Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds
2541 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,797 sq ftLot Size
1938Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming NW Evanston home in Willard School district. Careful expansion & renovation has maintained the original architectural detail, yet added many amenities for today's buyer - kitchen/family room great room, mud room, 2nd floor laundry, 1st floor office (or 5th bedroom), large 2nd floor bedrooms and more. Formal living room with woodburning fireplace and formal dining room (currently used as music room). Master suite features his & hers walk-in closets plus master bath. Three generously sized...Charming NW Evanston home in Willard School district. Careful expansion & renovation has maintained the original architectural detail, yet added many amenities for today's buyer - kitchen/family room great room, mud room, 2nd floor laundry, 1st floor office (or 5th bedroom), large 2nd floor bedrooms and more. Formal living room with woodburning fireplace and formal dining room (currently used as music room). Master suite features his & hers walk-in closets plus master bath. Three generously sized family bedrooms plus one additional bath on second floor. Finished recreation room in basement; brick paver patio and more.

    Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices KoenigRubloff

    Listing closed: 03/10/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09350461

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $726,500

    Avg days on market

    14

    Sale-to-list ratio

    101.4%

    Evanston, IL

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    Property Information for 2541 Ridgeway Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $14,847 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Evanston
    • Township: EVANSTON
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1938
    • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,797 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)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 11
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Brick Paver Patio
    • 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
    • Driveway: Off Alley
    • Exterior Building Type: Concrete
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: Commuter Bus
    • North Coordinate: 12
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 4
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 23
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 09-23-2016
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X15
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X13
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X11
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 20X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Second
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 8X7
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 18X13
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 19X17
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 13X11
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 12X10

    Property History for 2541 Ridgeway Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 10, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #09350461

    $805,000
    Mar 8, 2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #590498626

    $805,000

    +1.0% / yr

    Jan 26, 2017

    Pending

    MRED #09350461

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/10/2017

    Sold

    MRED #09350461

    $805,000
    03/08/2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #590498626

    $805,000

    +1.0% / yr

    01/26/2017

    Pending

    MRED #09350461

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

    Public Records for 2541 Ridgeway Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$14,500Additions$62,295Total$76,795
    Tax Record2023$17,789 ($1,482 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,944 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,944 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939CountyCOOKAPN10-11-104-010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 2541 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: 2541 Ridgeway Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
    $805,000
    4
    5,797
    $410,000
    3
    5,800
    $615,000
    4
    2
    2,315
    5,800
    2,768
    6,300
    $689,000
    3
    2,847
    3,049
    $640,000
    4
    3,246
    3,049

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