Don't miss this beautifully updated English brick home in the desirable Willard School District! This home offers fresh decor, a renovated eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, spacious and bright breakfast room, family room off the kitchen complete with a gas fireplace, formal dining room or office, large formal living room with second gas fireplace, large master suite complete with vaulted ceilings, custom Elfa walk-in closet, and large master bath with shower and soaking tub! 2 additional large bedrooms, a finished basement with plenty of storage, new windows, hardwood floors, and a beautiful outdoor oasis perfect for entertaining complete this move-in ready home! Enjoy endless Evanston community events, steps from Bent Park and the Central Street Business District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,525 sq ftLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lauren Weiss• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Andelija Stevanovic• Redfin Corporation
Exquisite renovation of Classic picturesque English brick home on bright corner lot in Willard School district. Brand new custom kitchen with quarter sawn oak cabinets, s/s appliances and granite counters opens into bright spacious breakfast room and family room with stone fireplace and views of professionally landscaped yard with new paver patio and walk ways & vine covered Pergola. A formal dining room, with classic wainscoting, charming living room, with stone fireplace, window seats and new custom glass door cabinetry, and new powder room complete the first floor. The 2nd floor has a master suite, with custom walk-in closet and huge master bath with separate shower, soaking tub and 2 sinks. 2 additional large bedrooms, hall bath, new windows, gleaming hardwood floors and updated finished basement complete this charming home. Bent Park and Central Street are 1 block away.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08734337
Dec 18, 2014
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$775,000
Nov 12, 2014
Pending
—
Oct 24, 2014
Contingent
—
Sep 22, 2014
Listed (New)
$799,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06866913
Jul 15, 2008
Sold (MLS)
$790,000
Apr 23, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Apr 18, 2008
Listed
$795,000
Public Records
Oct 4, 2001
Sold
$579,000
Public Records
Jul 24, 1998
Sold
$425,000
Public Records
Sep 22, 1994
Sold
$362,750
Public Records
Dec 1, 1986
Sold
$242,500
Public Records
Jun 19, 1978
Sold
$118,500
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$19,367 (+4.2%)
$10,875 + $69,125
$80,000
2022
$18,583 (−4.3%)
$10,875 + $69,125
$80,000
2021
$19,423 (+5.8%)
$6,742 + $66,446
$73,188
2020
$18,351 (+1.5%)
$6,742 + $66,446
$73,188
2019
$18,082 (+4.4%)
$6,742 + $73,862
$80,604
2018
$17,312 (+8.5%)
$5,655 + $57,535
$63,190
2017
$15,960 (+3.9%)
$5,655 + $57,535
$63,190
2016
$15,360 (+20.7%)
$5,655 + $57,535
$63,190
2015
$12,724 (+0.8%)
$4,785 + $45,294
$50,079
2014
$12,617 (+2.5%)
$4,785 + $45,294
$50,079
2013
$12,311 (−9.2%)
$4,785 + $45,294
$50,079
2012
$13,558 (+3.9%)
$5,328 + $54,547
$59,875
2011
$13,048 (+8.0%)
$5,328 + $54,547
$59,875
2010
$12,078 (−15.4%)
$5,328 + $54,547
$59,875
2009
$14,279 (+6.5%)
$5,437 + $69,547
$74,984
2008
$13,402 (+8.3%)
$8,700 + $69,409
$78,109
2007
$12,371
$8,700 + $69,409
$78,109
Tax history for 2501 Ridgeway Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$19,367 (+4.2%)
$10,875 + $69,125
$80,000
2022
$18,583 (−4.3%)
$10,875 + $69,125
$80,000
2021
$19,423 (+5.8%)
$6,742 + $66,446
$73,188
2020
$18,351 (+1.5%)
$6,742 + $66,446
$73,188
2019
$18,082 (+4.4%)
$6,742 + $73,862
$80,604
2018
$17,312 (+8.5%)
$5,655 + $57,535
$63,190
2017
$15,960 (+3.9%)
$5,655 + $57,535
$63,190
2016
$15,360 (+20.7%)
$5,655 + $57,535
$63,190
2015
$12,724 (+0.8%)
$4,785 + $45,294
$50,079
2014
$12,617 (+2.5%)
$4,785 + $45,294
$50,079
2013
$12,311 (−9.2%)
$4,785 + $45,294
$50,079
2012
$13,558 (+3.9%)
$5,328 + $54,547
$59,875
2011
$13,048 (+8.0%)
$5,328 + $54,547
$59,875
2010
$12,078 (−15.4%)
$5,328 + $54,547
$59,875
2009
$14,279 (+6.5%)
$5,437 + $69,547
$74,984
2008
$13,402 (+8.3%)
$8,700 + $69,409
$78,109
2007
$12,371
$8,700 + $69,409
$78,109
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,525
Year renovated
2022
Sq. Ft.
2,752
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
10111040240000
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2025.
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 31, 2022 • Final
Remodel - kitchen and/or bath
Remodel the existing primary bathroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
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.