2540 Ridgeway Ave is a 1,651 square foot house on a 6,720 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 02, 1979 for $100,000. Based on Redfin's Evanston data, we estimate the home's value is $708,761.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,720 sq ftLot Size
$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$708,761
$609K since sold in May 1979$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 1.7% higher than the average sale price ($697K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Oct 22, 2024 • Final
Roofing
Remove existing roofing and install new asphalt shingles on a single-family home and garage. Install ice shield and underlayment.
Roofing
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,651
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,720
Acres: 0.1543
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,651
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,720 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 10111030210000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Willard Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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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
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
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Sun exposure
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
$674,000 – $816,000
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