837 Lincoln Street — Evanston, IL 60201
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Evanston, IL 60201

837 Lincoln Street

$1,595,000
4 beds · 4 baths · 4,000 sqft
Listed at $1,595,000 6 days on market $22,122/yr taxes
01About this home

Welcome to 837 Lincoln St. A classic brick Craftsman in a wonderful Evanston location with 4 bedrooms including a *ground floor* bedroom and 4 full baths blending timeless architecture with thoughtful modern updates. Built circa 1908, it showcases the rich character and detail true to the tradition, from warm woodwork to inviting, expansive living spaces, including 9 ft ceilings on the ground floor. With its solid construction and timeless design, the home offers incredible bones, thoughtfully enhanced by modern updates throughout. The generous living room is ideal for entertaining and everyday gathering, anchored by beautiful original details. The recently renovated kitchen features new cabinetry, countertops, a new range, and a comfortable eat-in area, with easy flow to the dining room and family room and direct access to the charming back porch for seamless indoor-outdoor living. A standout feature is the main-level bedroom, complemented by a newly renovated full bathroom offering flexibility and convenience rarely found in homes of this era. Upstairs, 3 spacious light-filled bedrooms that retain the architectural charm of the home, including one with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath currently used as the primary. Two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bath, and second-floor laundry adds everyday convenience.The fully finished basement expands your living space with a recreation/playroom, full bathroom, bar area with pool table, additional laundry, and plenty of storage. New garage siding and roof, and an additional parking pad add to the home's appeal. Situated in a prime location near Northwestern, Lighthouse Beach, the golf course, EL, Metra, and the shops and restaurants of Noyes and Central Street. Move in, gather and enjoy this classic home!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$1,595,000
List price
4,000
Square feet
4
Bedrooms
4 full
Bathrooms
1908
Year built
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$22,122
Annual taxes
Detached Single
Style
6
Days on market
04Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Appliances
RangeDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Gas CooktopRange Hood
Parking
Garage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Orrington Elementary School
Evanston, IL
📍0.3 mi🚗1 min🚶7 min
M Middle school
Haven Middle School
Evanston, IL
📍0.8 mi🚗2 min🚶19 min
H High school
Evanston Twp High School
Evanston, IL
📍1.5 mi🚗4 min🚶36 min
  • Dave's New Kitchen 0.2 mi
  • Soban Korea 0.2 mi
  • Stacked and Folded 0.2 mi
  • Inspired Indian 0.3 mi
  • Tomate Fresh Kitchen 0.3 mi
  • Domino's 0.5 mi
  • D&D Finer Foods 0.2 mi
  • Foster Deli 0.5 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.7 mi
  • Citgo 0.7 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.7 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 1.0 mi
  • Fullerton Park 500 ft
  • Thomas Eddy Tallmadge Park 1000 ft
  • Chandler Park 0.2 mi
  • Long Field 0.2 mi
  • Leahy Park 0.2 mi
  • Light House Landing Park 0.4 mi
  • Coffee Lab 0.3 mi
  • Cafe Coralie 0.5 mi
  • Kung Fu Tea 0.8 mi
  • Starbucks 0.8 mi
  • Colectivo Coffee 0.9 mi
  • G.R.I.N.D. Cafe 0.9 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 2, 2026
SoldThis listing
$1,585,000
Apr 9, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$1,595,000
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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