OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2018 for $1.1M

$1,874,611

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,392/mo

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4.5 ba

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1225 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

About this home

Impeccably restored Queen Anne updated for today on almost 1/3 of an acre in a great location-Walk to Schools, trains, shops & dwntwn! Main floor w/ library, grand parlor living rm w/ 2 sets of pockets doors, generous dining rm, sun-drenched 4 season rm & high end custom eat-in SS kitchen w/ 6-burner Wolf dbl. oven, 2 full refrigerators, 2 full dishwashers & 3 sinks. Original grand staircase to 2nd flr w/ mstr suite w/ full bath, lrg closets & attached dressing rm. A hall bath w/ double sink & 3 more bedrms w/ WIC's. Top level offers flexible space including 2 bedr, a full bath, a family rm, a home office & versatile bonus rm. Unique lower level w/ walk out ground level basement door to back yard! Possible in-law or Au-pair qtrs. w/ sep entry, exercise rm, family rm & full bath! Walk-in cooler for wine enthusiast. Gorgeously landscaped, fenced in yard w/ a multi-tiered custom stone patio-Perfect for parties! Two rm. garage/workshop, fully climate controlled. Absolutely gorgeous residence.

Single-familyProperty Type

1897Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

4 spacesParking

Listed by Michael Thomas • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Carolyn Castellini • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09668287

Redfin Estimate

$1,874,611

$710K since sold in March 2018$28K since August

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$1,333,082
A
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
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B
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SOLD JUN 15, 2026
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C
6 beds4.5 baths5,925 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,629,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,266 sq ft
1235 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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Market trends in 60202, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.0%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$402K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 1225 Ridge Ave

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09668287

Mar 21, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,165,000

Feb 20, 2018

Contingent

—

Sep 18, 2017

Price Changed

$1,199,999

Aug 15, 2017

Price Changed

$1,249,999

Jul 20, 2017

Price Changed

$1,295,000

Jun 22, 2017

Listed (New)

$1,315,000

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09473387

Jun 20, 2017

Listing Removed

—

May 15, 2017

Price Changed

May 6, 2017

Price Changed

Mar 14, 2017

Price Changed

Jan 25, 2017

Price Changed

Jan 9, 2017

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06914516

Aug 12, 2009

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$1,300,000

Aug 10, 2009

Pending

—

Jul 29, 2009

Contingent

—

Apr 22, 2009

Price Changed

$1,450,000

Feb 17, 2009

Price Changed

$1,599,000

Jun 2, 2008

Listed

$1,800,000

LARGE INVITING HOME EXTENSIVELY RENOVATED OFFERS GRACIOUS FOYER, LOVELY OPEN STAIRCASE, SPACIOUS RMS, POCKET DOORS, LIBRARY, 3 FIREPLACES, SUNNY FAM RM, SS APP KITCHN W/ BRKFST RM & WALK-IN PANTRIES, ALL NEW BTHS, MSTR STE W/ DRESSING RM, FINISHED LWR LVL W/ ADD FAM RM, WET BAR + EXERCISE RM. NEW SIDING! NEWER HEATING, CENT AC, ROOF & TUCKPTNG. QUIET EXPANSIVE YARD W/ STONE TERRACES & 2.5 CAR GARAGE. LOCATED BY A PARK.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06478553

May 30, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Apr 16, 2007

Listed

Public Records

Jun 25, 1997

Sold

$528,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,943 (+4.3%)

$27,632 + $99,368

$127,000

2022

$28,706 (+15.7%)

$27,632 + $99,368

$127,000

2021

$24,812 (+1.1%)

$18,212 + $78,615

$96,827

2020

$24,541 (+1.1%)

$18,212 + $78,615

$96,827

2019

$24,265 (−20.8%)

$18,212 + $88,780

$106,992

2018

$30,628 (+2.6%)

$15,072 + $100,154

$115,226

2017

$29,844 (+4.6%)

$15,072 + $100,154

$115,226

2016

$28,529 (+48.6%)

$15,072 + $100,154

$115,226

2015

$19,195 (+1.0%)

$12,246 + $59,343

$71,589

2014

$19,012 (+2.4%)

$12,246 + $59,343

$71,589

2013

$18,575 (−6.2%)

$12,246 + $59,343

$71,589

2012

$19,810 (+4.8%)

$13,502 + $70,336

$83,838

2011

$18,908 (−7.6%)

$13,502 + $70,336

$83,838

2010

$20,473 (−5.8%)

