1139 Ridge Ave is a 3,298 square foot house on a 0.38 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 23, 1992 for $550,000. Based on Redfin's Evanston data, we estimate the home's value is $1,754,115.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$532Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,754,115
$1.2M since sold in April 1992$115K since August
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This home's estimate is 36.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Mar 5, 2025 • Final
Plumbing only
Perform plumbing work on the sewer line on private property. The work includes sections upstream and downstream from existing cleanouts near the garage and house.
Plumbing
Dec 12, 2024 • Final
Plumbing only
Excavate to expose the sewer line and perform sewer repairs.
Plumbing
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 5
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: UNION EVANSTON
Living Sq. Ft: 3,298
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: L21 & L22 B2 UNION ADDT TO EVANSTON SUBD W1/2 S19 T41N R14E
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 16,464
Legal Lot Number: 21
Legal Block Number: 2
Acres: 0.378
Depth Footage: 167
Front Footage: 100
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,298
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11191070020000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
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 • 0.8mi
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, 13 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.67M – $2.02M
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