1000 Ridge Avenue

Closed 8/26/21
Closed 8/26/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$830,000
4 beds2,414 sqft$344/sqft
1000 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Single FamilyProperty Type
4,800 sq ftLot Size
1926Year Built
$344/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Fall in love with this Mediterranean custom built residence in the Ridge Historic District. You will feel as if you walked into a Parisienne home that is filled with European details - floor to ceiling palladium windows, French doors, arches and iron balconies. The dramatic living room features two-story beamed ceiling and impressive fireplace. Enjoy the sunroom for relaxing or a perfect spot for an intimate dining room as well. Gourmet kitchen features Ann Sacks tile backsplash, high end appliances,...Fall in love with this Mediterranean custom built residence in the Ridge Historic District. You will feel as if you walked into a Parisienne home that is filled with European details - floor to ceiling palladium windows, French doors, arches and iron balconies. The dramatic living room features two-story beamed ceiling and impressive fireplace. Enjoy the sunroom for relaxing or a perfect spot for an intimate dining room as well. Gourmet kitchen features Ann Sacks tile backsplash, high end appliances, and a breakfast bar with seating. Family room off the kitchen can also be formal dining. First floor main suite, is a private wing with large bedroom, updated bath and good closets. All the second floor rooms are graced with barrel vaulted ceilings - the three very large bedrooms have French door-windows and Juliette balconies, full hall bath. Dry basement has potential to create more finished space as needed, perfect tv spot, play area, sweet 1/4 powder bath. This is an ideal home for someone looking for all the character and charm of a one-of-a-kind historic property with arched doorways, balconies, carved wood, original tile with the modern features we all want - inc. custom audio system with speakers throughout main level. Appreciate the outdoors from the comfort of various private terraced patios. Just blocks to Main St. Metra and L, NU Shuttle, restaurants, parks and shops, this is a must-see! Ridge address, front of home and garage on Lee St. Sellers have made many improvements including a $45K custom Barcelona style Boral concrete tile roof.

    Sold By The Home Buyer Agents

    Listing closed: 08/26/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11129207

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $785,000

    Avg days on market

    17

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.3%

    Evanston, IL

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    Property Information for 1000 Ridge Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $15,730 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Evanston
    • Township: Evanston
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Num Of Cars: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Space Pac
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Radiator(s)
    • Architectural Style: Mediter./Spanish
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1926
    • Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,800 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 65
    • Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Nichols Middle School
    • High School District: 202
    • High School: Evanston Twp High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Door Features: French Doors,Storm Door(s)
    • Window Features: Storm Window(s),Palladian Windows
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Space Pac
    • Electric: 100 Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Foyer
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2011
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X100
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Other
    • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    • Lot Size Source: County Records
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2021-07-06T17:10:12
    • Photos Count: 48
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X11
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Dimensions: 16X13
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Pantry-Closet
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X15
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Dimensions: 25X15
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Stone
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Heated Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 12X10

    Property History for 1000 Ridge Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 26, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #11129207

    		$830,000—
    Aug 23, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1471549026

    		$830,000

    +4.0% / yr

    Jul 18, 2021

    Pending

    MRED #11129207

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/26/2021

    Sold

    MRED #11129207

    $830,000
    08/23/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1471549026

    $830,000

    +4.0% / yr

    07/18/2021

    Pending

    MRED #11129207

    —

    For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

    Public Records for 1000 Ridge Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$10,560Additions$59,058Total$69,618
    Tax Record2023$17,076 ($1,423 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,470 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,470 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1927CountyCOOKAPN11-19-113-016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1000 Ridge Avenue

    This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School
    		Public - K to 8
    Nichols Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Evanston Twp High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Eths Day School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School
    PublicK to 8

    Nichols Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Evanston Twp High School
    Public9 to 12

    Eths Day School
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 1000 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    $830,000
    4
    2,414
    4,800
    1113 Lee Street, Evanston, IL 60202
    $550,000
    4
    –
    3,850
    1010 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    –
    4
    3,730
    8,784
    1012 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    –
    –
    –
    –
    2,031
    1115 Lee Street, Evanston, IL 60202
    $851,000
    6
    3.5
    3,045
    7,046
    948 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    –
    4
    3,372
    8,379

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