$13,502 + $77,721

$91,223

2009

$21,738 (+11.7%)

$13,816 + $91,307

$105,123

2008

$19,466 (+6.9%)

$22,105 + $87,400

$109,505

2007

$18,212

$22,105 + $87,400

$109,505

Tax history for 1225 Ridge Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$29,943 (+4.3%)

$27,632 + $99,368

$127,000

2022

$28,706 (+15.7%)

$27,632 + $99,368

$127,000

2021

$24,812 (+1.1%)

$18,212 + $78,615

$96,827

2020

$24,541 (+1.1%)

$18,212 + $78,615

$96,827

2019

$24,265 (−20.8%)

$18,212 + $88,780

$106,992

2018

$30,628 (+2.6%)

$15,072 + $100,154

$115,226

2017

$29,844 (+4.6%)

$15,072 + $100,154

$115,226

2016

$28,529 (+48.6%)

$15,072 + $100,154

$115,226

2015

$19,195 (+1.0%)

$12,246 + $59,343

$71,589

2014

$19,012 (+2.4%)

$12,246 + $59,343

$71,589

2013

$18,575 (−6.2%)

$12,246 + $59,343

$71,589

2012

$19,810 (+4.8%)

$13,502 + $70,336

$83,838

2011

$18,908 (−7.6%)

$13,502 + $70,336

$83,838

2010

$20,473 (−5.8%)

$13,502 + $77,721

$91,223

2009

$21,738 (+11.7%)

$13,816 + $91,307

$105,123

2008

$19,466 (+6.9%)

$22,105 + $87,400

$109,505

2007

$18,212

$22,105 + $87,400

$109,505

*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

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,294

Year built

1898

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

11191010040000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.

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 9, 2021 • Final

Plumbing only

Perform an emergency repair on a residential sanitary sewer line that was damaged.

Plumbing

May 30, 2018 • Active

Roofing

Work on a roof replacement.

Roofing

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: 4
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Off-Street Parking, Visitor Parking
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video
Additional Media Type 2: Other Media

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 7
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 7

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 20X16
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 18X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 17X17
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 14X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 4
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 34X14
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Family Room Information
Size: 21X19
In Walk-out Basement
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 21X16
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 23X14
Eating Area (Table Space), Pantry (Walk-in)
On Main Level
Stone

Laundry Room Information
Size: 10X10
In Walk-Out Basement

Additional Rooms Information
Sun/Florida Room (Heated), Library, Foyer, 2nd Kitchen, Pantry, Screened Porch, 5th Bedroom, Den, 6th Bedroom, 7th Bedroom
Full Basement, Walkout
Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Sun/Florida Room Heated
Size: 24X9
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #2 Information
Library
Size: 17X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Additional Room #3 Information
Foyer
Size: 28X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
2nd Kitchen
Size: 11X7
In Walk-out Basement
Hardwood Flooring

Additional Room #5 Information
Pantry
Size: 8X6
On Main Level
Stone

Additional Room #6 Information
Screened Porch
Size: 12X9
On 2nd Level

Additional Room #7 Information
Bedroom #5
Size: 16X14
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Additional Room #8 Information
Den
Size: 18X14
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring
Plantation Shutters on Windows

Additional Room #9 Information
Bedroom #6
Size: 22X16
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Additional Room #10 Information
Bedroom #7
Size: 21X16
On 3rd Level
Carpet Flooring
Window Blinds

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Radiators, Zoned Heating
SpacePak Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
Built Before 1978
Age: 100+ Years
Cedar Exterior, Frame Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Lot Information
Dimensions: 78 X 160
.25-.49 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 15
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 11191010040000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $28,528.66
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Location

School Information
Elementary School: WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 65
Junior High: NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Junior High District: 65
High School: EVANSTON TWP HIGH SCHOOL
High School District: 202

Location Information
Township: EVANSTON
Corporate Limits: EVANSTON
Directions: 4 houses south of Dempster on Ridge. East side of street. You can park in turn around driveway.

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,294
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1898
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11191010040000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 12500

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Schools

Washington Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.78M – $2.16M

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Home values near 1225 Ridge Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1229 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1715 Sq. Ft.	$717,143
1201 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$827,015

Address	Redfin Estimate
1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 11 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8600 Sq. Ft.	—
1217 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7000 Sq. Ft.	$2,092,213

Address	Redfin Estimate
1205 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 8 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 5458 Sq. Ft.	$1,514,749
1235 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 8 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5700 Sq. Ft.	$1,697,577

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