Classic all brick north Evanston home in move-in condition! Large elegant foyer with gorgeous staircase, hardwood flooring throughout, fireplace in living room, charming sunroom, separate library. Gracious custom arches between rooms, face brick on all 4 sides of the exterior. Beautifully updated eat-in kitchen with honed granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Inviting deck off kitchen, perfect for outdoor dining. Four bedrooms and two full baths are all located on the second floor. Large third floor offers additional flexible space for TV/Media room, office, or 5th bedroom. The basement has a finished recreation room and plenty of storage. Attached garage with direct access to the house is especially convenient during inclement weather. Excellent location near Lighthouse Beach, Central Street shops and trains, Evanston Hospital, Northwestern University, Gillson Park. 5 minute drive to downtown Evanston and downtown Wilmette shops and restaurants as well. Click on 'additional information' for floor plan.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$382Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Edward Watts• Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Maja Haggstrom• Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Walk to the lake from this Superb Red Brick Colonial in move-in condition. The foyer highlights a gorgeous staircase and welcomes you to this light filled home. The gracious living room has a wood burning fireplace and arched doorway opening to the den. Formal dining room and cozy library. Stunning, renovated kitchen with white wood cabinets, honed granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The breakfast room overlooks the lovely, professionally landscaped yard with deck and patio. Master suite with private bath and double closets. Three more bedrooms and full bathroom complete the 2nd floor. Third floor family room retreat and office. The lower level has a finished recreation room, attached garage and work shop. In desirable Orrington school district, award winning Evanston Township High School. Walk to Lighthouse Beach, "el" train, Evanston Hospital and Northwestern University. Close to downtown Evanston shopping, dining, entertainment and Metra train.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10458875
Dec 10, 2019
Listing Removed
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Nov 13, 2019
Price Changed
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Sep 10, 2019
Price Changed
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Jul 22, 2019
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10383184
Jul 22, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jul 20, 2019
Price Changed
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Jun 25, 2019
Price Changed
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Jun 4, 2019
Price Changed
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May 17, 2019
Listed (New)
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Public Records
Mar 28, 1990
Sold
$340,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$21,765 (−2.8%)
$16,637 + $75,785
$92,422
2022
$22,392 (+19.5%)
$16,637 + $82,362
$98,999
2021
$18,745 (−9.9%)
$10,890 + $62,443
$73,333
2020
$20,802 (+4.5%)
$10,890 + $67,860
$78,750
2019
$19,899 (+23.3%)
$10,890 + $79,480
$90,370
2018
$16,143 (−8.9%)
$9,075 + $55,534
$64,609
2017
$17,717 (−0.8%)
$9,075 + $62,858
$71,933
2016
$17,863 (+6.1%)
$9,075 + $65,230
$74,305
2015
$16,839 (+1.0%)
$7,713 + $57,176
$64,889
2014
$16,676 (−0.3%)
$7,713 + $57,176
$64,889
2013
$16,727 (+13.6%)
$7,713 + $58,903
$66,616
2012
$14,723 (−6.0%)
$8,621 + $55,742
$64,363
2011
$15,668 (+6.7%)
$8,621 + $62,379
$71,000
2010
$14,677 (+22.0%)
$8,621 + $62,379
$71,000
2009
$12,030 (+1.2%)
$8,772 + $54,756
$63,528
2008
$11,884 (−26.5%)
$14,036 + $52,140
$66,176
2007
$16,171
$14,036 + $83,892
$97,928
Tax history for 2754 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$21,765 (−2.8%)
$16,637 + $75,785
$92,422
2022
$22,392 (+19.5%)
$16,637 + $82,362
$98,999
2021
$18,745 (−9.9%)
$10,890 + $62,443
$73,333
2020
$20,802 (+4.5%)
$10,890 + $67,860
$78,750
2019
$19,899 (+23.3%)
$10,890 + $79,480
$90,370
2018
$16,143 (−8.9%)
$9,075 + $55,534
$64,609
2017
$17,717 (−0.8%)
$9,075 + $62,858
$71,933
2016
$17,863 (+6.1%)
$9,075 + $65,230
$74,305
2015
$16,839 (+1.0%)
$7,713 + $57,176
$64,889
2014
$16,676 (−0.3%)
$7,713 + $57,176
$64,889
2013
$16,727 (+13.6%)
$7,713 + $58,903
$66,616
2012
$14,723 (−6.0%)
$8,621 + $55,742
$64,363
2011
$15,668 (+6.7%)
$8,621 + $62,379
$71,000
2010
$14,677 (+22.0%)
$8,621 + $62,379
$71,000
2009
$12,030 (+1.2%)
$8,772 + $54,756
$63,528
2008
$11,884 (−26.5%)
$14,036 + $52,140
$66,176
2007
$16,171
$14,036 + $83,892
$97,928
*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
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
6,000
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,835
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05353170170000
Parking Spaces
3
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 16, 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
Oct 12, 2020 • Final
Plumbing only
Shut down the water supply to remove and replace two valves.
Plumbing
Oct 8, 2018 • Final
Minor repair
Rebuild a chimney.
Remodel
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