612 Ridge Ave. reflects exceptional pride of ownership, having been painstakingly cared for by the same owner for the past 45 years. This custom-built five-bedroom home, constructed in 1926, provides the space and location coveted by today's buyers. A welcoming central foyer creates a classic layout, separating the spacious, light-filled living room from the elegant formal dining room. The living room showcases original arched wood windows and a fireplace with a custom oak surround, while the dining room features ornate wall sconces, built-ins, and French doors that enhance its historic charm. The well-appointed kitchen flows into a cozy breakfast nook and is conveniently situated next to the powder room, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The second floor follows a traditional four-square design, offering four generously sized bedrooms, including one with access to a private balcony overlooking the backyard. A full bath retains its vintage appeal with a beautifully maintained original bathtub, classic tile flooring, and a pedestal sink. The fully renovated third floor has been transformed into a peaceful, light-filled retreat, featuring skylights that bring the treetops indoors. Currently used as the primary bedroom, this versatile space could also serve as a family room or creative studio. The full basement offers impressive ceiling height and abundant space for storage, a workshop, and laundry, with excellent potential to be finished as a recreation or fitness area. Outside, the kitchen opens to a spacious wood deck overlooking the backyard, complete with a lawn, a two-car brick garage, and a distinctive one-of-a-kind garden shed. Ideally located in the coveted Ridge Historic District, this exceptional home is just moments from Main Street's shops, restaurants, Metra and CTA trains, area schools, and Ridgeville Park District amenities.
North Shore, located between Evanston and Lake Forest, is a residential and lakeside Chicago neighborhood with leafy ravines and a shoreline park system. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Metra stations and village centers along Green Bay Road, where independent cafes, bookstores, and small galleries line walkable blocks. Writers Theatre and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts anchor the cultural calendar, while the Chicago Botanic Garden sets a seasonal rhythm just beyond the lakefront. Streets of brick Colonials, Tudors, and mid-century homes sit behind mature trees and stone walls. Lake Michigan beaches and the Green Bay Trail shape daily routines with long, linear outdoor corridors. Commuter rail and lakefront drives connect the area to downtown without changing its quiet, curated pace.
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Market insights
612 Ridge Ave · $925,000
SALE-TO-LIST
101.7%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$925,000
Median sale price in this area is $425,320. (54% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
12% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Built-in features
Skylight(s)
Unfinished full basement
One wood-burning fireplace in the living room
9 total rooms
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
Master bedroom on the second floor
Bedroom 2 on the second floor (hardwood flooring)
Bedroom 3 on the second floor (hardwood flooring)
Bedroom 4 on the second floor (hardwood flooring)
Bedroom 5 on the third floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen on the main level
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Hardwood flooring throughout main living areas and many bedrooms
Heating & cooling
Steam heating with radiators
Small-duct high-velocity cooling
Exterior features
Deck
Located in a historical district
Lot less than 1/4 acre
Home design
Detached single-family home
Three stories
Fee simple ownership
Parking
Detached garage with 2 garage spaces
Concrete driveway and side driveway
Garage door opener
Construction
Approximately 91–100 years old
Brick construction
Brick/mortar foundation
Asphalt roof
Utilities
Water: Lake Michigan and public
Sewer: Public sewer
HOA & community
No master association fees required
Other
Property not currently leased
Built before 1978
Electricity and solar
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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
Nov 14, 2008 • Final
Roofing
Work on a roof.
Roofing
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.
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
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.6 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 612 Ridge Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $730,125 and $1,381,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $730K to $1.4M.