Sold
Last Sold Price
7 beds5,678 sqft$124/sqft
1100 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.40 acresLot Size
1898Year Built
$124/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Historic Landmark Colonial on the corner of Ridge and Greenleaf. The site of the first Log Cabin School House in Evanston. Original owner was President and Founder of the Garden Club of Evanston. The home sits on a bluff and is eligible for IHPA Tax Assessment Freeze which can reduce taxes for 12 years.Historic Landmark Colonial on the corner of Ridge and Greenleaf. The site of the first Log Cabin School House in Evanston. Original owner was President and Founder of the Garden Club of Evanston. The home sits on a bluff and is eligible for IHPA Tax Assessment Freeze which can reduce taxes for 12 years.
  • Listed by: Jack 312.554.5478 jacklewitz@sbcglobal.net • IL Real Estate Specialists Inc.
Listing closed: 06/29/2016 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09156284

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,333,082

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

94.0%

Evanston, IL

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Square Feet
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$1,333,082 | 1235 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
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Sold 05/01/26

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Square Feet
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Property Information for 1100 Ridge Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $28,962 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Evanston
  • Township: EVANSTON
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Air Conditioning Type: Space Pac
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 7
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,400 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
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Num Of Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms Total: 7
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 7
  • Air Conditioning: Space Pac
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Exercise Room, Foyer, Game Room, Sun Room
  • Num of Baths: 5.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X174
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Shakes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus
  • North Coordinate: 10
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 3
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Photos Count: 23
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X15
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X14
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 29X15
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom #7 Information
  • 7th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 7
  • Bedroom #7 Room Dimensions: 25X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 18X18
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 29X18
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 25X11
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Dimensions: 27X15
Game Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Game Room
  • Dimensions: 20X17
Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Dimensions: 18X13

Property History for 1100 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2016

Sold

MRED #09156284

$705,000
Jun 2, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #575587244

$705,000
May 17, 2016

Pending

MRED #09156284

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2016

Sold

MRED #09156284

$705,000
06/02/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #575587244

$705,000
05/17/2016

Pending

MRED #09156284

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

Public Records for 1100 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$37,869Additions$102,601Total$140,470
Tax Record2023$33,203 ($2,767 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,678 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,678 SqFtStories2Lot Size17,213 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyCOOKAPN11-19-106-031Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1100 Ridge Avenue

This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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: 1100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
$705,000
7
5,678
17,400
4
3
3,268
20,526
4,871
17,900
$655,000
3
2,859
5,532
$604,000
4
2,587
10,000
$920,000
5
2,697
9,391

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