2623 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201

Status: Sold
Single Family
5 beds
3 baths
3,535 sq.ft
Listing Price: $825,000

About this home

Sun-drenched three-story stucco home conveniently located near many of Evanston's best amenities. Just a short distance from Orrington Elementary, Lighthouse Beach, Central Street Purple Line, express trains and Canal Shores. Bring your ideas to make this solid home your own. Highlights: Newer Pella windows, doors, and storm doors throughout. Roof updated approximately 10 years ago with added skylights. Electrical lines buried to the home. Plumbing updated in baths 7 yrs ago. Hardwood floors on all three levels. High ceilings throughout. First Floor: Living room with beautiful bay windows, fireplace with built-ins, and open access to the formal dining room. Butler's pantry and sunroom adjacent to the dining room. Kitchen features a true double-bowl farm sink, a cozy banquette eating area with backyard views, built-in storage, and a hidden laundry chute. Sunroom opens through French doors to a fantastic screened-in porch (new screens installed 2 years ago). Screen door leads to a private hard scape area. Powder room and large entry closet off the foyer. Second Floor: Three bedrooms, including a primary suite with shared hall bath. Primary suite offers great closet space that can be further enhanced. Second bedroom includes a tandem sitting room. Third bedroom, used as an office, has access to the outside. Hall linen closet with laundry chute. Third Floor: Two additional bedrooms with a hall bath and attic storage. Basement: Unfinished walk-out basement with ample storage, laundry area, and half bath. Grounds: Perfect for gardening enthusiasts. Two-car garage with an additional covered work area for planting needs. Recently paved private alley with updated drainage lines (3 years ago), two-car parking pad, and concrete skirt in front of the garage. New sewer line clean out when alley was redone as well. Parking on Ridge is permit. Only house on the alley with 4 car parking. Enjoy the vibrant downtown Evanston with its delightful shops and restaurants just a stone's throw away. Sold as-is.

Property details

Interior Features
Additional Rooms Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Enclosed Porch, Sun Room, Tandem Room, Workshop, Storage
Appliances Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Square Feet 3,535
Square Feet Source Other
Basement Description Unfinished
Basement Bathrooms Yes
Basement Full ,Walkout
Bedrooms Count 5
Bedrooms Possible 5
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Living Room
Fireplace Count 1
Fireplace Details Wood Burning
Baths FULL Count 2
Baths Count 4
Baths Half Count 2
Interior Property Features Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting, Some Window Treatment, Separate Dining Room, Some Storm Doors, Pantry
Total Rooms 11
Window Features Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Rooms
room 1
Type Bedroom 5
Level Third
Dimensions 12X10
Flooring Carpet
room 2
Type Eating Area
Level Main
Dimensions 08X09
room 3
Type Enclosed Porch
Level Main
Dimensions 10X14
room 4
Type Sun Room
Level Main
Dimensions 12X08
room 5
Type Tandem Room
Level Second
Dimensions 12X08
Flooring Hardwood
room 6
Type Work Room
Level Walkout Basement
Dimensions 12X21
room 7
Type Storage
Level Walkout Basement
Dimensions 13X26
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 14X11
Flooring Hardwood
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 10X11
Flooring Hardwood
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Third
Dimensions 12X11
Flooring Carpet
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 12X15
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level N/A
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 10X11
Type Eating Area-Table Space
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Walkout Basement
Dimensions 13X15
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 15X18
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments Bay Window(s), Window Treatments
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 20X11
Flooring Hardwood
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 100+ Years
Approx Year Built 1914
Parking Total 4
Door Features French Doors
Exterior Building Type Stucco
Exterior Property Features Porch Screened
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Features Alley Access
Garage On-Site Yes
Parking Ownership Owned
Parking Garage,Space/s
Rehab Year 2010
Roof Type Asphalt
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 06/15/2024 12:15 am
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning None
CommunityFeatures Sidewalks
Area Major Evanston
Corporate Limits Evanston
Directions Central East to Ridge North. Alley access is next street east. Parking on Ridge is permit.
Elementary School Orrington Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 65
Heat/Fuel Steam, Radiator(s)
High Sch Evanston Twp High School
High Sch Dist 202
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Jr High/Middle School Haven Middle School
Jr High/Middle Dist 65
Township Evanston
Property / Lot Details
Lot Dimensions 50X150
Lot Size Source County Records
Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Ownership Fee Simple
Type Detached 3 Stories
Property Type Detached Single

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 05354090020000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $14,722
Tax Exemptions Homeowner, Senior
Tax Year 2022
$825,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12084014
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 47 days
Basement Full ,Walkout
Type Detached 3 Stories
Parking Garage,Space/s
List Date 06/14/2024
Year Built 1914
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