1217 Ridge Ave
Description
- Listed by Michael Thomas • @properties Christie’s International Real EstateP: (847)-322-6968 mike@michaelthomasrealty.com
- Listed by Charles Richart • @properties Christie’s International Real EstateP: (847)-763-0200 chaz@thethomasteamonline.com
Property Details for 1217 Ridge Avenue
Property Details for 1217 Ridge Avenue
| Status | Active ( Private ) |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 12629138 |
| Days on Market | - |
| Rental Incentives | - |
| Costs & Fees | - |
| Available Date | 05/15/2026 |
| Lease Term | Lease Length: 12 Months |
| Furnished | Unfurnished |
| Property Type | Rental |
| MLS Type | Residential Rental |
| Year Built | 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 AC / 11,840 SF |
| County | Cook County |
Location
Building Information for 1217 Ridge Avenue
Property Information for 1217 Ridge Avenue
- 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
- Parking Details: Brick Driveway, Circular Driveway, Shared Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached
- Max Pet Weight: 100.0
- Pet Information: Dogs OK
- Front Exposure: North, South, East, West, Park
- Interior Property Features: High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Dining Combo
- Num Of Rooms: 13
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
- Community Features: Park
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Double Sink,Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower,Soaking Tub
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Basement Type: Partially Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full, Walk-Out Access
- Bedrooms Possible: 5
- Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Furnished: No
- Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
- Basement Bathrooms: Yes
- Fireplace Location: Family Room
- Room Type: Bedroom 5, Den, Office, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Storage, Heated Sun Room
- Num of Baths: 5.1
- Fencing: Fenced, Wood
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
- Type: 4+ Stories
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
- Other Equipment: CO Detectors, Backup Sump Pump;, Multiple Water Heaters
- Rebuilt: No
- Rehabilitated: Yes
- Rehab Year: 2021
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Age: 100+ Years
- Type Detached: 4+ Stories
- Total Sq Ft: 6987
- Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 6987
- Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 7987
- Lower Sq Ft: 900
- Main Sq Ft: 2297
- Upper Sq Ft: 3790
- Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
- Lot Dimensions: 74 X 160
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
- Waterfront: No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
- Exterior Building Type: Cedar
- Construction: Cedar
- Roof Type: Asphalt
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Historical District
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Unfinished Lower Sq Ft: 1000
- Property Attached: No
- Public Document Count: 3
- Document Date: 2026-04-28T23:15:59
- Photos Count: 39
- Rural: N
- OpenHouse Count: 0
- Virtual Tour: None
- Virtual Tour YN: No
- Master Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Curbless/Roll in Shower, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr
- Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X15
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 19X15
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X15
- 4th Bedroom Level: Third
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 23X18
- 5th Bedroom Level: Third
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 23X11
- Dining Room Level: Main
- RoomType_DR: Dining Room
- Dining Room Dimensions: 16X22
- Family Room Level: Main
- RoomType_FR: Family Room
- Family Room Dimensions: 25X22
- Kitchen Level: Main
- RoomType_KT: Kitchen
- Kitchen Dimensions: 20X13
- Laundry Level: Second
- Room Type: Laundry
- Laundry Dimensions: 9X8
- Living Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Living Room Dimensions: 30X19
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Storage
- Dimensions: 6X8
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Foyer
- Dimensions: 17X16
- Room Level: Walkout Basement
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Dimensions: 21X16
- Room Level: Walkout Basement
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Dimensions: 22X12
- Room Level: Walkout Basement
- Room Type: Office
- Dimensions: 18X13
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Heated Sun Room
- Dimensions: 14X8
- Room Level: Third
- Room Type: Den
- Dimensions: 12X10
Property History for 1217 Ridge Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Rented MRED #11978016 | $10,200 | — |
| May 23, 2024 | Leases Out MRED #11978016 | — | |
| May 23, 2024 | Pending MRED #11978016 | — | |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Listed (Active) MRED #11978016 | $12,500 | — |
| May 11, 2023 | Rented MRED #11771060 | $12,500 | — |
| Apr 29, 2023 | Listed (Active) MRED #11771060 | $11,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/24/2024 | Rented MRED #11978016 | $10,200 |
| 05/23/2024 | Leases Out MRED #11978016 | — |
| 05/23/2024 | Pending MRED #11978016 | — |
| 02/29/2024 | Listed (Active) MRED #11978016 | $12,500 |
| 05/11/2023 | Rented MRED #11771060 | $12,500 |
| 04/29/2023 | Listed (Active) MRED #11771060 | $11,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 1217 Ridge Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 1 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Rice Childrens Center Public1 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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