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1217 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202

5 beds
6 baths
7,000 sqft
11,840 sqft lot
$240 per sqft
1899 build
– on site

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Built in 1899 for notable Chancellor Livingston Jenks and designed by Myron Hunt, this distinctive home was built to impress with its expansive circular driveway, grandly proportioned room sizes, leaded glass windows, signature, beaded rift sawn oak woodwork and exquisite craftsmanship throughout. Perched at the peak of Ridge, this home offers truly unique views of the surrounding park and fields of Larimar park. Turn into the circular drive, enter the gracious foyer and you will be drawn into the dramatic sunken living room. Originally, the music room, this room showcases built-in cabinets designed to hold sheet music, over 35' of spanning windows and soaring 10ft+ ceilings. Flanking the living room, are the family room with a marble woodburning fireplace and the open dining area with glass doors providing access to the back porch and large paver patio. Stunning kitchen pleases any chef or entertainer with separate, built-in refrigerator and freezer, dual dishwashers, 48" range, oversized island and concealed walk-in pantry. On the main bedroom level, you will find 3 luxurious bedroom suites with walk-in closets and private baths all nestled amidst the greenery of the surrounding trees. Primary bath offers every luxury with (2) 6' vanities, Victoria & Albert soaking tub and decadent steam shower with massaging showerhead, rain can and body sprays. Also on this level, you will find the laundry room, complete with utility sink. Continue to the top floor, to the 2 additional bedrooms. The "Woodpecker" room offers both a sleeping and seating area; Perfect for guests! The 5th bedroom, (currently used as an art room) is clad in original wood paneling. Travel to the sunny, walkout lower level, and you will find the rec room, office, storage area, and a massive mudroom. Thoughtful design has been paired with premium mechanicals to create an exceptional home in every aspect. The home was made complete in 2021 with new exterior paint, a new roof, and a new 2.5 car garage. Lot size was increased to 74 x160 in 2021, so taxes will be new. Owner is Listing Agent and is a licensed RE Agent in IL.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11094378 —

The Building

Year Built:

1899
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Prairie
Basement:

Full,Walkout
Foundation Details:

Brick/Mortar
Exterior Features:

Patio,Porch,Brick Paver Patio,Storms/Screens
Window Features:

Storm Window(s),Window Treatments,Wood Frames
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors,Backup Sump Pump;,Multiple Water Heaters
Total SqFt:

6987
Total SqFt:

7987
Main SqFt:

2297
Upper SqFt:

3790
Lower SqFt:

900
Unfinished Lower SqFt:

1000
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Rooms Total:

13
Room Type:

Bedroom 5,Den,Office,Recreation Room,Foyer,Mud Room,Storage,Heated Sun Room
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors,Heated Floors,2nd Floor Laundry,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s),10' Ceiling,9' Ceilings,Historic/Period Mlwk,Open Floorplan,Special Millwork,Some Window Treatmnt,Dining Combo,Drapes/Blinds
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Family Room
Laundry:

Slate
Laundry:

2nd Level
Laundry:

9X8
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

7000

Location

Directions:

Enter BRICK CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY on East side of Ridge Ave. just South of Dempster St. and North of Crain St.
Location:

85774
Location:

4420

The Property

Parcel Number:

11191010050000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Fenced Yard,Landscaped,Park Adjacent,Mature Trees,Wood Fence
Lot Size Dimensions:

74 X 160
Lot Size Source:

Survey
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2019
Tax Annual Amount:

27796.28

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

6
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas,Forced Air,Steam,Radiant,2+ Sep Heating Systems,Indv Controls,Zoned
Cooling:

Central Air,Zoned

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan,Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,High End Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood,Gas Cooktop,Electric Oven

Schools

Elementary School:

Washington Elementary School
Elementary School District:

65
Middle Or Junior School:

Nichols Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

65
High School:

Evanston Twp High School
High School District:

202

The Community

Community Features:

Park,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2.5
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Garage(s)

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/29/21 Jul 29, 2021	Sold	MRED	$1,685,000	-3.7%
7/24/21 Jul 24, 2021	Pending	MRED	$1,750,000
5/24/21 May 24, 2021	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$1,750,000

House Sold on 7/29/2021

$1,685,000

Listing provided by broker:

Kirsten Coleman

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1217 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60202