Exquisite penthouse condo in Evanston's Dryden Mansion. Designed in 1916 by George Maher for Ellen Eastman Dryden, niece and heiress to the Eastman Kodak fortune. Every linear inch has been renovated, polished and brought back to life with careful restoration of the original architecture - all with a fresh eye and designed with the best luxe finishes. The kitchen, laundry room, three baths plus powder were gut renovated. The kitchen is clad with classic Statuario marble setting off a Venetian plaster hood, Parisian-inspired marble floor and integrated appliances by Sub-Zero/Wolf/Cove. New marble baths, refurbished floors, Visual Comfort light fixtures, new laundry room with built-in storage and laundry sink - too many improvements to list! The residence is centered on the mansion's original ballroom. Spanning a dramatic 65 feet, with barrel vault ceiling and original millwork, the space is easily defined by function: kitchen, media, dining and an elegant living room space anchored by a large fireplace. Adjacent to the ballroom is a beautifully scaled den situated above the mansion's portico, currently serving as an office and secondary media space. The private bedroom wing includes the main suite, rivaling a 5-star hotel, with French doors, walk-in closet and marble spa-like bath: soaking tub, generous steam shower, heated floors and designer-sourced lighting. There are two additional, spacious bedrooms with two dedicated marble baths and a new powder room. Welcome guests via the warmth of a skylit vestibule and usher them into a proper foyer with guest closet. A private treetop terrace completes the livability of the penthouse with plenty of sunny space for dining, relaxing and container gardening. An extra-large, two-car brick garage and jumbo storage space are practical luxuries. The Dryden Mansion is all about ease - just 25 minutes to O'Hare, 25 minutes to downtown via the train and so close to all North Shore suburbs. The ideal in-between location in lovely, vibrant Evanston! Walk to Union restaurant, Space music venue, Trader Joe's, Jewel, Pour coffee shop and wine bar, Northwestern's campus, the Metra, the El and the lakefront. A jewel-like condo that lives like a North Shore mansion.
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$1,393,000
1314 Ridge Ave UNIT 4, Evanston, IL 60201
3beds
3,740sqft
Condominium, Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
-- sqft lot
$1,415,900 Zestimate®
$372/sqft
$6,644 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,415,900
$1.27M - $1.57M
$6,644/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 14, 2025 at 01:18pm
Listing courtesy of:
Nancy Powers 847-763-0200,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Stephanie Mitchell
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12363448
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Third
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Den
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Dimensions: COMBO
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X16
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Closet, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Marble)
- Level: Third
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 1000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X40
Other
- Level: Third
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X17
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Lobby
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,740 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 11183250281004
- Special conditions: Exceptions-Call List Office
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
- Major remodel year: 2022
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Evanston
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $1,339 monthly
- Services included: Water, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Condo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2025 | Sold | $1,393,000$372/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12363448 | ||
| 6/11/2025 | Pending sale | $1,393,000$372/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12363448 | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Contingent | $1,393,000$372/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12363448 | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,393,000+80.3%$372/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12363448 | ||
| 9/25/2020 | Sold | $772,500-3.4%$207/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10774758 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,617 +4.2% | $81,034 |
| 2022 | $18,823 -23.1% | $81,034 -12.2% |
| 2021 | $24,489 +4.9% | $92,278 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60201
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Dewey Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dewey Elementary School
- Middle: Nichols Middle School
- High: Evanston Twp High School
- District: 65
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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