921 Ridge Avenue

Closed 4/9/21Virtual Tour
Closed 4/9/21Virtual Tour
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,600,000
5 beds4,289 sqft$373/sqft
921 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.58 acresLot Size
1886Year Built
$373/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Best lifestyle...where working from home feels like you're on vacation every day! This luxury renovation offers everyone space to work/study from home comfortably with over 4200 sf interior space and over 1/2 an acre lot- even room for a pool! Or, just enjoy the fully fenced yard with a large deck, play-set area and inviting large fire-pit patio. A 3-car garage with a fully renovated 1- bedroom coach house may also be perfect for a homebound college child, an au pair, or potential rental income....Best lifestyle...where working from home feels like you're on vacation every day! This luxury renovation offers everyone space to work/study from home comfortably with over 4200 sf interior space and over 1/2 an acre lot- even room for a pool! Or, just enjoy the fully fenced yard with a large deck, play-set area and inviting large fire-pit patio. A 3-car garage with a fully renovated 1- bedroom coach house may also be perfect for a homebound college child, an au pair, or potential rental income. Endless possibilities... blocks from town, transportation, beaches and more. Oh... and it is absolutely gorgeous with the highest finishes completely rebuilt in 2016. The original 1880's marble fireplace anchors the sun-filled Living Room with its soaring ceilings & an elegant Dining Room with coffered ceilings & bay window is perfect for hosting. Always the heart of the home, the Chef's Kitchen with its over-sized island, custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances, marble counters, heated floors & built-in coffee maker will delight. Opening to the Family Room you will find a lovely gas fireplace, heated floors & plantation shutters. Four bedrooms including the Master suite with walk-in closet & spectacular bath, a large hall bath, laundry and cozy sitting area with a cathedral-sized window completes the living space on the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor private retreat features a charming bedroom & office each with "balcony" walk-out skylights, a private bath & alcove space. Smart-home features are throughout allowing effortless control to lighting, home security, sound via a smart phone. This home provides a wonderful "urban" suburban lifestyle!
  • Listed by: Lisa Miceli 847.736.2440 LMiceli@jamesonsir.com • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Julie Fleetwood 847.902.2539 jfleetwood@jamesonsir.com;jfleetwood@jamesonsir.com • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 04/09/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10885310

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 921 Ridge Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $21,409 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 Stories
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Evanston
  • Township: Evanston
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Num Of Cars: 6.0
  • Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Zoned
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant, 2+ Sep Heating Systems, Zoned
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Lot Size: 0.58 AC / 25,121 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), Transmitter(s), Carport
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Driveway
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, In-Law Arrangement, 2nd Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned
  • Electric: 400 Amp Service or Greater
  • Basement Description: Unfinished, Exterior Access
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Deck, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Pantry, Sitting Room, Storage, Walk In Closet, Workshop, Other Room
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories,Coach House
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories, Coach House
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Park Adjacent, Mature Trees
  • Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 127 X 200
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete,Side Drive
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2020-09-28T17:56:55
  • Photos Count: 39
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: 15X15
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 18X12
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 13X12
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 14X10
  • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: None
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 19X15
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes,Plantation Shutters
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Family Room Size: 15X14
  • Family Room Window Treatments: Plantation Shutters
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island,Pantry-Walk-in
  • Kitchen Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Kitchen Size: 15X13
  • Kitchen Window Treatments: Plantation Shutters
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Laundry Size: 7X6
  • Laundry Window Treatments: None
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 20X17
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Shades,Plantation Shutters
Additional Room #1 Information
  • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 1 Size: 18X10
  • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #2 Information
  • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 2 Size: 14X13
  • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #3 Information
  • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 3 Size: 14X12
  • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #4 Information
  • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Marble
  • Addtl Room 4 Size: 17X12
  • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #5 Information
  • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Porcelain Tile
  • Addtl Room 5 Size: 14X8
  • Addtl Room 5 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #6 Information
  • Addtl Room 6 Size: 6X5
  • Addtl Room 6 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #7 Information
  • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Hardwood
  • Addtl Room 7 Size: 9X6
  • Addtl Room 7 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #8 Information
  • Addtl Room 8 Size: 18X11
  • Addtl Room 8 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #9 Information
  • Addtl Room 9 Flooring: Other
  • Addtl Room 9 Size: 40X15
  • Addtl Room 9 Window Treatments: None
Additional Room #10 Information
  • Addtl Room 10 Flooring: Other
  • Addtl Room 10 Size: 20X17
  • Addtl Room 10 Window Treatments: None
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
Storage Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Storage
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
Office Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Office
Work Room Information
  • Room Level: Walkout Basement
  • Room Type: Work Room
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
Sitting Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Sitting Room

Property History for 921 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 9, 2021

Sold

MRED #10885310

$1,600,000—
Apr 7, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #695979115

$1,600,000—
Apr 7, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1457420489

$1,600,000

+16.1% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/09/2021

Sold

MRED #10885310

$1,600,000
04/07/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #695979115

$1,600,000
04/07/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1457420489

$1,600,000

+16.1% / yr

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

Public Records for 921 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$55,264Additions$92,736Total$148,000
Tax Record2023$36,302 ($3,025 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,657 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,657 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885CountyCOOKAPN11-19-120-010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 921 Ridge Avenue

This home is within Evanston Twp Hsd 202 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dr Bessie Rhodes Magnet School
Public - K to 8
Nichols Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Evanston Twp High School
Public - 9 to 12
Eths Day School
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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