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1232 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202

1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 — exterior front view
1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 — exterior view
1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 — exterior view

1232 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL

$2,490,000

ActiveMLS #MRD12265463

1232 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202

$2,490,000

Reduced $710,000

List Price

11

Bedrooms

8

Bathrooms

8,600

Sq Ft

$290

/ Sq Ft

About This Property

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! ...

Property Details

Key Facts

Overview
Property TypeResidential
Bedrooms11
Bathrooms8 full, 2 half
Square Feet8,600
Price / Sq Ft$290
Days on Market450
Building
Style3 Stories
Year Built1896
Lot Size0.89 Acres
CountyCook
RoomLevel
Bedroom 5Third
Bedroom 6Third
Bedroom 7Third
Bedroom 8Third
Bedroom 9Main
Bedroom 10Second
Bedroom 11Second
Breakfast RoomMain
OfficeSecond
Sitting RoomThird
Bedroom 2Second
Bedroom 3Third
Bedroom 4Third
Dining RoomMain
Family RoomMain
KitchenMain
LaundrySecond
Living RoomMain
Master BedroomSecond
HeatingNatural Gas, Radiant
CoolingCentral Air
BasementPartially Finished, Storage Space, Full
FlooringHardwood
Garage Spaces4
IncludedDouble Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Other
ExteriorStone
RoofSlate
Garage Spaces4
Parking Spaces4
WaterLake Michigan
SewerPublic Sewer
Lot Size0.89 Acres
Lot Dimensions38X621
MLS #MRD12265463
Days on Market450
List DateApril 7, 2025
StatusActive
Annual Taxes$63,558
Listing Courtesy OfJameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Price reduced

$2,490,000

$400,000

Apr 16, 2026

Listed for sale

MLS #MRD12265463

$3,200,000

Apr 7, 2025

Mortgage Estimate

$17,887

/month
Principal & Interest
$12,591
Property Taxes
$5,296
20% · $498,000
6.5%

Location

Evanston · 1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

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