This gorgeous Queen Anne Victorian residence, circa 1880, is situated in the Ridge Historic District in close proximity to downtown Evanston, Main Street shopping, schools and both the CTA and Metra trains for easy commuting. It is a blend of both modern amenities and original details including quarter-sawn oak flooring, crown molding, 9 foot ceilings, stained glass windows, vintage hardware and light fixtures and a wrap around front porch. The first floor features a grand entrance foyer with a carved staircase, double parlor living room with three stained glass transom windows in addition to large picture windows; separate dining room with buffet nook and china closet and a renovated (2019) kitchen with modern appliances including a five burner Bertazzoni stove/oven, oversized central island, farmhouse sink, butler's pantry, heated floor and mudroom. The second floor offers a primary bedroom featuring a private bath with soaking tub and an adjoining dressing room offering additional closet and storage space, or conversion back to a second bedroom; two additional hall bedrooms with a second full bathroom, and a home office. The expansive finished third floor is ideal for a family room, play room, teenager suite or work space. It features vaulted ceilings, separate heat/AC and a full bath. There are three finished rooms in the basement plus a full bath - laundry room, play room, and recreation room in addition to utility/storage room. Enjoy spending outdoor time in the wide lot (78 x 175) featuring a patio, gardens, play space, front yard native perennial gardens (no pesticides used), wrap around porch, a two car garage wired for EV charger and two extra car parking spaces off the alley. Recent improvements: fresh interior painting, updated electrical, new sewer line, new ejector pump, new hot water heater, new Mitsubishi split system on third floor, replaced/repaired exterior portions of porch and trim, entire exterior of home painted, newer roof, new fence, and more! Enjoy touring this lovely Evanston Landmark home! Continue to show during contingency.
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$1,172,808
930 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
5beds
3,848sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.31 Acres Lot
$1,228,300 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$6,584 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,228,300
$1.09M - $1.38M
$6,584/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 16, 2024 at 01:00am
Listing courtesy of:
Geoff Brown, SRES 847-208-0422,
Baird & Warner,
Sandra Brown, SRES 847-744-7780,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Jennifer Romolo
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12006937
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X9
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 1750 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 35X50
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 270 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X18
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X19
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 594 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 33X18
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X4
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X6
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 465 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31X15
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,179
- Total interior livable area: 3,848 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 1,331
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 79 X 170
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 11191190190000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Evanston
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2024 | Sold | $1,172,808+2.1%$305/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12006937 | ||
| 7/10/2024 | Contingent | $1,149,000$299/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12006937 | ||
| 7/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+26.3%$299/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12006937 | ||
| 7/23/2021 | Sold | $910,000+1.1%$236/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11006358 | ||
| 6/30/2021 | Pending sale | $899,999$234/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11006358 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36 -99.8% | $88,999 |
| 2022 | $19,493 +2.5% | $88,999 +16% |
| 2021 | $19,019 -13.4% | $76,711 -10.6% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60202
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Nichols Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Evanston Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Washington 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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