542 Ridge Ave is a 2,239 square foot house on a 8,750 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 26, 1982 for $50,000. Based on Redfin's Evanston data, we estimate the home's value is $746,152.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
8,750 sq ftLot Size
$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$746,152
$696K since sold in November 1982$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 3% higher than the average sale price ($724K) of 5 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
Jun 20, 2018 • Active
Interior remodel - residential for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
Perform an interior remodel of a garage.
Remodel
Dec 26, 2017 • Final
Window replacement
Replace windows with no changes to the existing opening sizes.
Remodel
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: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: KEENEY BARTONS RIDGE
Living Sq. Ft: 2,239
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: LOT 23 IN BLK 5 IN KEENEY & BARTON' S RIDGE SUB IN SOUTH EVANSTON OF PA RT SW4 SW4 OF SEC19 T41N R14E 3P
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,750
Legal Lot Number: 23
Legal Block Number: 5
Acres: 0.2009
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,239
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,750 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11193210290000
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$709,000 – $859,000
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