Tucked quietly behind 1235 Ridge Ave, this standalone coach house offers rare detached privacy and exceptional multi-level space in the heart of Evanston. The main level opens to a fully equipped kitchen, dedicated dining and living areas, and a convenient powder room. Upstairs, four light-filled bedrooms are anchored by a flexible family room-ideal for a spacious home office, studio, or additional media lounge. Designed for independent living, this versatile home seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern utility. This home features dedicated off-street parking and in-unit laundry. With Northwestern University, local dining, boutique shops, parks, and CTA/Metra transit lines just moments away, you get all the perks of vibrant town living with the peace of a private retreat.
Unique featuresIndependent Living, Off Street Parking
Independent Living
Off Street Parking
Around 1235 Ridge Ave
Schools
Places
Transit
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Washington Elementary School
Public, K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Nichols Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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About
Ridge
Ridge, located between Ridge Avenue and the North Shore Channel, is a residential and academic Evanston neighborhood with leafy streets and a collegiate edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Ridge Avenue corridor near Northwestern University, where coffee counters, low-key eateries, and campus foot traffic set a steady rhythm. Northwestern University and the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art act as cultural anchors, with Ryan Field drawing big-game energy on fall weekends. Brick and stone apartment buildings mix with classic Chicago-style flats and tidy single-family homes. The North Shore Channel Trail traces the eastern edge for walking and cycling, while nearby parks and quads keep the streetscape open and green.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Historical weather
Evanston, IL • 60202
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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
Provided by First Street
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.
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Listing provided courtesy of: Compass
Listing agent: Natasha Katz
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Last Updated: 2026-08-12T21:21:21.652Z
1235 Ridge Ave is a 1600 square foot property with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. We estimate that 1235 Ridge Ave would rent between $2,019 / mo.1235 Ridge Ave is located in Evanston, the 60202 zipcode, and the Evanston Central Consolidated School District 65.