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Off Market Jun 2017 for $875K

$1,188,999

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,135/mo

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505 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

About this home

Hidden gem in the Brooklyn of Chicago. .. south Evanston. Mid-century, SF w/ modern renovations & style! Large foyer welcomes you to open & spacious LR, DR & KIT. Full east wall of new windows & sliding glass doors overlooking your lush & private backyard. Exceptionally high ceilings w/ tons of natural light. Incredible chef's kitchen w/ professional grade, Viking appliances, including 2 beverage refrigerators & a built in granite buffet & removable banquette, eat-in breakfast nook. Main level ideal for everyday living & entertaining. Bdrm level features 4, huge, all en-suite bedrms, w/ a generous, well lit foyer to the level & laundry Rm. Walk-in, cedar closet in the master bdrm & renovated master bath. LL showcased w/ pool table & Tiki wet bar but is perfect space for kids play rm, fitness area or fam rm. Additional, large storage rm & a tons of closet space on LL. Marble window sil ledges t/o w/ new triple pane windows. Built like a bombshelter, this quality constructed home is solid!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

9,450 sq ftLot Size

2 spacesParking

Listed by Laura Rahilly • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Lynn Briskin • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09582807

Redfin Estimate

$1,188,999

$314K since sold in June 2017$17K since August

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This home's estimate is 44.7% higher than the average sale price ($822K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD NOV 12, 2025
$526,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,860 sq ft
1200 Dobson St, Evanston, IL 60202
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$780,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
1423 Kirk St, Evanston, IL 60202
SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$600,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,845 sq ft
325 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$725,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,231 sq ft
2646 W Birchwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
SOLD MAR 17, 2026
$1,450,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,220 sq ft
744 Sheridan Rd, Evanston, IL 60202
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$849,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,945 sq ft
1315 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202

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Market trends in 60202, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.2%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$410K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

43d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

117

4 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 11 HRS AGO
$199,000
2 beds1 bath— sq ft
520 Michigan Ave Unit 1W, Evanston, IL 60202
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 3PM
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3 beds2 baths1,485 sq ft
940 Michigan Ave Unit 1H, Evanston, IL 60202
OPEN TODAY, 12PM TO 2PM
$325,000
2 beds1 bath1,033 sq ft
719 Hinman Ave Unit 1W, Evanston, IL 60202
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3 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
445 Sherman Ave #302, Evanston, IL 60202
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946 N Michigan Ave Unit 3N, Evanston, IL 60202
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1234 Elmwood Ave Unit 2F, Evanston, IL 60202
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9 beds5 baths2,479 sq ft
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Sale history for 505 Ridge Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,074 (+4.4%)

$17,765 + $59,235

$77,000

2022

$17,313 (−11.2%)

$17,765 + $59,235

$77,000

2021

$19,499 (+1.1%)

$14,025 + $61,807

$75,832

2020

$19,294 (+0.8%)

$14,025 + $61,807

$75,832

2019

$19,141 (+8.7%)

$14,025 + $70,046

$84,071

2018

$17,617 (+8.5%)

$11,687 + $51,773

$63,460

2017

$16,242 (+3.9%)

$11,687 + $51,773

$63,460

2016

$15,626 (+2.8%)

$11,687 + $51,773

$63,460

2015

$15,205 (+0.9%)

$9,817 + $48,719

$58,536

2014

$15,074 (+2.5%)

$9,817 + $48,719

$58,536

2013

$14,710 (+3.9%)

$9,817 + $48,719

$58,536

2012

$14,156 (+10.2%)

$10,986 + $50,614

$61,600

2011

$12,851 (+1.7%)

$10,986 + $50,614

$61,600

2010

$12,633 (−11.8%)

$10,986 + $50,614

$61,600

2009

$14,325 (+6.6%)

$11,220 + $63,085

$74,305

2008

$13,443 (+8.4%)

$17,952 + $59,449

$77,401

2007

$12,404

$17,952 + $59,449

$77,401

Tax history for 505 Ridge Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,074 (+4.4%)

$17,765 + $59,235

$77,000

2022

$17,313 (−11.2%)

$17,765 + $59,235

$77,000

2021

$19,499 (+1.1%)

$14,025 + $61,807

$75,832

2020

$19,294 (+0.8%)

$14,025 + $61,807

$75,832

2019

$19,141 (+8.7%)

$14,025 + $70,046

$84,071

2018

$17,617 (+8.5%)

$11,687 + $51,773

$63,460

2017

$16,242 (+3.9%)

$11,687 + $51,773

$63,460

2016

$15,626 (+2.8%)

$11,687 + $51,773

$63,460

2015

$15,205 (+0.9%)

$9,817 + $48,719

$58,536

2014

$15,074 (+2.5%)

$9,817 + $48,719

$58,536

2013

$14,710 (+3.9%)

$9,817 + $48,719

$58,536

2012

$14,156 (+10.2%)

$10,986 + $50,614

$61,600

2011

$12,851 (+1.7%)

$10,986 + $50,614

$61,600

2010

$12,633 (−11.8%)

$10,986 + $50,614

$61,600

2009

$14,325 (+6.6%)

$11,220 + $63,085

$74,305

2008

$13,443 (+8.4%)

$17,952 + $59,449

$77,401

2007

$12,404

$17,952 + $59,449

$77,401

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,350 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,900

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

11193270150000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Cars: 2.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Garage Parking
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage

Interior

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

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 20X19
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 16X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 16X14
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 20X19
On 2nd Level
Carpet Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink

Living Room Information
Size: 26X18
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 23X18
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Dining Room Information
Size: 19X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 19X11
Eating Area (Table Space), Island
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 6X6
On 2nd Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Storage Room, Office, Foyer, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk-In Closet
Full Basement
Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Storage
Size: 15X3
In Basement

Additional Room #2 Information
Office
Size: 13X11
On Main Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Foyer
Size: 20X8
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Mud Room
Size: 3X8
On Main Level
Slate

Additional Room #5 Information
Utility Room-Lower Level
Size: 26X12
In Basement

Additional Room #6 Information
Walk-in Closet
Size: 11X7
On 2nd Level

Equipment
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator, Cooktop

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room
Wood Burning

Interior Features
Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 2nd Floor Laundry

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Brick Exterior

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 189
Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 9
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Rehab Year: 2005
Parcel Identification Number: 11193270150000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $15,205.28
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)

Location

School Information
Elementary School: OAKTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary School District: 65
Junior High District: 65
High School District: 65

Location Information
Township: EVANSTON
Corporate Limits: EVANSTON
Directions: East side of Ridge, just north of Oakton

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,900
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,350 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11193270150000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Oakton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

5/10

Chute Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

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

4/10 Air Factor

5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Evanston, IL • 60202

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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

$1.13M – $1.37M

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Home values near 505 Ridge Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
500 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1734 Sq. Ft.	$556,493
443 Ridge Avenue #1, Evanston, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1063 Sq. Ft.	$214,194

Address	Redfin Estimate
445 Ridge Avenue #3, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$386,914
443 Ridge Avenue #2, Evanston, IL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$199,838

Address	Redfin Estimate
445 Ridge Avenue #2, Evanston, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1700 Sq. Ft.	$309,193
510 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$640,793

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