Cook, US
NEW PRICE and priced to SELL!! Seller wants this sold and some saavy buyer will be getting a steal. If you haven't seen this stunning renovation yet, schedule a showing, and if you have seen it, come back!! This home is worth your attention and serious consideration. Welcome home to 1408 Ridge in the Evanston Ridge Historic District. This stately, fully renovated 1950s Hemphill Colonial situated high on the hill, set back from Ridge Avenue is less than a mile from the lake. It is everything you are looking for...and more! Beautiful new black Marvin windows and new/newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. All new and expanded chef's kitchen is filled with light and features Subzero and Wolf appliances, white quartz counters, and custom cabinets. A large island opens the kitchen up to the dining room and living room. Roomy pantry cabinets adjacent to the eating area and a banquette seating area. Large living room with wood burning fireplace and huge custom sliding doors leading to your new relaxing backyard oasis. Large and lovely paver style patio is the perfect extended entertaining space and the new sod and cedar fence complete the package, with room still to personalize your outdoor space. Exterior upgrade options could include an outdoor fireplace with outdoor TV and lush new professional landscaping. The interior of this home has been carefully reconfigured to fit the needs of today's families while maintaining the original integrity of the home. Five spacious bedrooms across three levels provide both privacy and the versatility required for a modern lifestyle. Two bedrooms on the second level share a beautifully redesigned hall bathroom - both bedrooms with ample closet space and tons of natural light. Up only a few stairs is the third bedroom (perfect for nursery or workout room/den) with an en-suite bath and the light filled primary suite. The beautiful retreat features a vaulted ceiling, new canned lighting, three spacious closets, and a stunning spa like bathroom. The third level also features an office/study nook and the household's convenient second laundry. Finished lower level features fifth bedroom and fourth full bathroom, as well as a cozy family room with wood burning fireplace and laundry/mudroom - with access to the 2.5 car garage. All of the mechanicals are new, including all new dual-zoned HVAC, large new hot water heater, all new copper plumbing, and all new electrical including new 200 AMP service. A large sub-basement and crawl space provide ample storage space for the new owners to utilize. Close to the purple line and easy access to I-94, as well as everything downtown Evanston has to offer. This home's magnificent transformation is estimated to be complete in the next few weeks. Please take the time to tour this home.
Courtesy Of: Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
Feature Highlights
- Broker Owned/Interest
- Built Before 1978
- Basement Bathrooms
General Features
- List Date:
- 07/17/2022
Public Schools
- Elementary School:
- Dewey Elementary Sch
- High School:
- Evanston Twp High Sc
Interior Features
- Bedrooms Possible:
- 5
- Bathrooms Full:
- 4
- Rooms Total:
- 10
- Living Area Source:
- Plans
- Basement Description:
- Finished,Sub-Basement,Exterior Access,Rec/Family Area,Storage Space
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft:
- 2631
Exterior Features and Amenities
- Lot Size Dimensions:
- 9946
Financial
- Days On Market:
- 86
- Tax Annual Amount:
- $8,496.25
- Tax Year:
- 2020
Other Features
- Elementary School District:
- 65
- Age:
- 61-70 Years
- Middle Or Junior School District:
- 65
- High School District:
- 202
Directions
East on Dempster St, North on Ridge Ave to 1408 Ridge. Home's garage and driveway are accessible from private road off of Greenwood just North of Dempster.
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