About This Home

This 11-bedroom, 8-bathroom single family at 1232 Ridge Avenue in Evanston, IL is listed for $2,490,000 ($290 per sqft). Built in 1896, the home offers 8,600 sqft of living space on a 0.89 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1896
  • 0.89 acre lot
  • 3 stories
  • 4 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

3 stories
6 full, 2 half
4-car garage
1896

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

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.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$13,317/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,801
Interest$10,790
Insurance$726

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

1232 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Stone

Parking

Garage

Heating

RadiantNatural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorBar FridgeFreezerWasherDryerDisposalTrash CompactorWine Refrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 11-bedroom, 8-bathroom single family at 1232 Ridge Avenue is listed at $2,490,000 ($290/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $13,317 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1896, 0.89 acre lot, 3 stories, 4 parking spaces, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Linda Levin and can be reached at (312) 335-3291.

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Linda Levin

Agent at Jameson Real Estate LLC

(312) 335-3291
Agent website

Listed by Jameson Real Estate LLC · Broker phone: (312) 335-3291 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 12265463· Source: Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC· 143 days on PropertySimple

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1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

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