1037 Ridge Avenue

Closed 5/31/13
Closed 5/31/13
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$650,000
6 beds2,876 sqft$226/sqft
1037 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,576 sq ftLot Size
1909Year Built
$226/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Presenting a magnificent Evanston Prairie home rich with architectural details and historic value. Sturdy brick construction, luxurious oak floors and oak paneling, spacious and bright rooms throughout. Airy open backyard. Timeless living ideal for entertaining in this welcoming home. Newer electrical system, plumbing, water heater, tuckpointing, and roof. In the Ridge Historic District close to downtown!Presenting a magnificent Evanston Prairie home rich with architectural details and historic value. Sturdy brick construction, luxurious oak floors and oak paneling, spacious and bright rooms throughout. Airy open backyard. Timeless living ideal for entertaining in this welcoming home. Newer electrical system, plumbing, water heater, tuckpointing, and roof. In the Ridge Historic District close to downtown!

    Sold By Redfin Corporation

    Listing closed: 05/31/2013 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08297115

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $860,000

    Avg days on market

    17

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.6%

    Evanston, IL

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    Property Information for 1037 Ridge Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $6,216 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Evanston
    • Township: EVANSTON
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: None
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s)
    • Architectural Style: Prairie
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1909
    • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,576 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
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 6
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Finished
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Includes Accessories
    • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 6
    • Air Conditioning: None
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Exterior Access
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Deck, Enclosed Porch, Foyer, Recreation Room, Screened Porch, Storage, Walk In Closet, Other Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.2
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 3 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 3 Stories
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 51 X 176 X 52 X 176
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete,Off Alley
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
    • North Coordinate: 12
    • West Coordinate: 2
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 25
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 03-21-2013
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X9
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 18X14
    Bedroom #6 Information
    • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
    • Room Type: Bedroom 6
    • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 17X14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Flooring: Other
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X10
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Living Room Dimensions: 30X14
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #6 Information
    • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #7 Information
    • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #8 Information
    • Addtl Room 8 Flooring: Hardwood
    Deck Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Deck
    • Dimensions: 23X7
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    • Dimensions: 7X4
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Third
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 14X9
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 12X8
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 25X15
    Enclosed Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
    • Dimensions: 25X10
    Bar or Entertainment Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
    • Dimensions: 13X9
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 8X7

    Property History for 1037 Ridge Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    May 31, 2013

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #356099632

    		$650,000—
    May 31, 2013

    Sold

    MRED #08297115

    		$650,000—
    Mar 30, 2013

    Pending

    MRED #08297115

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    05/31/2013

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #356099632

    $650,000
    05/31/2013

    Sold

    MRED #08297115

    $650,000
    03/30/2013

    Pending

    MRED #08297115

    —

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

    Public Records for 1037 Ridge Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$18,865Additions$56,657Total$75,522
    Tax Record2023$17,711 ($1,476 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,876 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,876 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,575 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1911CountyCOOKAPN11-19-114-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1037 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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