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$2,890,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 11 Beds
  • 6 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 8,600 Sq. Ft.
  • 4 Car Garage
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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.

Full Property Details for 1232 Ridge Ave

General

  • Price: $2,890,000
  • Taxes: $63,557 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12265463
  • Updated: 11/18/2025
  • Added to Site: 321 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Partially
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 7
  • Fireplace(s): Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other, Wood-Burning, Gas Starter
  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Wine Refrigerator, Other
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 8
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement Baths: Yes

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 11

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Evanston
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Evanston
  • Driving Directions: Go to Ridge to Dempster

School Information

  • School District: 65
  • Elem School District: 65
  • Midd School District: 65
  • High School District: 202
  • Elementary School: Washington Elementary School
  • Middle School: Nichols Middle School
  • High School: Evanston Twp High School
  • Private School: Evanston Twp High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiant

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Greystone
  • Architectural Style: Greystone
  • Construction: Stone
  • Exterior Const.: Stone
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Storage Space, Full
  • Roof: Slate
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 8,600
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.89
  • Lot Size Range: .50 to .99 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 38 x 621

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1896
  • Tax Amount: $63,557.95
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 11191000070000

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Schools serving 1232 Ridge Ave

School Districts:Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65, Evanston Township High School District 202
NameGradesDistance
Nichols Middle School
800 Greenleaf Street, Evanston, IL 60202
6-80.4 mi
Evanston Twp High School
1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
9-120.8 mi
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Price
Change
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8/04/2025
Price Reduced
$2,890,000
-9.69%
MLS
4/07/2025
Listed
$3,200,000
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Tax History for 1232 Ridge Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$61,546
-10%
$260,198
-14%
2022
$68,562
22%
$301,315
42%
2021
$56,142
1%
$211,555
—
2020
$55,393
6%
$211,555
-8%
2019
$52,432
2%
$229,952
19%
2018
$51,363
3%
$193,659
—
2017
$50,051
2%
$193,659
—
2016
$49,010
18%
$193,659
21%
2015
$41,614
1%
$159,699
—
2014
$41,244
2%
$159,699
—
2013
$40,268
-8%
$159,699
-16%
2012
$44,004
—
$190,508
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1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 (MLS# 12265463) is a Single Family property with 11 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 1232 Ridge Avenue is currently listed for $2,890,000 and was received on April 07, 2025. Want to learn more about 1232 Ridge Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Evanston? You can browse all Evanston real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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