Designed by preeminent Chicagoland architect Ernest Mayo, responsible for many elegant homes along the north shore, this Ridge Mansion sits on almost half an acre of land. Held by one family since 1959, almost 6,000 square feet of gracious. Some illustrious people graced the rooms of this beautiful home, notable was Joan Baez who graciously accepted an offer to appear at a fund-raiser after the release of her first album. Other well-known figures who spoke or performed included Studs Terkel, & Odetta. Artists Leon Golub and Nancy Spero stayed at the house as guests when they visited Chicago to name a few. The home was filled with art and music, a perfect home for entertaining. The spacious rooms allowed for many family holidays and special gatherings. If only those walls could speak. Gracious living Room with wood-burning fireplace. Spacious dining room, sun room, and family room both on first floor. Kitchen with attached full butler's pantry. On the second floor we have a generous Master Bedroom with en-suite, three other generous bedrooms with shared baths and an office. The third floor has four more bedrooms and a full bath. A home from a bygone era just waiting for her new owner to bring her into the 21st century. Your opportunity to own a piece of Evanston history and put your own mark on her. Property conveys "As Is".
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
$294Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Alan May• Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
*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
10
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,040
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
11183260010000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Dec 27, 2025 • Active
Plumbing only
Excavate to expose the sanitary sewer line to perform a spot repair and install a cleanout on private property.
Plumbing
Jun 21, 2024 • Final
Plumbing only
Replace the water line from the buffalo box to the house.
Plumbing
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