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    • Price cut: $400K (4/16)
    $2,490,000

    1232 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

    11beds
    8,600sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1896
    0.89 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $290/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    High ceilingsLarge windowsOriginal stained glass windowsHuge family roomSitting roomUpdated custom kitchenDetailed millwork
    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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    Listing updated:

    Listing courtesy of:

    Linda Levin (312)320-6741,

    Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12265463MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 11
      • Bathrooms: 8
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Rooms
      • Room types: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 9, Bedroom 10, Bedroom 11, Breakfast Room, Office, Sitting Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 672 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 32X21
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 288 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18X16
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 546 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 26X21
      Bedroom 4
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 378 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 21X18
      Bedroom 5
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 247 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X19
      Bedroom 6
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 196 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X14
      Other
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 180 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18X10
      Other
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 108 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18X6
      Other
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 352 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 16X22
      Other
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 196 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 14X14
      Other
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 228 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 12X19
      Breakfast room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 81 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 9X9
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 352 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22X16
      Family room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 169 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X13
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 414 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 18X23
      Laundry
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 169 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 13X13
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 858 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 22X39
      Office
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 391 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 23X17
      Sitting room
      • Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
      • Level: Third
      • Area: 629 Square Feet
      • Dimensions: 37X17
      Heating
      • Natural Gas, Radiant
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Other
      • Laundry: In Unit
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Basement: Partially Finished,Storage Space,Full
      • Number of fireplaces: 7
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 0
      • Total interior livable area: 8,600 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 4
      • Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
      • Garage spaces: 4
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: No Disability Access
      Features
      • Stories: 3
      Lot
      • Size: 0.89 Acres
      • Dimensions: 38X621
      Details
      • Parcel number: 11191000070000
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Greystone
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone
      • Roof: Slate
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1896

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Lake Michigan

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Services included: None
      Location
      • Region: Evanston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $290/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,601,980
      • Annual tax amount: $63,557
      • Date on market: 4/7/2025
      • Ownership: Fee Simple
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        Estimated sales range

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        $3,185/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/16/2026Price change$2,490,000-13.8%$290/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12265463 Report a problem
        8/4/2025Price change$2,890,000-9.7%$336/sqft
        Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12265463 Report a problem
        4/7/2025Listed for sale$3,200,000$372/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2023$61,546 -10.2%$260,198 -13.6%
        2022$68,562 +22.1%$301,315 +42.4%
        2021$56,142 +1.4%$211,555
        2020$55,393 +5.6%$211,555 -8%
        2019$52,432 +2.1%$229,952 +18.7%
        2018$51,363 +2.6%$193,659
        2017$50,051 +2.1%$193,659
        2016$49,010 +17.8%$193,659 +21.3%
        2015$41,615 +0.9%$159,699
        2014$41,244 +2.4%$159,699
        2013$40,268 -5.6%$159,699 -25.2%
        2009$42,673 +4.1%$213,482 -4%
        2008$41,009 +5.2%$222,375
        2007$38,979 +7.1%$222,375 +22.1%
        2006$36,403 +0.9%$182,158
        2005$36,073 +2.8%$182,158
        2004$35,081 +20.2%$182,158 +32%
        2002$29,183 +16%$137,999 -2.3%
        2001$25,148 +1.8%$141,214 +33%
        2000$24,692 $106,176

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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: 60202

          Getting around

          80 / 100
          Very Walkable
          58 / 100
          Good Transit
          93 / 100
          Biker's Paradise

          Nearby schools

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          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Washington Elementary School
          • Middle: Nichols Middle School
          • High: Evanston Twp High School
          • District: 65

          Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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