About This Property
Grand Victorian on a rare 75-foot-wide lot in downtown Evanston.
This special, three full story home boasts original architectural
detail, generous period proportions, and craftsmanship that cannot
be replicated in new construction. The inner entry double doors
have original cut glass windows. Other windows are original, with
original operable air flow segments in the bedrooms. The first
floor opens into a double parlor living room with original
Victorian proportions, two fireplaces - one working with a marble
surround, one (now) decorative - and new quarter-sawn oak flooring
throughout. The living room and dining room have ten foot, three
inch ceilings. The living room has two dramatic original ceiling
fixtures, the dining room a dramatic period style ceiling fixture.
The adjoining formal dining room offers period wallpaper, a
decorative fireplace with an original marble surround, and matching
new quarter-sawn oak floors. A private library off the main level
also has a wood-burning fireplace, and works equally well as a home
office, playroom, or den. The lovely sun porch has two sides of
windows and overlooks the landscaped backyard. The kitchen was
renovated in 2016 with granite countertops, some south wall upper
cabinets replaced in 2025, and refrigerator new in 2024. 42-inch
cabinetry, a pantry, and a fully updated appliance suite including
a new range hood. A sun-filled sunroom with windows on two sides
and independent baseboard heat extends living space year-round,
while a mudroom with new stairs and a powder room with a period
vanity wallpaper, new vintage wallpaper and new tile floor complete
the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite offers new
quarter-sawn oak floors, a transom window above the door, and a
private en-suite bathroom with double vanities, a soaking tub, and
a separate shower. The soaking tub with whirlpool looks onto
a gas fireplace. The walk-in shower has a steam shower
element. The second and third bedrooms carry their own
transom windows, and fourth - the home's former maid's room -
includes a full bathroom, ideal as a guest suite. A second-floor
sleeping porch, currently used as a private home office, offers
year-round comfort with its own baseboard heat. Second-floor
laundry and two full baths round out this level. The third floor is
anchored by a large finished recreation room with four skylights,
hardwood flooring, substantial eave storage, and a half bath -
flexible space for a playroom, studio, home gym, or media room. A
full basement offers dedicated storage and a wine cellar
opportunity. As one of the oldest homes in Evanston, the basement
once had a vegetable larder and retains an ice box, now decorative.
A two-car garage anchors the large back and side yards. Fabulous
in-town location: east of Ridge Avenue between Dempster Street and
Davis Street, 1411 Maple Avenue places buyers within easy walking
distance of downtown Evanston, Metra and CTA service, Dempster St.
shopping, dining and entertainment, Lake Michigan and Northwestern
University.
Phone: 425-283-2930
Address: 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017