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Last Sold Price
3 beds
2537 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,800 sq ftLot Size
1940Year Built
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Quality built 2 story colonial in winning willard school dist. This sunny home has been well cared for by long-time owner is ready for your personal touch. Features incl pretty arches & hdwd flrs. Liv rm w/ bay window & fpl. Sep din rm w/corner cabinets opens to florida rm. 3 brs. Inc master w/dressing rm which could be master bath. Full basement w/fpl ready to be finished. New roof. Estate sale. Taxes being protesteQuality built 2 story colonial in winning willard school dist. This sunny home has been well cared for by long-time owner is ready for your personal touch. Features incl pretty arches & hdwd flrs. Liv rm w/ bay window & fpl. Sep din rm w/corner cabinets opens to florida rm. 3 brs. Inc master w/dressing rm which could be master bath. Full basement w/fpl ready to be finished. New roof. Estate sale. Taxes being proteste

    Sold By Coldwell Banker Residential

    • Listed by: Liz 847.733.2826 lbulf@jamesonsir.com • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
    Listing closed: 11/16/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 08150729

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

    100.3%

    Evanston, IL

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    Property Information for 2537 Ridgeway Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $11,981 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Evanston
    • Township: EVANSTON
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 1.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1940
    • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,800 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 Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Heated
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: North, East, West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Fuses
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
    • Room Type: Foyer, Sun Room, Tandem Room
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Storm
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch, Roof Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 71-80 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 40X145
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Stone
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 14
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: Image360
    • Virtual Tour YN: Yes
    • Virtual Tour Date: 09-27-2012
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X16
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    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 Dimensions: 15X12
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: N/A
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 22X13
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 8X13
    Sun Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Sun Room
    • Dimensions: 11X12
    Theatre Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Tandem Room
    • Dimensions: 6X5

    Property History for 2537 Ridgeway Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 16, 2012

    Sold

    MRED #08150729

    $410,000
    Nov 15, 2012

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #344261608

    $410,000
    Sep 26, 2012

    Pending

    MRED #08150729

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/16/2012

    Sold

    MRED #08150729

    $410,000
    11/15/2012

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #344261608

    $410,000
    09/26/2012

    Pending

    MRED #08150729

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

    Public Records for 2537 Ridgeway Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$14,500Additions$40,679Total$55,179
    Tax Record2023$12,556 ($1,046 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,659 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,659 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940CountyCOOKAPN10-11-104-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 2537 Ridgeway Avenue

    This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    Public - K to 5
    Public - 6 to 8
    Public - 9 to 12
    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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    Nearby home values

    AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
    This home: 2537 Ridgeway Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    $410,000
    3
    5,800
    $805,000
    4
    5,797
    $615,000
    4
    2
    2,315
    5,800
    4
    1,667
    8,700
    4
    3,034
    8,700
    2,768
    6,300

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