For the first time in 40 years, this historic mansion is ready to change hands. Originally constructed in 1874 for a former member of Congress and the first president of the Evanston Board of Trustees, the Charles J. Gilbert House is celebrating its 150th birthday this year. A Second Empire Victorian with Italianate features and mansard roof that were de rigueur for prominent estates of the time, the subsequent addition of a portico with Corinthian columns was inspired by the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, further punctuating the incredible curb appeal and prominence of one of Evanston's most important historical homes. Approaching the entrance, you are greeted by a gracious brick patio spanning the full width of the home with beautifully carved double entry doors. Once inside, the stunning original woodwork of the central hallway and staircase balustrades will take your breath away. Two double parlors are accessed on either side, leading the visitor to stately living and entertaining rooms; each with 9 foot tall windows welcoming the light and soaring ceilings with hand-carved plaster medallions crowning the chandeliers. There are three imported Italian marble fireplaces on the first level, with a total of eight throughout the home; of which two are fired by gas; one by wood with the remaining five decorative. A separate formal dining room is bathed in light and grace and the all-stainless kitchen spills out onto a breakfast area overlooking an expansive and beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees. Moving up, the second floor hosts four large bedrooms with generous closets, including a primary suite with large adjoining reception area, a second full bath, laundry room, home office, and a grand 40x12 covered porch providing a secluded outdoor oasis overlooking the well manicured foregrounds along Asbury Ave. The third floor contains a large one bedroom in-law apartment with its own living, dining and kitchen; a large recreation room that in bygone times served as a ballroom; and a game room that has hosted many a billiards match. A second two bedroom in-law apartment with kitchen, full bath, laundry and living quarters along with the mechanicals and storage for the house can be found belowdecks in the partially above grade basement. In all, there's approximately 7,500 square feet of mostly finished living space on a 28,000 square foot (115x244) lot within walking distance to downtown Evanston's abundant shopping, dining and entertainment options; commuter Metra and Chicago "el" train lines; Northwestern University and Lake Michigan.
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$1,490,000
1812 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
7beds
7,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1874
0.63 Acres Lot
$1,595,800 Zestimate®
$199/sqft
$6,200 Estimated rent
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$1,595,800
$1.42M - $1.79M
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Listed by:
Daniel Pyne 773-343-9142,
Pyne Properties, LLC
Bought with:
Greg Cirone
xr realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12258428
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Breakfast Room, Game Room, Office, Other Room, Recreation Room, Great Room, Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 418 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 6
- Level: Basement
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X15
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X15
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 570 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38X15
Game room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 384 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X16
Great room
- Level: Third
- Area: 480 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 32X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Galley, Breakfast Room, Granite Counters), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X9
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X5
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Bay Window(s), Shutters)
- Level: Main
- Area: 836 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 38X22
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X20
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X15
Sitting room
- Level: Second
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Cooling
- Partial, Small Duct High Velocity, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood, Multiple Water Heaters, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, In Unit, Multiple Locations
Features
- In-Law Floorplan, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Basement, Bedroom, Den/Library, Dining Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 7,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.63 Acres
- Dimensions: 115X244X115X244
Details
- Parcel number: 10132190160000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Plaster
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1874
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Evanston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $199/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,650,000
- Annual tax amount: $38,499
- Date on market: 1/23/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2025 | Sold | $1,490,000-5.6%$199/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12258428 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2025 | Pending sale | $1,579,000$211/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12258428 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2025 | Contingent | $1,579,000$211/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12258428 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,579,000$211/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12258428 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2024 | Listing removed | $1,579,000$211/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12108102 Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,579,000$211/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12108102 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2024 | Contingent | $1,579,000$211/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12108102 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2024 | Price change | $1,579,000-4.3%$211/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12108102 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000$220/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12108102 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11886219 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2024 | Price change | $1,650,000-8.3%$220/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11886219 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2024 | Price change | $1,799,000-5.3%$240/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11886219 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2023 | Price change | $1,899,000-4.8%$253/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11886219 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$266/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11886219 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $165,000 |
| 2023 | $38,500 +4.3% | $165,000 |
| 2022 | $36,897 -3% | $165,000 +10.5% |
| 2021 | $38,041 +1.1% | $149,339 |
| 2020 | $37,640 +1.1% | $149,339 -9.5% |
| 2019 | $37,217 +0.6% | $165,016 +16.8% |
| 2018 | $37,013 -1.8% | $141,279 |
| 2017 | $37,696 +8.7% | $141,279 |
| 2016 | $34,671 -3.5% | $141,279 +2% |
| 2015 | $35,931 +0.9% | $138,501 |
| 2014 | $35,614 +2.4% | $138,501 |
| 2013 | $34,768 +3.8% | $138,501 -5.2% |
| 2012 | $33,497 +4.1% | $146,040 |
| 2011 | $32,177 +2.4% | $146,040 |
| 2010 | $31,416 +0.3% | $146,040 -7.2% |
| 2009 | $31,307 +4.5% | $157,330 -4% |
| 2008 | $29,971 +5.8% | $163,886 |
| 2007 | $28,327 +2.8% | $163,886 +18.1% |
| 2006 | $27,564 +1.7% | $138,745 |
| 2005 | $27,116 +2.9% | $138,745 |
| 2004 | $26,348 +16.4% | $138,745 +32.8% |
| 2003 | $22,628 +2.8% | $104,497 |
| 2002 | $22,003 -0.3% | $104,497 |
| 2001 | $22,075 +1.8% | $104,497 +11.8% |
| 2000 | $21,676 | $93,450 |
| 1999 | $21,676 | $93,450 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Side
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Dewey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
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- 7/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Orrington Elementary School
- Middle: Haven Middle School
- High: Evanston Twp High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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