Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,911 sqft$243/sqft
514 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,313 sq ftLot Size
1943Year Built
$243/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

A personal Sanctuary from everyday life surrounded by stunning gardens that create privacy & calm. A beautiful, light-filled impeccably maintained 3 large bedrm, 1.1 bath home with a myriad of updates. The cook's kitchen offers white quartz counters & island overlooking the terrace & gardens through a lrg bay window. All baths have been remodeled with elegant marble & new fixtures. The large living rm features rebuilt woodburning fireplace & large bay window overlooking private front gardens. Dining...A personal Sanctuary from everyday life surrounded by stunning gardens that create privacy & calm. A beautiful, light-filled impeccably maintained 3 large bedrm, 1.1 bath home with a myriad of updates. The cook's kitchen offers white quartz counters & island overlooking the terrace & gardens through a lrg bay window. All baths have been remodeled with elegant marble & new fixtures. The large living rm features rebuilt woodburning fireplace & large bay window overlooking private front gardens. Dining rm offers a third bay window picking up the southern light. The 2nd floor features a newly rehabbed upper porch with new roof, railing & decking overlooking the west gardens. The dry, freshly painted basement includes a rec-room with a stone fireplace. Hardwd flrs; new furnace, electrostatic air cleaner, air conditioning unit; additional 12 to 18 inches of attic insulation reducing energy bills. Ideally located near schools, Ridgeville Park, Farmers Market, & transportation.

    Sold By RE/MAX Synergy

    Listing closed: 11/18/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10527021

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $520,000

    Avg days on market

    22

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.3%

    Evanston, IL

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    Property Information for 514 Ridge Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $11,308 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Evanston
    • Township: Evanston
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1943
    • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,313 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 65
    • Elementary School: Oakton 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
    • Parking: Space/s
    • Parking Details: Off Alley
    • Parking On Site: true
    • Parking Ownership: Owned
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Partially Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Deck
    • Num of Baths: 1.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Public
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, Security System, Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 71-80 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 44 X 174
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Off Alley
    • Exterior Building Type: Stone
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 3
    • Document Date: 2019-09-23T22:34:18
    • Photos Count: 1
    • Rural: N
    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: None
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X11
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Island
    • Kitchen Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Dimensions: 24X13
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    Deck Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Deck
    • Dimensions: 13X8
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 12X6
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 24X13
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Dimensions: 30X17

    Property History for 514 Ridge Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Nov 18, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10527021

    $465,000
    Nov 12, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #658368591

    $465,000

    +2.6% / yr

    Oct 14, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10527021

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    11/18/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10527021

    $465,000
    11/12/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #658368591

    $465,000

    +2.6% / yr

    10/14/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10527021

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

    Public Records for 514 Ridge Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$16,820Additions$45,180Total$62,000
    Tax Record2023$11,603 ($967 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,911 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,911 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,313 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated1943CountyCOOKAPN11-19-326-037-0000

    Schools near 514 Ridge 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 - 1 to 8
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    Oakton Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Chute Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Evanston Twp High School
    Public9 to 12

    Rice Childrens Center
    Public1 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: 514 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
    $465,000
    3
    1,911
    7,313
    $590,000
    3
    1,620
    5,785
    3
    1.5
    1,734
    5,963
    $350,000
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    5,719
    11,243
    $456,000
    3
    1,620
    5,676

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