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OFF MARKET

$1,382,539

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4.5 ba

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3,730

sq ft

521 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

About this home

521 Ridge Ave is a 3,730 square foot house on a 0.42 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Evanston data, we estimate the home's value is $1,382,539.

Single-familyProperty Type

1888Year Built

0.42 acresLot Size

$371Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,382,539

$123K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 20, 2026
$1,100,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,635 sq ft
1215 Washington St, Evanston, IL 60202
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,629,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,266 sq ft
1235 Maple Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 15, 2026
$1,381,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths3,070 sq ft
925 Elmwood Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$865,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,447 sq ft
1003 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
SOLD JAN 30, 2026
$1,950,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,860 sq ft
1032 Hinman Ave, 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

103.0%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$402K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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Sale history for 521 Ridge Ave

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,065 (+4.5%)

$34,656 + $65,344

$100,000

2022

$22,081 (+22.1%)

$34,656 + $65,344

$100,000

2021

$18,091 (+0.8%)

$27,360 + $45,901

$73,261

2020

$17,954 (+0.8%)

$27,360 + $45,901

$73,261

2019

$17,814 (+17.9%)

$27,360 + $53,861

$81,221

2018

$15,115 (+2.7%)

$22,800 + $31,647

$54,447

2017

$14,718 (+5.5%)

$22,800 + $31,647

$54,447

2016

$13,956 (+3.2%)

$22,800 + $31,647

$54,447

2015

$13,520 (+1.0%)

$19,152 + $30,567

$49,719

2014

$13,391 (+2.4%)

$19,152 + $30,567

$49,719

2013

$13,082 (−3.9%)

$19,152 + $30,567

$49,719

2012

$13,617 (+4.8%)

$21,432 + $35,419

$56,851

2011

$12,997 (+0.5%)

$21,432 + $35,419

$56,851

2010

$12,932 (−6.6%)

$21,432 + $35,419

$56,851

2009

$13,845 (+2.7%)

$21,888 + $44,194

$66,082

2008

$13,475 (+3.8%)

$35,020 + $33,816

$68,836

2007

$12,977

$35,020 + $33,816

$68,836

Tax history for 521 Ridge Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$23,065 (+4.5%)

$34,656 + $65,344

$100,000

2022

$22,081 (+22.1%)

$34,656 + $65,344

$100,000

2021

$18,091 (+0.8%)

$27,360 + $45,901

$73,261

2020

$17,954 (+0.8%)

$27,360 + $45,901

$73,261

2019

$17,814 (+17.9%)

$27,360 + $53,861

$81,221

2018

$15,115 (+2.7%)

$22,800 + $31,647

$54,447

2017

$14,718 (+5.5%)

$22,800 + $31,647

$54,447

2016

$13,956 (+3.2%)

$22,800 + $31,647

$54,447

2015

$13,520 (+1.0%)

$19,152 + $30,567

$49,719

2014

$13,391 (+2.4%)

$19,152 + $30,567

$49,719

2013

$13,082 (−3.9%)

$19,152 + $30,567

$49,719

2012

$13,617 (+4.8%)

$21,432 + $35,419

$56,851

2011

$12,997 (+0.5%)

$21,432 + $35,419

$56,851

2010

$12,932 (−6.6%)

$21,432 + $35,419

$56,851

2009

$13,845 (+2.7%)

$21,888 + $44,194

$66,082

2008

$13,475 (+3.8%)

$35,020 + $33,816

$68,836

2007

$12,977

$35,020 + $33,816

$68,836

*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

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

May 9, 2023 • Active

Electrical only

Install a 240-volt underground feeder and an electric vehicle charger outlet in a detached garage.

Electrical

Ev charger

Apr 12, 2022 • Final

Water and sewer - disconnections

Replace the water service line as part of a lead abatement program.

Plumbing

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: Recreation Room
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Stucco
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: IGLEHARTS EVANSTON
Living Sq. Ft: 3,730
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 18,240
Legal Lot Number: 2
Legal Block Number: 3
Acres: 0.4187
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,730
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1888
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11193270040000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026

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 • 1.5mi

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

4/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

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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

$1.31M – $1.59M

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Home values near 521 Ridge Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
500 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1734 Sq. Ft.	$556,493
510 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$640,793

Address	Redfin Estimate
538 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1770 Sq. Ft.	$682,377
511 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1368 Sq. Ft.	$498,320

Address	Redfin Estimate
505 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,188,999
501 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$679,615

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