




1232 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202
About This Home
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.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1896
Materials
- Roof: Slate
- Construction materials: Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Greystone
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Bar Fridge,Freezer,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Trash Compactor,Wine Refrigerator,Other
- Laundry features: In Unit
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Partially Finished,Storage Space,Full
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 18X16
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 546
- Dimensions: 26X21
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 378
- Dimensions: 21X18
Bedroom5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 247
- Dimensions: 13X19
Bedroom6
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Breakfast Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9X9
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 352
- Dimensions: 22X16
Family Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13X13
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 7
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Gas Starter,Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas,Radiant
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 8,600 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space,Updated Kitchen),Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 414
- Dimensions: 18X23
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169
- Dimensions: 13X13
Living Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 858
- Dimensions: 22X39
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood),Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 672
- Dimensions: 32X21
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 391
- Dimensions: 23X17
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 18X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 18X6
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 352
- Dimensions: 16X22
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14X14
Other
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 12X19
Sitting Room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Third
- Area: 629
- Dimensions: 37X17
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Details
- Parcel number: 11191000070000
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Lot size: 0.89 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 38X621
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Yes,Detached,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Covered spaces: 4
