Best lifestyle. .. where working from home feels like you're on vacation every day! This luxury renovation offers everyone space to work/study from home comfortably with over 4200 sf interior space and over 1/2 an acre lot- even room for a pool! Or, just enjoy the fully fenced yard with a large deck, play-set area and inviting large fire-pit patio. A 3-car garage with a fully renovated 1- bedroom coach house may also be perfect for a homebound college child, an au pair, or potential rental income. Endless possibilities. .. blocks from town, transportation, beaches and more. Oh. .. and it is absolutely gorgeous with the highest finishes completely rebuilt in 2016. The original 1880's marble fireplace anchors the sun-filled Living Room with its soaring ceilings & an elegant Dining Room with coffered ceilings & bay window is perfect for hosting. Always the heart of the home, the Chef's Kitchen with its over-sized island, custom cabinetry, Thermador appliances, marble counters, heated floors & built-in coffee maker will delight. Opening to the Family Room you will find a lovely gas fireplace, heated floors & plantation shutters. Four bedrooms including the Master suite with walk-in closet & spectacular bath, a large hall bath, laundry and cozy sitting area with a cathedral-sized window completes the living space on the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor private retreat features a charming bedroom & office each with "balcony" walk-out skylights, a private bath & alcove space. Smart-home features are throughout allowing effortless control to lighting, home security, sound via a smart phone. This home provides a wonderful "urban" suburban lifestyle!
Single-familyProperty Type
1886Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
$486Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Miceli• Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Julie Fleetwood• Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Joseph Schiller• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
A Truly Exquisite 3-Story Evanston Home Sited on 3 Lots! The floor plan and details are waiting for your personal touch. The exterior of the house & coach house are complete, however the interiors are down to studs, leaving the customizing to you! Distinctive features include 12' wide pebble stone driveway with 5' wide sidewalk. Front porch & carport. All windows have been enlarged & insulated, 2-story window wall, second floor cathedral ceiling, rebuilt bay, multiple skylights, 8' high basement, newer roof, 400 AMP electric service. Gorgeous landscaping with berms & plantings plus an Extra large 3-car, 2-story garage with coach house. A Real Steal that awaits your plans. A Simply Magnificent Opportunity. Please note based on the fact that this is uninhabitable we must insist all offers must be cash!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08763485
Apr 20, 2015
Listing Removed
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Apr 3, 2015
Price Changed
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Oct 28, 2014
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08753504
Oct 28, 2014
Listing Removed
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Oct 15, 2014
Listed (New)
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08670927
Oct 15, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 12, 2014
Listed (New)
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$36,302 (+4.2%)
$55,264 + $92,736
$148,000
2022
$34,824 (+17.1%)
$55,264 + $92,736
$148,000
2021
$29,735 (+1.2%)
$36,424 + $77,466
$113,890
2020
$29,390 (+1.1%)
$36,424 + $77,466
$113,890
2019
$29,057 (+35.7%)
$36,424 + $89,422
$125,846
2018
$21,409 (+2.6%)
$30,144 + $50,409
$80,553
2017
$20,862 (+1.0%)
$30,144 + $50,409
$80,553
2016
$20,648 (+153.4%)
$30,144 + $50,409
$80,553
2015
$8,148 (−61.8%)
$24,492 + $5,470
$29,962
2014
$21,330 (+170.6%)
$24,492 + $54,704
$79,196
2013
$7,883 (−59.3%)
$24,492 + $5,470
$29,962
2012
$19,371 (+161.6%)
$27,004 + $53,871
$80,875
2011
$7,405 (+0.5%)
$27,004 + $5,387
$32,391
2010
$7,368 (+4.5%)
$27,004 + $5,387
$32,391
2009
$7,050 (−29.4%)
$27,632 + $6,017
$33,649
2008
$9,993 (+3.8%)
$44,211 + $6,837
$51,048
2007
$9,624
$44,211 + $6,837
$51,048
Tax history for 921 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$36,302 (+4.2%)
$55,264 + $92,736
$148,000
2022
$34,824 (+17.1%)
$55,264 + $92,736
$148,000
2021
$29,735 (+1.2%)
$36,424 + $77,466
$113,890
2020
$29,390 (+1.1%)
$36,424 + $77,466
$113,890
2019
$29,057 (+35.7%)
$36,424 + $89,422
$125,846
2018
$21,409 (+2.6%)
$30,144 + $50,409
$80,553
2017
$20,862 (+1.0%)
$30,144 + $50,409
$80,553
2016
$20,648 (+153.4%)
$30,144 + $50,409
$80,553
2015
$8,148 (−61.8%)
$24,492 + $5,470
$29,962
2014
$21,330 (+170.6%)
$24,492 + $54,704
$79,196
2013
$7,883 (−59.3%)
$24,492 + $5,470
$29,962
2012
$19,371 (+161.6%)
$27,004 + $53,871
$80,875
2011
$7,405 (+0.5%)
$27,004 + $5,387
$32,391
2010
$7,368 (+4.5%)
$27,004 + $5,387
$32,391
2009
$7,050 (−29.4%)
$27,632 + $6,017
$33,649
2008
$9,993 (+3.8%)
$44,211 + $6,837
$51,048
2007
$9,624
$44,211 + $6,837
$51,048
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
3,657
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
11191200100000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
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
Dec 10, 2024 • Active
Interior remodel - residential for single-family homes, townhomes, and 2-unit residential buildings only
Perform a remodel of the basement.
Remodel
Jan 18, 2023 • Final
Remodel - exterior
Remove a deck, pergola, and flat roof. Replace the deck and flat roof.
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 6
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Exterior Parking Spaces: 3
Garage Parking, Parking Space(s)
Driveway
Parking On-Site
Parking Ownership: Owned Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s), Carport
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway, Side Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: Video
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 5
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15X15
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 18X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X12
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 14X10
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Separate Shower, Double Sink, Soaking Tub
Living Room Information
Size: 20X17
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Shades, Plantation Shutters on Windows
Family Room Information
Size: 15X14
On Main Level
Porcelain Tile
Plantation Shutters on Windows
Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 19X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes, Plantation Shutters on Windows
Kitchen Information
Size: 15X13
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Island, Pantry (Walk-in)