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930 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202

5 beds
5 baths
3,848 sqft
13,430 sqft lot
$304 per sqft
1880 build
– on site

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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 courtesy of MRED / Baird & Warner as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12006937 —

The Building

Year Built:

1880
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Exterior Features:

Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

3848
Total SqFt:

5179
Below Grade Finished Area:

1331
Main SqFt:

1385
Upper SqFt:

2463
Basement SqFt:

1331
Living Area Source:

Plans

Interior

Room Type:

Office, Recreation Room, Play Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Pantry, Bedroom 5
Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Historic/Period Mlwk
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Living Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3848

Location

Directions:

West side of Ridge Avenue, between Main and Lee Streets. Easy parking on Lee or behind the house off the alley next to the garage.
Location:

3110
Location:

84025

The Property

Parcel Number:

11191190190000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions:

79 X 170
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

36

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Washington Elementary School
Elementary School District:

65
Middle Or Junior School:

Nichols Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

65
High School:

Evanston Twp High School
High School District:

202

The Community

Community Features:

Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Off Alley
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

Owned
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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$240/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
9/12/24 Sep 12, 2024	Sold	MRED	$1,172,808	2.1%
7/10/24 Jul 10, 2024	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,149,000
7/1/24 Jul 1, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED	$1,149,000	26.3% (8.9% / YR)

House Sold on 9/12/2024

$1,172,808

Listing provided by broker:

Geoff Brown

Baird & Warner

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930 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202