Check out the three-story staircase! Over 8,600 sqft in Evanston. $2,890,000.
Property Details & Features
Core Information
- Price: $2,890,000
- Address: 1232 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202
- Year Built: 1896 (Historic “Castle on Ridge”)
- Architecture: Classic Greystone Estate
- Interior Space: 8,600+ sq. ft. of living area
This magnificent Evanston estate offers a rare blend of historical grandeur and massive square footage. It is a truly unique residence for sale for anyone seeking a home with a rich legacy and architectural significance.
Interior Highlights
- Total Rooms: 18 Rooms (11 Bedrooms, 8 Bathrooms)
- Grand Entry: Features a spectacular three-story staircase as the focal point.
- Unique Features: Original stained glass windows and a built-in Pipe Organ façade.
- Entertainment Space: Third-floor ballroom and a massive 22×39 living room.
- Kitchen: Updated custom kitchen with an attached sitting room and high-end appliances.
- Details: 7 fireplaces, detailed millwork, 10-foot+ ceilings, and original hardwood flooring throughout.
The interior is defined by its soaring ceilings and a historic ballroom that makes the home feel like a private palace. You will rarely find such a detailed house for sale that maintains so much of its original 19th-century charm.
Lot & Exterior Features
- Lot Size: 0.89 Acres (nearly a full acre in a prime urban/suburban setting).
- Parking: Detached 4-car garage.
- Coach House: Includes a full coach house with a rented 2-bedroom apartment (income potential).
- Outdoor Space: Expansive yards and professional landscaping.
- Roof: Durable, classic slate roofing.
The exterior provides an incredible amount of private green space and a bonus income-generating coach house. This sprawling property for sale is a standout landmark in the Evanston community.
From Zillow
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.
