1. Illinois
2. Evanston
3. 225 Hamilton Street

225 Hamilton Street, Evanston, IL 60202

• 6 beds |
• 6 baths |
• 5,416 sqft

Property Description

Discover timeless elegance at 225 Hamilton in Southeast Evanston, just steps from Lake Michigan, beaches, schools, trains, restaurants, and shops. Recently updated, this enchanting home blends classic architectural details with modern comforts, creating a space that feels both gracious and livable. The welcoming foyer, anchored by a brick fireplace, connects easily to every room on the main level. A sitting room or office features a coved ceiling and built-in cabinetry, while the living room-with its tiled fireplace-opens through French doors to a porch overlooking Stockham Place Park. The dining room, with its own fireplace and built-in oak buffet, offers a warm backdrop for gatherings. Function meets style in the butler's pantry, complete with sink, second dishwasher, ice maker, and abundant cabinetry, leading to a light-filled kitchen with breakfast area. The home's centerpiece is the beamed cathedral Great Room-dramatic yet comfortable-with a fireplace, bookcases, and soaring Palladian windows. It's equally suited for entertaining or quiet family evenings. Upstairs, two beautifully renovated bathrooms complement private bedrooms, while the third floor offers flexible space for a guest suite, teen retreat, or creative studio. With its thoughtful layout and adaptable design, 225 Hamilton welcomes every generation, offering rooms that suit a variety of lifestyles and life stages. Outdoors, a bluestone patio and natural gardens provide a serene retreat within the fenced yard, complete with a two-car garage. 225 Hamilton delivers quintessential Southeast Evanston living-refined, inviting, and perfectly located.

Listing Status:

Active

Listing Office:

Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore : 847-922-4815

Listing Agent:

Maxine Goldberg : 847-922-4815

MLS ID:

12411905

Interior

• General: Cathedral Ceiling(s)Built-in FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s)BookcasesHistoric/Period MlwkBeamed Ceilings
• Rooms: Walk In ClosetBedroom 5Bedroom 6Eating AreaOfficeRecreation RoomSitting RoomFoyerUtility Room-Lower LevelStorage
• Appliances: Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherHigh End RefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Wine RefrigeratorCooktopOvenRange HoodGas Cooktop
• Dining: Separate
• Laundry: Sink
• Basement: Partially FinishedDaylight
• Flooring: Hardwood
• A/C: Central AirSmall Duct High Velocity
• Heating: Steam
• Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaces: 6
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• Parking: Brick DrivewayGarage Door OpenerOn SiteGarage OwnedDetachedGarageParking spaces: 2

Construction

• Roofing: Asphalt
• Windows: Skylight(s)
• General: 4+ Stories

Location

• HOA Amenities: LakeCurbsSidewalksStreet LightsStreet PavedNot Applicable
• Originating MLS: mred
• School District: 65
• County: Cook

Lot

• Zoning: 11192040090000

Utilities

• Utilities: Circuit Breakers
• Water: Lake MichiganPublic
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: mred
• Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Maxine Goldberg, Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore