1147 Ridge Avenue

Closed 1/12/17
Closed 1/12/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$912,000
4 beds2,800 sqft$326/sqft
1147 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.39 acresLot Size
1927Year Built
$326/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful and well maintained Hemphill Lannon-stone with sought after green tile roof 4 bedroom 3.1 bathroom home on huge corner lot (Ridge & Crain) adjacent from park & playground! Gracious entry leads to beautiful foyer and gorgeous stairway. Separate living, formal dining and updated kitchen with terrace and half bath on first level. 4 beds with 2 full bathrooms, full master bed and generous foyer on second floor with 2nd floor laundry. Finished walkout lower level with large family room with...Beautiful and well maintained Hemphill Lannon-stone with sought after green tile roof 4 bedroom 3.1 bathroom home on huge corner lot (Ridge & Crain) adjacent from park & playground! Gracious entry leads to beautiful foyer and gorgeous stairway. Separate living, formal dining and updated kitchen with terrace and half bath on first level. 4 beds with 2 full bathrooms, full master bed and generous foyer on second floor with 2nd floor laundry. Finished walkout lower level with large family room with walk out patio, full bath, mud room off attached 2 car garage and additional laundry / utility room. Unbelievable yard and grounds landscaped and with multiple areas for planting, dining, playing and privacy all enclosed with a beautiful rod iron fence and gate. Full unfinished walk up attic with leaded windows awaits your expansion ideas! A truly unique and beautiful sunny Evanston home in a prime location to walk to stores, restaurants, schools, transportation, parks and much much more!

    Sold By @properties

    Listing closed: 01/12/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09323921

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    Property Information for 1147 Ridge Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $19,205 / 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: Space Pac
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Radiant
    • Architectural Style: Greystone
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1927
    • Lot Size: 0.39 AC / 16,867 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
    • 2nd Alternate Elementary School: M L KING JR LAB EXPERIMENTAL SCHOOL
    • 2nd Alternate Jr High Middle School: DR BESSIE RHODES MAGNET SCHOOL
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • 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-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Space Pac
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Attic, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage, Terrace, Walk In Closet, Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 3 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Stamped Concrete Patio, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 3 Stories
    • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 101X167
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete,Off Alley
    • Exterior Building Type: Stone
    • Roof Type: Tile
    • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 25
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 08-24-2016
    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: 18X16
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X15
    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: 16X9
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 20X16
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Family Room Dimensions: 27X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Pantry-Butler
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: None
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X9
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Laundry Dimensions: 9X7
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Living Room Dimensions: 28X15
    Terrace Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Terrace
    • Terrace Dimensions: 21X13
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Third
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    • Dimensions: 8X7
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Third
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 23X15
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 6X5
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 15X8
    Attic Room Information
    • Room Level: Third
    • Room Type: Attic
    • Dimensions: 41X29
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Walkout Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Dimensions: 24X12

    Property History for 1147 Ridge Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jan 12, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #09323921

    		$912,000—
    Jan 4, 2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #588450142

    		$912,000—
    Nov 18, 2016

    Pending

    MRED #09323921

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    01/12/2017

    Sold

    MRED #09323921

    $912,000
    01/04/2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #588450142

    $912,000
    11/18/2016

    Pending

    MRED #09323921

    —

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

    Public Records for 1147 Ridge Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$36,221Additions$67,562Total$103,783
    Tax Record2023$24,322 ($2,027 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,102 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,102 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,464 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928CountyCOOKAPN11-19-107-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1147 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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    This home: 1147 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    $912,000
    4
    2,800
    16,867
    1139 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
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    5
    3,298
    16,464
    1201 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
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    4
    1,650
    8,000
    1200 Crain Street, Evanston, IL 60202
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    3
    1,958
    9,217
    1202 Crain Street, Evanston, IL 60202
    $979,000
    3
    2,193
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    1205 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
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