605 Ridge Ave is a 2,002 square foot house on a 6,188 square foot lot with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 08, 2004 for $475,000. Based on Redfin's Evanston data, we estimate the home's value is $756,434.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
6,188 sq ftLot Size
$378Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$756,434
$281K since sold in July 2004$7,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 6.6% lower than the average sale price ($810K) 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
Sep 13, 2024 • Final
Roofing
Tear off the existing roof and install a new shingle roofing system. Replace three skylights.
Roofing
Oct 1, 2020 • Final
Minor repair
Remove and replace existing concrete stairs.
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: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OSBORN SKILLMANS
Living Sq. Ft: 2,002
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SOUTH 12 1/2 AC LOT9 ASSESSORS DIVI SION
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,188
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: 3
Acres: 0.1421
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,002
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,188 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 11193180050000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oakton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Chute Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Evanston Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
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
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$719,000 – $870,000
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