1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
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1232 Ridge Avenue,Evanston, IL 60202
$2,890,000
- 11 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 8,600 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:linda levin
Office:jameson sotheby's intl realty
MLS#:12265463
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$2,890,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$336.05
About this home
The "Castle on Ridge" - A rare opportunity to buy this Magnificent and Iconic mansion for the first time in nearly 50 years. De-signed by noted architect Stephen A. Jennings, this house is beautifully positioned on nearly an Acre with a full Coach house, expansive yards, and a 4 car garage. The Grand Entry welcomes you to this 18 room residence with 11 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 3 staircases, updated custom kitchen with sitting room, formal dining room, huge family room and a third floor Ballroom! The house boasts large windows, detailed millwork, and high ceilings with natural light flooding the home. A spectacular staircase three stories high soars above original Stained Glass Windows and a Pipe Organ fa-cade! This Grand and Lofty staircase is the focal point of the house. With over 8,600 square feet of living space this home provides endless possibilities and flexibility! A rented 2nd floor two bedroom apartment in the Coach house is a great income bonus.
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Home facts
- Year built:1896
- Listing Id #:12265463
- Added:128 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:11
- Total bathrooms:8
- Full bathrooms:6
- Half bathrooms:2
- Living area:8,600 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Natural Gas, Radiant
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Slate
- Year built:1896
- Building area:8,600 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.89 Acres
Schools
- High school:Evanston Twp High School
- Middle school:Nichols Middle School
- Elementary school:Washington Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,890,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$336.05
- Tax amount:$75,418 (2023)
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