Office Phone: (312) 751-0300
- Office Email: jmiller@jamsonsir.com
- Listing Agent: Elizabeth Amidon
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Jun 30, 2010 | Home Sold | $622,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2022 | $73,835 | $16,496 |
2021 | $61,258 | $15,511 |
2020 | $61,258 | $15,362 |
2019 | $67,096 | $15,047 |
2018 | $69,925 | $18,371 |
2017 | $69,925 | $17,902 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Orrington Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•2636 Orrington Ave
4
Kingsley Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•2300 Green Bay Rd
6
Dewey Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.3 mi
•1551 Wesley Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $114,318. Residents of Evanston, IL typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 736 Central St
The listing price of 736 Central St property is $1,300,000.
The property 736 Central St is a house located in Evanston, Illinois, 60201.
Active Listing: 736 Central St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 736 Central St are: Orrington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Kingsley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dewey Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Haven Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Nichols Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Dr Ml King Jr Literary & Fine Arts School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Evanston Township High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), New Trier Township High School Winnetka (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Acero Charter School Newtwork- Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $16,496 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 30, 2010 for $622,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 736 Central St has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 736 Central St is 4,100 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 736 Central St is 1930.
This home is located at 736 Central St in Evanston, IL and zip code 60201 in the Milburnwood neighborhood. This 4,100 square foot home was built in 1930. Features: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 29, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,300,000.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Evanston, IL there were more than 34 sold above asking price, over 21 sold below and more than 8 were sold right at the asked price. In April 2025 in Evanston, IL there were 31% more homes for sale than in March. The median list price of listings available in April 2025 was $431,968, while the average time on the real estate market was 18 days.