Historic Landmark Colonial on the corner of Ridge and Greenleaf. The site of the first Log Cabin School House in Evanston. Original owner was President and Founder of the Garden Club of Evanston. The home sits on a bluff and is eligible for IHPA Tax Assessment Freeze which can reduce taxes for 12 years.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
7
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,678
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
11191060310000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 single-family residential district is intended to provide for single-family development at the lowest density within the City, and to preserve the present physical character of that area while allowing for infill development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Nov 13, 2024 • Final
Roofing
Seal openings at the front upper bathroom vent and the edge metal at the top edge to address a leak.
Roofing
Jul 3, 2019 • Final
Minor repair
Rebuild a chimney, form and pour a new concrete cap, and caulk the flashing.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Off Street
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 7
# of Bedrooms Possible: 7
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Dimensions: 29 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Third
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 7
Level: Third
Dimensions: 25 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Level: Third
Dimensions: 27 x 15
Flooring: Carpet
Room Information
Room Type: Game Room
Level: Third
Dimensions: 20 x 17
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 13
Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 25 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 18 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 29 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood Floors
# of Rooms: 13
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 7
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Other
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Shakes
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 3 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: Commuter Bus
Parcel Number: 11191060310000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 100X174
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $28,962
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling: Space Pac
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 65
Elementary School: WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Middle Or Junior School District: 65
Middle Or Junior School: NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
High School District: 202
High School: EVANSTON TWP HIGH SCHOOL
Location Information
Township: EVANSTON
Corporate Limits: EVANSTON
Directions: Northwest Corner of Ridge & Greenleaf.
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,678
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11191060310000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Nichols Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Evanston, IL • 60202
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.15M – $1.40M
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