2501 Ridgeway Avenue

Closed 4/30/20
Closed 4/30/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$845,000
3 beds
2501 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,525 sq ftLot Size
1925Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Don't miss this beautifully updated English brick home in the desirable Willard School District! This home offers fresh decor, a renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, spacious and bright breakfast room, family room off the kitchen complete with a gas fireplace, formal dining room or office, large formal living room with second gas fireplace, large master suite complete with vaulted ceilings, custom Elfa walk-in closet, and large master bath with shower and soaking tub! 2 additional large...Don't miss this beautifully updated English brick home in the desirable Willard School District! This home offers fresh decor, a renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, spacious and bright breakfast room, family room off the kitchen complete with a gas fireplace, formal dining room or office, large formal living room with second gas fireplace, large master suite complete with vaulted ceilings, custom Elfa walk-in closet, and large master bath with shower and soaking tub! 2 additional large bedrooms, a finished basement with plenty of storage, new windows, hardwood floors, and a beautiful outdoor oasis perfect for entertaining complete this move-in ready home! Enjoy endless Evanston community events, steps from Bent Park and the Central Street Business District.

    Sold By Redfin Corporation

    Listing closed: 04/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10620207

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    Median sold price

    $890,000

    Avg days on market

    8

    Sale-to-list ratio

    103.8%

    Evanston, IL

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    Property Information for 2501 Ridgeway Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $17,312 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Evanston
    • Township: Evanston
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Small Duct High Velocity
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
    • Architectural Style: English
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1925
    • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,525 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 65
    • Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Haven Middle School
    • High School District: 202
    • High School: Evanston Twp High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 65
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    • Parking Details: Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Finished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Small Duct High Velocity
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Fencing: Fenced
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Water Purifier Owned
    • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 145X45
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
    • North Coordinate: 12
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 4
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2020-02-04T18:11:49
    • Photos Count: 32
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: Video
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Size: 24X13
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 24X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 18X13
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Size: 13X10
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X10
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Size: 14X12
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Size: 24X14
    • Family Room Dimensions: 24X14
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Size: 11X10
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X10
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Size: 14X19
    • Laundry Dimensions: 14X19
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Size: 20X13
    • Living Room Dimensions: 20X13
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 13X19
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 13X19

    Property History for 2501 Ridgeway Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Apr 30, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10620207

    		$845,000—
    Feb 21, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10620207

    		—
    Jan 31, 2020

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10620207

    		$849,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    04/30/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10620207

    $845,000
    02/21/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10620207

    —
    01/31/2020

    Listed (Active)

    MRED #10620207

    $849,000

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

    Public Records for 2501 Ridgeway Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$10,875Additions$69,125Total$80,000
    Tax Record2023$19,367 ($1,614 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,752 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,752 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,350 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyCOOKAPN10-11-104-024Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 2501 Ridgeway Avenue

    This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Willard Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Haven Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Evanston Twp High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School
    		Public - K to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Willard Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Haven Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Evanston Twp High School
    Public9 to 12

    Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School
    PublicK to 8

    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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