BEDS11
BATHS6 full 2 partial
SQUARE FEET8,600
MLS#12265463
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
SCHOOLDistrict 202
Property Description
The Castle on Ridge - A rare opportunity to buy this Magnificent and Iconic mansion for the first time in nearly 50 years. De-signed by noted architect Stephen A. Jennings, this house is beautifully positioned on nearly an Acre with a full Coach house, expansive yards, and a 4 car garage. The Grand Entry welcomes you to this 18 room residence with 11 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, 3 staircases, updated custom kitchen with sitting room, formal dining room, huge family room and a third floor Ballroom! The house boasts large windows, detailed millwork, and high ceilings with natural light flooding the home. A spectacular staircase three stories high soars above original Stained Glass Windows and a Pipe Organ fa-cade! This Grand and Lofty staircase is the focal point of the house. With over 8,600 square feet of living space this home provides endless possibilities and flexibility! A rented 2nd floor two bedroom apartment in the Coach house is a great income bonus.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Partially Finished, Storage Space, Full
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplaces: 7
Garage: 4
Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
Home Style: Greystone
Lot Size: 0.89 Acres
Roof Type: Slate
Taxes: $63,557
Year Built: 1896
Feature Descriptions
Additional rooms: Bedroom 5,Bedroom 6,Bedroom 7,Bedroom 8,Bedroom 9,Bedroom 10,Bedroom 11,Breakfast Room, Office, Sitting Room
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Other
Association Includes: None
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Stone
Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location(s): Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Laundry: In Unit
Lot Dimensions: 38X621
Parcel#: 11191000070000
Parking: Yes, Detached, Garage
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 18
Township: Evanston
Water: Lake Michigan
Room Sizes
Bedroom 5: 13X19
Bedroom 6: 14X14
Bedroom 7: 18X10
Bedroom 8: 18X6
Bedroom 9: 16X22
Bedroom 10: 14X14
Bedroom 11: 12X19
Breakfast Room: 9X9
Office: 23X17
Sitting Room: 37X17
Bedroom 2: 18X16
Bedroom 3: 26X21
Bedroom 4: 21X18
Dining Room: 22X16
Family Room: 13X13
Kitchen: 18X23
Laundry: 13X13
Living Room: 22X39
Primary Bedroom: 32X21
Local Schools
High School: Evanston Twp High School
Middle School: Nichols Middle School
Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
School District: District 202
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
Agency Phone: 312-751-0300
Shown By
Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate
Agency Phone: 815-397-4040
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1232 Ridge Avenue | MLS# 12265463
This single family home located at 1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $2,890,000. This property was built in 1896 and has 11 bedrooms and 6 full and 2 partial baths with 8600 sq. ft. Ridge Avenue is located within the District 202 school district. Search Evanston real estate on www.bhhscrosby.com today.