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$2,490,000
↓ $400K (13.8%)
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1232 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202
bedrooms
11 Beds
bathrooms
6 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
8,600 Ft²
$16,928
Est. Monthly

About This Property

The "Castle on Ridge" - A rare opportunity to buy this Magnificent and Iconic mansion for the first time in nearly 50 years. De-signed by noted architect Stephen A. Jennings, this house is beautifully positioned on nearly an Acre with a full Coach house, expansive yards, and a 4 car garage. The Grand Entry welcomes you to this 18 room residence with 11 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 3 staircases, updated custom kitchen with sitting room, formal dining room, huge family room and a third floor Ballroom!  The house boasts large windows, detailed millwork, and high ceilings with natural light flooding the home.  A spectacular staircase three stories high soars above original Stained Glass Windows and a Pipe Organ fa-cade!  This Grand and Lofty staircase is the focal point of the house.  With over 8,600 square feet of living space this home provides endless possibilities and flexibility!  A rented 2nd floor two bedroom apartment in the Coach house is a great income bonus.
Unit Size
8,600 Ft²
Days on Market
-
Land Size
0.89 acres
Price per sqft
$290
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$4,701
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1897

Listed By

Linda Levin
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

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Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
Parking Details
Has Garage
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 6
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Other
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Laundry Features: In Unit
Rooms: 18
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Fireplaces: 7
Basement: Partially Finished, Storage Space, Full
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 8600
Square Footage Source: $0
Architectural Style: Greystone
Year Built: 1896
Construction Materials: Stone
Lot Size Area: 38768.4
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.89
Lot Size Square Feet: 38768.4
Lot Size Dimensions: 147X275X153X249
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Financial Details
Tax Annual Amount: $56,411
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Central Air
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiant
Sewer : Public Sewer
Location Details
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: None

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1897
  • Effective Year Built: 1897
  • Building Count: 2
  • Total Rooms: 17
  • Bedroom Count: 9
  • Bathroom Count: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Partial Bathrooms: 5
  • Building Condition: 6
  • Building Quality: 7
  • Construction Type: 12
  • Building Style: 63
  • Exterior Walls Type: 24
  • Interior Walls Type: 0
  • Roof Shape Type: 0
  • Roof Cover Type: 14
  • Floor Count: 300
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 0
  • Basement Type: 7
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Garage Type: 4
  • Parking Space Count: 3
  • Patio Type: 0
  • Porch Type: 0
  • Pool Type: 0

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 38,621
  • Total Building Area: 10,109
  • Gross Building Area: 10,109
  • Building Area: 10,109
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 10
  • Heated Square Feet: 10,109
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: OWNERS
  • Land Acres: 0000000887
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 2-09
  • Legal Description 1: PART BLK1 WILDER & CHASES ADD TO EV ANSTON NE4 SEC24 TWP41N RNG13E 3P & PART BLK3 O A CRAINS SUB N2NW4NW4

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65
  • Census Tract: 809800

Geography

  • District: 17
  • Parcel: 11-19-100-007-0000
  • Block: 1
  • Lot: 6
  • Meridian: SEC 19
  • Municipality: EVANSTON
  • Latitude: 42.0406
  • Longitude: -87.6889

    Address

  • Full Address: 1232 Ridge Ave
  • Address - House Number: 1232
  • Address - Street Name: Ridge
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: IL
  • City Name: Evanston
  • Carrier Code: C003
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 1226
  • Zip Code: 60202

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Amount: $6,856,177
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 17001

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.2555
  • Valuation Date: Dec 13, 2023
  • Confidence Score: 48
  • Final Value: 2,863,078
  • High Value: 3,594,650
  • Low Value: 2,131,505

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $2,601,980
  • Market Land Value: $849,660
  • Market Improvement Value: $1,752,320

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $260,198
  • Assessed Land Value: $84,966
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $175,232
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1232 Ridge Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 1232 Ridge Avenue was built in 1897 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1232 Ridge Avenue is $2,514,900.
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