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1232 Ridge AvenueEvanston, IL 60202

Cook County

$2,490,000List price
11Beds
7Baths
8,600Sq Ft
1896Year built
0.89Acre lot
4Garage
18 months agoOn market

Description

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.

Property Information

Property type
Residential
Sub-type
Single Family Residence
Style
Greystone
Year built
1896
Living area
8,600 Sq Ft
Lot size
0.89 acres
Lot dimensions
147X275X153X249
Garage spaces
4
Parking spaces
4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Days on market
550
MLS® Listing#
12265463

Property Features

Appliances
Double Oven · Microwave · Dishwasher · Refrigerator · Bar Fridge · Freezer · Washer · Dryer · Disposal · Trash Compactor · Wine Refrigerator · Other
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Natural Gas · Radiant
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplace
Family Room · Living Room · Master Bedroom · Wood Burning · Gas Starter
Basement
Partially Finished · Storage Space · Full
Parking
Detached · Garage
Laundry
In Unit
Construction
Stone
Roof
Slate
Sewer
Public Sewer

Rooms

Second

  • Bedroom 1014X14
  • Bedroom 1112X19
  • Bedroom 218X16
  • Laundry13X13
  • Master Bedroom32X21
  • Office23X17

Third

  • Bedroom 818X6
  • Bedroom 614X14
  • Sitting Room37X17
  • Bedroom 718X10
  • Bedroom 326X21
  • Bedroom 421X18
  • Bedroom 513X19

Main

  • Breakfast Room9X9
  • Bedroom 916X22
  • Dining Room22X16
  • Family Room13X13
  • Kitchen18X23
  • Living Room22X39

Schools

Elementary
Washington Elementary School
Middle
Nichols Middle School
High
Evanston Twp High School
District
Evanston Twp High School

Financial Details

Annual taxes
$56,411Tax year 2025
Parcel number
11191000070000

Directions

Go to Ridge to Dempster

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Listing Courtesy: Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty - (312) 320-6741

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

Last Updated: 2025-04-07T00:00:00.000Z

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