$2,490,000

1232 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202

  • 11 beds |
  • 8 baths |
  • 8,600 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1896
  • Property Lot Size Icon0.89acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 4 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $290/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 year ago

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.

Listing Status:
Active
Data Last Updated:
July 5, 2026 at 5:18PM
Listing Office:
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty : 312-320-6741
Listing Agent:
Linda Levin : 312-320-6741
MLS ID:
12265463
  • Rooms: Bedroom 5Bedroom 6Bedroom 7Bedroom 8Bedroom 9Bedroom 10Bedroom 11Breakfast RoomOfficeSitting Room
  • Appliances: Double OvenMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorBar FridgeFreezerWasherDryerDisposalTrash CompactorWine RefrigeratorOther
  • Dining: Separate
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Basement: Partially FinishedStorage SpaceFull
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • A/C: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural GasRadiant
  • Fireplace: Wood BurningGas StarterFireplaces: 7
  • Disability Feature: None
  • Style: Greystone
  • Parking: YesDetachedGarageParking spaces: 4
  • Roofing: Slate
  • General: 3 Stories
  • HOA Amenities: Not Applicable
  • Originating MLS: mred
  • School District: 65
  • County: Cook
  • Zoning: 11191000070000
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: mred
  • Ownership: Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of Linda Levin , Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

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