SOLD BY REDFIN SEP 30, 2020

Off Market Sep 2020 for $735K

$1,349,214

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,812/mo

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2.5 ba

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2,754

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2516 Ridgeway Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

About this home

Spacious 20's brick home in award-winning Willard School District. Bright living room with fireplace and leaded glass windows, large formal dining room, updated custom lighting fixtures, and hardwood floors throughout. Gourmet kitchen with granite includes eating area and plenty of storage space. Family room addition with vaulted ceilings offers even more built-ins, another fireplace and easy access to the backyard. The huge deck spans the entire width of the house and includes a natural gas-fed grill and built-in seating. Large, deep backyard is fully fenced with swing set. Four large bedrooms are upstairs, and a full bath in the finished basement can support a fifth bedroom, all on desirable, tree-lined street. Close to Central St, Bent Park, transportation and a quick commute to downtown Chicago.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

8,164 sq ftLot Size

$490Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by David Yocum • Redfin Corporation

Bought with Alan May • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10741292

Redfin Estimate

$1,349,214

$614K since sold in September 2020$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 12% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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C
4 beds2.5 baths2,551 sq ft
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D
4 beds2.5 baths3,700 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$495,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,940 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 18, 2026
$1,452,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,454 sq ft
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Market trends in 60201, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.4%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$535K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

168

2 MoM

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Sale history for 2516 Ridgeway Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Nov 3, 2020

Sold

$3,675,000

$1,334/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10741292

Sep 30, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$735,000

$267/sq ft

Sep 24, 2020

Pending

—

Jun 17, 2020

Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))

—

Jun 15, 2020

Listed (New)

$739,000

$268/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08988046

Sep 2, 2015

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$706,000

$256/sq ft

Jul 31, 2015

Contingent

—

Jul 20, 2015

Listed (New)

$725,000

$263/sq ft

+11

Fabulous home in award-winning Willard School District. Spacious sun filled rooms, beautiful Living Room & formal Dining Room. Gourmet granite, SS Kitchen with large eating area, vaulted ceiling family Room. 2-tier deck spans width of home & overlooks wonderful yard. Amenities are hardwood floors, high ceilings, leaded glass windows, 2 fireplaces, partially finished basement with offie and play room, quiet street. Close to Central St, parks & transportation. Short commute to downtown Chicago.

Public Records

Feb 19, 2004

Sold

$575,000

$209/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,635 (+2.9%)

$19,125 + $61,167

$80,292

2022

$18,118 (−10.6%)

$19,125 + $58,875

$78,000

2021

$20,258 (+5.6%)

$11,857 + $64,478

$76,335

2020

$19,175 (+1.5%)

$11,857 + $64,478

$76,335

2019

$18,894 (+8.6%)

$11,857 + $72,213

$84,070

2018

$17,402 (+2.6%)

$9,945 + $57,008

$66,953

2017

$16,964 (+4.0%)

$9,945 + $57,008

$66,953

2016

$16,312 (+11.1%)

$9,945 + $57,008

$66,953

2015

$14,683 (+0.9%)

$8,415 + $48,969

$57,384

2014

$14,557 (+2.5%)

$8,415 + $48,969

$57,384

2013

$14,207 (+1.2%)

$8,415 + $48,969

$57,384

2012

$14,034 (+3.9%)

$9,371 + $52,519

$61,890

2011

$13,502 (+0.2%)

$9,371 + $52,519

$61,890

2010

$13,482 (−9.2%)

$9,371 + $52,519

$61,890

2009

$14,845 (+1.5%)

$9,562 + $68,162

$77,724

2008

$14,627 (+7.9%)

$15,300 + $69,152

$84,452

2007

$13,551

$15,300 + $69,152

$84,452

Tax history for 2516 Ridgeway Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,635 (+2.9%)

$19,125 + $61,167

$80,292

2022

$18,118 (−10.6%)

$19,125 + $58,875

$78,000

2021

$20,258 (+5.6%)

$11,857 + $64,478

$76,335

2020

$19,175 (+1.5%)

$11,857 + $64,478

$76,335

2019

$18,894 (+8.6%)

$11,857 + $72,213

$84,070

2018

$17,402 (+2.6%)

$9,945 + $57,008

$66,953

2017

$16,964 (+4.0%)

$9,945 + $57,008

$66,953

2016

$16,312 (+11.1%)

$9,945 + $57,008

$66,953

2015

$14,683 (+0.9%)

$8,415 + $48,969

$57,384

2014

$14,557 (+2.5%)

$8,415 + $48,969

$57,384

2013

$14,207 (+1.2%)

$8,415 + $48,969

$57,384

2012

$14,034 (+3.9%)

$9,371 + $52,519

$61,890

2011

$13,502 (+0.2%)

$9,371 + $52,519

$61,890

2010

$13,482 (−9.2%)

$9,371 + $52,519

$61,890

2009

$14,845 (+1.5%)

$9,562 + $68,162

$77,724

2008

$14,627 (+7.9%)

$15,300 + $69,152

$84,452

2007

$13,551

$15,300 + $69,152

$84,452

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,650 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,140

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

10111030290000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 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 15, 2024 • Final

Addition - residential

Construct an addition for a master bathroom.

Addition

Bathroom

Jan 11, 2023 • Active

Electrical only

Install a new electrical service.

Electrical

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: 1
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 4

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 17X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 17X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring

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

Living Room Information
Size: 24X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 26X17
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 17X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 23X11
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 15X12
In Basement
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Office, Recreation Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement
Pull Down Stair to Attic, Unfinished Attic

Additional Room #1 Information
Office
Size: 16X14
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 12X7
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
In Family Room, In Living Room
Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Logs, Gas Starter, Decorative Only

Interior Features
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Flooring

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

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 91-100 Years
Brick Exterior

Property Features
Deck, Storm/Screen Windows, Outdoor Grill

Lot Information
Dimensions: 52X157
Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 10
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 10111030290000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $17,402.13
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers

Location

Community Information
Park/Playground, Tennis Courts, Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: Willard Elementary School
Elementary School District: 65
Junior High: Haven Middle School
Junior High District: 65
High School: Evanston Twp High School
High School District: 202

Location Information
Township: Evanston
Corporate Limits: Evanston
Directions: Central St to Ridgeway - W of Central Park and E of Crawford

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,140
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,650 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10111030290000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Listing Agent Must Accompany
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: No
Sale Terms: Conventional
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Willard Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Haven Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Evanston Twp High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

3/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Evanston, IL • 60201

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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

$1.28M – $1.55M

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Home values near 2516 Ridgeway Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2519 Ridgeway Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2565 Sq. Ft.	$1,278,078
2532 Ridgeway Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1796 Sq. Ft.	$882,995

Address	Redfin Estimate
2448 Ridgeway Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1750 Sq. Ft.	$816,849
2444 Ridgeway Avenue, Evanston, IL 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$946,859

Address	Redfin Estimate
2507 Ridgeway Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2261 Sq. Ft.	$1,118,964
2518 Ridgeway Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2064 Sq. Ft.	$1,213,670

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