Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds
1247 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1894Year Built
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Elegant yet understated 6br queen anne with a rich history beautifully restored inside and out. Special details such as arched doorways, sweeping staircase, lovely molding, granite/ss kitchen & master suite. Generous top floor office plus add'l br's/bath. New 2 car gar + attached gar, fenced yard, deck and heated sunroom. Redesigned by mayo in 1919 & located in the heart of town, a real piece of evanston history.Elegant yet understated 6br queen anne with a rich history beautifully restored inside and out. Special details such as arched doorways, sweeping staircase, lovely molding, granite/ss kitchen & master suite. Generous top floor office plus add'l br's/bath. New 2 car gar + attached gar, fenced yard, deck and heated sunroom. Redesigned by mayo in 1919 & located in the heart of town, a real piece of evanston history.

    Sold By Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    • Listed by: Claire 847.409.3737 claire.sucsy@cbexchange.com • Coldwell Banker Residential
    Listing closed: 08/13/2010 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 07463292

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $1,200,000

    Avg days on market

    34

    Sale-to-list ratio

    96.3%

    Evanston, IL

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    Property Information for 1247 Ridge Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $28,474 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Evanston
    • Township: EVANSTON
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Space Pac
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s), Zoned
    • Architectural Style: Queen Anne
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1894
    • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,200 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 Type: Attached, Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    • Parking Details: Off Alley
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 12
    • Bedrooms Total: 6
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Finished
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 6
    • Air Conditioning: Space Pac
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Exterior Access
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Master Bedroom
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Den, Exercise Room, Foyer, Gallery, Recreation Room, Sun Room
    • Num of Baths: 4.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 3 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 3 Stories
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 70 X 160
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Off Alley
    • Exterior Building Type: Frame
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: None
    • North Coordinate: 10
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 2
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Photos Count: 1
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 03-08-2010
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X16
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X14
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 14X11
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X14
    Bedroom #6 Information
    • 6th Bedroom Level: Third
    • Room Type: Bedroom 6
    • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 22X13
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X16
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 29X18
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 19X15
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X15
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 14X13
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 16X13

    Property History for 1247 Ridge Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 13, 2010

    Sold

    MRED #07463292

    $1,037,500
    Jul 19, 2010

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #295055093

    $1,037,500

    -3.3% / yr

    Jun 24, 2010

    Pending

    MRED #07463292

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/13/2010

    Sold

    MRED #07463292

    $1,037,500
    07/19/2010

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #295055093

    $1,037,500

    -3.3% / yr

    06/24/2010

    Pending

    MRED #07463292

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

    Public Records for 1247 Ridge Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$24,288Additions$95,026Total$119,314
    Tax Record2023$28,885 ($2,407 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,390 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,390 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,040 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1898CountyCOOKAPN11-19-101-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 1247 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: 1247 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    $1,037,500
    6
    11,200
    6,185
    $372,000
    5
    3,000
    $522,000
    3
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    3,075

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