In addition to Bike the Ridge in the morning and Backstage Evanston in the afternoon, there are open houses on Sunday. Here’s a look at some of the homes available to tour.
Open Sunday 1 to 3 p.m. List price: $950,000. Taxes: $20,903. 5BR/ 3.5BA.
Located in Evanston’s Lake Shore Historic District, this updated Prairie-style home has vintage charm with oak floors and woodwork throughout.
There is formal living room with gas fireplace, and a separate formal dining room.
The eat-in kitchen has custom cabinetry, high-end stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and a breakfast bar. There is also a butler’s pantry.
An 11-by-10 foot den rounds out the main floor.
On the second floor are four bedrooms and a full bath.
A private master suite is on the third floor.
The finished basement has a recreation room, laundry facilities and full bath.
This property has a two-car garage, and is just blocks from Lincoln Elementary School, the lake, restaurants, shops and trains. For more information call Susan Salisbury with Koenig & Strey Realty at 847-492-9660.
Open noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. List price: $285,000. Taxes: $5,827. 3BR/1.5BA
This classic brick bungalow has many updates, including a newer roof and windows, and a renovated bath.
There is a combination living room/ dining room for open flow.
The updated kitchen has a fresh, streamlined look with all white cabinets and appliances as well as new granite countertops.
All three bedrooms are on the main floor.
In the basement is a family room, office, and laundry facilities.
There are hardwood floors, as well as new light fixtures, blinds and six panel doors. The electrical, central air, hot water heater, gutters and downspouts have also been updated.
This charming home, built in 1939, sits on an oversized lot and has a two-car garage. For more information, contact Jill Burgin with Prudential Rubloff Realty at 847-425-5227.
Open 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. List price: $1,395,000. Taxes: $21,755. 6BR/5.5BA.
This stately French Provincial home in Northwest Evanston has generously-sized rooms and hardwood floors throughout.
There is a formal living room with wood-burning fireplace (gas starter) and a separate formal dining room.
The renovated eat-in kitchen has custom white cabinetry, granite countertops, all stainless steel kitchen appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a breakfast bar.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a grand family room, with soaring cathedral ceiling, fireplace and wet bar, that overlooks a professionally landscaped yard.
Completing the main floor is an office suite with full bath that can also be used as a private in-law or au pair suite.
On the second floor are five bedrooms including a master suite with his/hers walk-in closets and an elegant marble bath.
An additional bedroom, with full bath, is in the basement, along with a den/media room and laundry area.
This elegant home in the Lincolnwood Elementary School district has a slate roof, copper gutters and a four-car-tandem garage. For more information, contact Mike Thomas with @Properties at 847-322-6968.
Open noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. List price: $475,000. Taxes: $8,419. 2BR/2BA.
This penthouse unit has airy, light-filled spaces. The living room has soaring ceilings, skylights, hardwood floors and a wood-burning fireplace.
The streamlined kitchen has stainless steel appliances, room for a dining room table, and access to a balcony. It also has a Bosch washer/dryer.
There are two bedrooms, including a large master bedroom with ensuite bath and large walk-in closet. The second bedroom can also be used as an office or den.
There is 14-by-4 foot storage space in the basement and garage parking. For more information, contact Lynne Heidt with @Properties at 847-417-4190.