Overview

  • Updated On:
  • February 12, 2026
  • 5 Bathrooms
  • 1 Garages
  • 5,700 ft2
  • Year Built:1903

1235 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

$ 1,395,000
1235 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202, Evanston, Cook

Property Description

Welcome to this property located in Evanston, IL. featuring 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 5,700 square feet of living space. Built in 1903. this home is offered at $1,395,000.

Unveil this stunning 5700 square foot Georgian home. Built in 1903 and located in Evanston’s Historic Ridge District, this residence offers a rare combination of grand scale and architectural integrity. The three-story main residence features eight bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms. Upon entry, the welcoming black and white sunroom abounds with sunlight. The grand entry into the foyer and living room is steeped in historic character. Floor-to-ceiling mahogany walls, decorative plaster ceilings, dark oak hardwood floors throughout, soaring 12 foot ceilings and an elegant three story staircase. The spacious living room is anchored by a wood burning fireplace and large windows. Ideal for festive gatherings or a quiet evening at home. Adjacent to the living room and kitchen is a 19×19 sq/ft dining room. Perfect for holiday celebrations. The expansive kitchen boasts high-end appliances. Sub-Zero refrigerator, two Bosch dishwashers and an industrial Garland six burner gas stove, two ovens and a side grill. The kitchen nook outlined by windows galore provide beautiful light throughout the day. The nook also features a side balcony, perfect for outside summer dinners. The second level encompasses four sizable bedrooms and hardwood floors throughout. Two en-suite bedrooms, the third and fourth a Jack & Jill bathroom. The secluded, carpeted third floor has four cozy bedrooms and one full bathroom. The expansive partially finished basement is host to four rooms, one full bathroom, laundry area and egress door to the backyard. The additional and rarely seen 1600 sq/ft detached coachhouse encompasses four bedrooms,1.5 bathrooms, full laundry room and two outside parking spots. Providing versatility as a guest house, professional home office or an income producing rental unit. Additionally, great walkability to Downtown Evanston, Trader Joe’s, restaurants, specialty shops and the Metra. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a beautiful vintage Evanston home. New roof and new gutters replaced on 08/2020 for both the main house and the coachhouse. New central air condenser replaced 08/2023.

The interior boasts cathedral ceiling(s), walk-in closet(s), bookcases, high ceilings, historic/period mlwk, granite counters, separate dining room, paneling. The kitchen is equipped with double oven, microwave, dishwasher, high end refrigerator, freezer, disposal, indoor grill, stainless steel appliance(s), range hood, water purifier owned, gas oven. The home includes a fireplace. Climate control includes forced air, steam, radiator(s), radiant floor heating and central air cooling. A partially finished, exterior entry, bath/stubbed, partial exposure, partial, walk-out access basement provides additional space.

The property sits on a 80 X 160 lot. with 5 parking spaces (concrete, garage door opener, heated garage, yes, garage owned, detached, off alley, off street, driveway, additional parking, alley access, electric vehicle charging station(s), owned, garage). The yard is fenced. Outdoor living spaces include patio. The home has asphalt roofing.

Utilities include lake michigan water and public sewer sewer.

Located in Cook County. students will attend Washington Elementary School Elementary, Nichols Middle School Middle, Evanston Twp High School High School.

Annual property taxes are $25,352 (as of 2024).

Address: 1235 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202
City:
Area:
Zip: 60202
Country: United States

Property Id: 81864
Price: $ 1,395,000
Property Size: 5,700 ft2
Property Lot Size: 0 ft2
Rooms: 13
Bathrooms: 5
Year Built: 1903
Exterior Type: Brick
Roof Type: Asphalt
Parking Type: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Off Street, Driveway, Additional Parking, Alley Access, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Owned, Garage
Basement: Walk-out basement
Parking Spaces: 1
Beds Above Grade: 8
Garage: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Off Street, Driveway, Additional Parking, Alley Access, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Owned, Garage
Cooling System: Central Air
Heating System: Forced Air, Steam, Radiator(s), Radiant Floor
Water Front: False
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Purifier Owned, Gas Oven
Fireplace: 1
Internal Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Paneling
External Features: Balcony
Living Room: 28X28 - Main
2nd Bedroom: 12X14 - Second
Dining Room: 19X19 - Main
3rd Bedroom: 16X16 - Second
Kitchen: 16X24 - Main
4th Bedroom: 20X17 - Main
Family Room: 16X20 - Main
Primary Bedroom: 14X17 - Second
Laundry: 19X26 - Basement
Tax Amount: 25351.63
Tax Year: 2024
County: Evanston
City: Evanston
Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
High School: Evanston Twp High School

$ 2,358,308.69
per month
  • Principal and Interest
  • Property Tax
  • HOA fee
$ 5,408.69

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