Beautiful home on large corner lot. Bright and sunny. Main floor: foyer, separate dining room / living room with gas fireplace, family room, 1/2 bathroom, kitchen with eat-in space, deck, large backyard, detached two car garage, Second floor: bathroom, 3 large bedrooms, master bedroom with large walk in closet allowing space for a master bathroom. Full unfinished basement with great storage space and laundry area. Hardwood floors, central air, solar water heater preheats H2O for water heater, high efficiency furnace, electrical service rewired. Close to Central Street stores and restaurants, Northwestern University, Lake Michigan. A gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,954 sq ftLot Size
$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Reina Diamond• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Mary Summerville• Dream Town Real Estate
Well maintained home on corner lot with large backyard. Family room addition has newer windows, rest of the home looks to have older or original windows. Newer mechanicals. Three spacious bedrooms on second level share one bathroom. Unfinished...
basement. On a main road across the street from hospital.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Juliana Osakada
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 2519 Ridge Ave
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09917486
May 31, 2018
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$494,000
$238/sq ft
Apr 20, 2018
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Apr 16, 2018
Listed (New)
$490,000
$236/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 1, 1985
Sold
$122,500
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,578 (+4.4%)
$13,623 + $49,376
$62,999
2022
$13,958 (+24.8%)
$13,623 + $49,376
$62,999
2021
$11,186 (+0.8%)
$8,917 + $36,185
$45,102
2020
$11,095 (+2.1%)
$8,917 + $36,185
$45,102
2019
$10,865 (−20.4%)
$8,917 + $40,483
$49,400
2018
$13,649 (+6.2%)
$7,431 + $41,969
$49,400
2017
$12,858 (−1.3%)
$7,431 + $46,442
$53,873
2016
$13,027 (+8.9%)
$7,431 + $47,916
$55,347
2015
$11,962 (−3.1%)
$6,316 + $42,412
$48,728
2014
$12,342 (+2.6%)
$6,316 + $44,212
$50,528
2013
$12,030 (−14.7%)
$6,316 + $44,212
$50,528
2012
$14,096 (+8.1%)
$7,059 + $56,453
$63,512
2011
$13,038 (+19.6%)
$7,059 + $56,453
$63,512
2010
$10,897 (−11.2%)
$7,059 + $56,453
$63,512
2009
$12,268 (+7.4%)
$7,183 + $58,861
$66,044
2008
$11,422 (+9.0%)
$11,493 + $57,304
$68,797
2007
$10,483
$11,493 + $57,304
$68,797
Tax history for 2519 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$14,578 (+4.4%)
$13,623 + $49,376
$62,999
2022
$13,958 (+24.8%)
$13,623 + $49,376
$62,999
2021
$11,186 (+0.8%)
$8,917 + $36,185
$45,102
2020
$11,095 (+2.1%)
$8,917 + $36,185
$45,102
2019
$10,865 (−20.4%)
$8,917 + $40,483
$49,400
2018
$13,649 (+6.2%)
$7,431 + $41,969
$49,400
2017
$12,858 (−1.3%)
$7,431 + $46,442
$53,873
2016
$13,027 (+8.9%)
$7,431 + $47,916
$55,347
2015
$11,962 (−3.1%)
$6,316 + $42,412
$48,728
2014
$12,342 (+2.6%)
$6,316 + $44,212
$50,528
2013
$12,030 (−14.7%)
$6,316 + $44,212
$50,528
2012
$14,096 (+8.1%)
$7,059 + $56,453
$63,512
2011
$13,038 (+19.6%)
$7,059 + $56,453
$63,512
2010
$10,897 (−11.2%)
$7,059 + $56,453
$63,512
2009
$12,268 (+7.4%)
$7,183 + $58,861
$66,044
2008
$11,422 (+9.0%)
$11,493 + $57,304
$68,797
2007
$10,483
$11,493 + $57,304
$68,797
*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
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,954 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,077
Year built
1919
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
11071040010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Sep 21, 2024 • Final
Plumbing only
Replace the water service line from the buffalo box to the house.
Plumbing
Jun 18, 2018 • Final
Minor repair
Remove a tank from the backyard.
Demolition
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: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X14
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 10X16
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 10X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Living Room Information
Size: 12X23
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Family Room Information
Size: 11X19
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 12X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Kitchen Information
Size: 14X9
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Additional Rooms Information
Foyer
Full Basement
Unfinished Basement
Additional Room #1 Information
Foyer
Size: 8X5
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room
Gas Starter
Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring
Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Radiators
Central Air Conditioning
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 91-100 Years
Stucco Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)
Property Features
Patio
Solar Hot Water
Lot Information
Dimensions: 4,954
Less Than .25 Acre
Corner
Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sq. Ft. Comments: Main floor family room is an addition done by seller.
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Parcel Identification Number: 11071040010000
Financial
Financial Information
Tax: $13,027
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
100 Amp Service
Location
School Information
Elementary School: ORRINGTON 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: Corner of Ridge Avenue and Ridge Terrace
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,077
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,954 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11071040010000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional
Seller Concessions: No
Some Property Photos Virtually Staged
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Schools
Orrington Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Haven Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
7/10
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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
1% 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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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$838,000 – $1.01M
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