Rare Downtown Evanston Townhouse - Walkable, Updated, and Full of Perks! Don't miss this rarely available 2-bed/1.5-bath townhouse with a loft and private deck in the heart of Evanston! This home is loaded with recent upgrades, including: door and lock fixtures (2025), new windows (2025), newer skylight, new pet-friendly carpet throughout (2025), newly painted kitchen cabinets (2025), stylish butcher block kitchen counters (2025), farmhouse sink and modern faucet (2025), new garbage disposal (2025), updated bathroom fixtures on the lower level (2025), new water heater (2024), new Samsung Washer & Dryer (2024), new HVAC system (2022), new flooring on private deck (2022). The unit includes one heated garage parking spot with extra storage space and a separate storage closet. HOA includes: Water, exterior maintenance, trash and snow removal. The skylight is currently being replaced at the seller's expense so that you can move in worry-free. The building is investor and pet friendly. Just a 5-minute walk to both the Metra and L, and only a 15-minute walk to Northwestern University and Clark Street Beach, near shops, coffee shops and restaurants, this location is unbeatable for commuters, students, and beach lovers alike. Schedule your showing today!
West Evanston, located between Green Bay Road and McCormick Boulevard, is a residential and commuter-friendly Evanston neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a strong park-and-trail edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Central Street corridor near Central St & Green Bay Rd, where independent cafes, bakeries, and small storefronts set a steady, walkable rhythm. Longtime pillars include Hewn Bakery, the Evanston SPACE live-music venue, and the Evanston History Center at the Dawes House. Housing reads as classic Chicago-area stock—brick two-flats, vintage courtyard buildings, and detached homes with deep porches. The North Shore Channel Trail and nearby parks shape daily routines with running paths and open lawns. Metra service at Central Street adds a downtown-to-city cadence without changing the quiet feel of side streets.
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Market insights
1834 Ridge Ave #102 · $415,000
DAYS ON MARKET
24 days
The average home goes pending in 49 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$415,000
Median list price in this area is $309,950. (25% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
11% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Five total rooms
Gas-log fireplace in the living room
Deck (second level, about 20 x 10)
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms total
Master bedroom on the second level (about 16 x 15)
Second bedroom on the third level (about 21 x 14)
Additional bedroom spaces listed
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Kitchen approximately 12 x 9
Laundry & utility
In-unit laundry
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
Natural gas forced-air heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Deck
Common lot dimensions
Home design
Attached single (condo) in a multi-unit building
Entry level: 1
Commuter access: commuter bus and commuter train
Parking
Attached garage (owned) with garage door opener
Heated garage
One garage/one total parking space
Construction
Brick construction
Building age approximately 21–25 years
Utilities
Water source: Lake Michigan
Public sewer
HOA & community
Monthly association fee of $456
Association fee includes water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, and snow removal
Pets allowed (cats and dogs OK; large maximum pet weight listed)
Other
Not currently leased
Parcel number provided
Electricity and solar
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The O1 office district is intended to provide appropriate locations for contemporary, moderately low rise office developments. Uses such as medical offices and financial office centers characterized by large parking areas and multiple tenants shall be encouraged.