Active
1144 Asbury Avenue
Evanston IL, 60202
$1,500,000
$174.14 per sqft
Active
8 Beds
7 Baths
8,614 sqft
Residential
Built in 1872
Courtesy of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Beautiful one of a kind home combines the elegance of the past with the modern amenities needed for today's living. Spacious 8614 square foot home on over 1/3 acre of land in the Ridge Historic District is nestled in a private, secluded section behind a fence of bushes. Entry hall with wonderful leaded windows welcomes you leading to an amazingly spacious living room with gorgeous crown molding, leaded windows, hardwood floors, woodburning/gas fireplace and a music room with grand piano and 2 harps. Large footprint allows for considerable room sizes which is seen in the formal dining room with a woodburning/gas fireplace and room for large seated dinner parties. Lovely architectural details are abundant throughout the home. Spacious kitchen with center island, granite and corian countertops designed by Carlson. Butler's panty has a working dumb waiter, glass doored cabinets, butcher block counter tops. New hardwood floor in family room has entertainment center with bookcases on two walls and door opening to patio overlooking wonderful professionally landscaped yard and garden as well as large side yard and 2-car garage. Second floor and third floor have 8 bedrooms, 4 of which have ensuite bathrooms. The full basement is unfinished. Fascinating history of the house is that due to polio epidemic of 1914, the owner, John Lindgren, built an open air school house so his daughter could teach the local children. A Chicago attorney, Edwin Ashcraft bought home in 1918 and soon remodeled the original Lindgren home using the well-known North Shore residential Architects Mayo and Mayo. He added a 3-car garage and later an apartment over the garage to make the coachhouse. He also redid the school house so that his son, who was a jazz musician and going to law school could live in it. Hi son, Edwin Ashcraft III, whose nickname was Squirrel, invited many musicians to come and jam together. The home became known as the Jazz House in the 1930s because many jazz musicians would come on Friday after their paid events were done and stay in the school house to jam all weekend. On Mondays they held major jazz events at the house drawing in many other musicians who could either participate or watch and listen. It was a way for musicians to meet other musicians and help each other prosper. The neighbors enjoyed the music. The home was known all over the country as a great place to hear Chicago jazz. That all ended with the advent of the Second World War. However, the memories still remain. In 1988 the majority of the land was sold to a developer, Raymond Chou, who subdivided the land in order to build 4 new homes on the grounds. The school house and coach house were retained by the seller. The current owners did a total renovation and restoration that took more than 1.5 years to complete when they purchased the home in 1989 and have continued to take care and improve as needed. This is a fabulous home in an ideal location, close to both Main Street and Dempster Street shopping and eating areas as well as short walk to schools, parks, transportation, both the "EL" and Metra at Main Street, and on to the lake. Truly a fabulous home with an amazing history.
12003633
MLSⓇ ID
March 13, 2024
Listed
May 9, 2024
Updated
Map
1144 Asbury Avenue
Evanston IL, 60202
Interior Features
Bedrooms
8
Total Bathrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
2
Interior Features
Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Bookcases
Appliances
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Laundry Description
In Unit
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Gas Log
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air, Zoned
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Natural Gas
Exterior/Building Features
Exterior Features
Deck, Storms/Screens
Architectual Style
Traditional
Roof
Shake
Sewer
Public Sewer, Sewer-Storm
School Information
School District
65
High School
Evanston Twp High School
Elementary School
Washington Elementary School
Other Property Details
Area Name
Evanston
Taxes
$24,484
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
6
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Total
2
View
No
County
Cook
Municipality
Evanston
Water Source
Lake Michigan, Public
Pool
No
Buyer Agency Compensation
2.5% - $425
Courtesy of Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, Carol Prieto,
Listing Contact: 847-778-1960
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