930 Ridge Avenue

Closed 9/12/24
Closed 9/12/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,172,808
5 beds3,848 sqft$305/sqft
930 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.31 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$305/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This gorgeous Queen Anne Victorian residence, circa 1880, is situated in the Ridge Historic District in close proximity to downtown Evanston, Main Street shopping, schools and both the CTA and Metra trains for easy commuting. It is a blend of both modern amenities and original details including quarter-sawn oak flooring, crown molding, 9 foot ceilings, stained glass windows, vintage hardware and light fixtures and a wrap around front porch. The first floor features a grand entrance foyer with a carved...This gorgeous Queen Anne Victorian residence, circa 1880, is situated in the Ridge Historic District in close proximity to downtown Evanston, Main Street shopping, schools and both the CTA and Metra trains for easy commuting. It is a blend of both modern amenities and original details including quarter-sawn oak flooring, crown molding, 9 foot ceilings, stained glass windows, vintage hardware and light fixtures and a wrap around front porch. The first floor features a grand entrance foyer with a carved staircase, double parlor living room with three stained glass transom windows in addition to large picture windows; separate dining room with buffet nook and china closet and a renovated (2019) kitchen with modern appliances including a five burner Bertazzoni stove/oven, oversized central island, farmhouse sink, butler's pantry, heated floor and mudroom. The second floor offers a primary bedroom featuring a private bath with soaking tub and an adjoining dressing room offering additional closet and storage space, or conversion back to a second bedroom; two additional hall bedrooms with a second full bathroom, and a home office. The expansive finished third floor is ideal for a family room, play room, teenager suite or work space. It features vaulted ceilings, separate heat/AC and a full bath. There are three finished rooms in the basement plus a full bath - laundry room, play room, and recreation room in addition to utility/storage room. Enjoy spending outdoor time in the wide lot (78 x 175) featuring a patio, gardens, play space, front yard native perennial gardens (no pesticides used), wrap around porch, a two car garage wired for EV charger and two extra car parking spaces off the alley. Recent improvements: fresh interior painting, updated electrical, new sewer line, new ejector pump, new hot water heater, new Mitsubishi split system on third floor, replaced/repaired exterior portions of porch and trim, entire exterior of home painted, newer roof, new fence, and more! Enjoy touring this lovely Evanston Landmark home! Continue to show during contingency.

Listing Agents

  1. Geoff Brown

    Geoff Brown

    Listing Agent

    Baird & Warner

    P: (847) 208-0422

    M: (847) 208-0422

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  2. Sandra Brown

    Sandra Brown

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Baird & Warner

    P: (847) 744-7780

    M: (847) 744-7780

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Listing closed: 09/12/2024 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12006937

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 930 Ridge Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $36 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 3 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
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,430 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)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, 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
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished, Exterior Access
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1331
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Play Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Pantry, Bedroom 5
  • Num of Baths: 4.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 3848
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 5179
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 5179
  • Main Sq Ft: 1385
  • Upper Sq Ft: 2463
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 79 X 170
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Off Alley
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1331.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 6
  • Document Date: 2024-07-01T02:22:57
  • Photos Count: 48
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 03-25-2024
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 19X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 18X17
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 9X9
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 18X17
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Third
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 35X50
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X19
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 33X18
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 15X18
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 31X15
Play Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Play Room
  • Dimensions: 16X16
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Dimensions: 7X4
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 13X12
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Dimensions: 6X6

Property History for 930 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2024

Sold

MRED #12006937

$1,172,808—
Jul 30, 2024

Contingent

MRED #12006937

—
Jul 9, 2024

Pending

MRED #12006937

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2024

Sold

MRED #12006937

$1,172,808
07/30/2024

Contingent

MRED #12006937

—
07/09/2024

Pending

MRED #12006937

—

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

Public Records for 930 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$30,224Additions$58,776Total$89,000
Tax Record2023$36 ($3 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,899 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,899 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,738 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1883CountyCOOKAPN11-19-119-019Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 930 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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This home: 930 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
$1,172,808
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3,848
13,430
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