1585 Ridge Avenue #505 — Evanston, IL 60201
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Evanston, IL 60201

1585 Ridge Avenue #505

$549,000
3 beds · 2 baths · 2,131 sqft
Listed at $549,000 2 days on market $5,304/yr taxes
01About this home

This exceptional co-op is located in the historic Ridge-Davis building in the heart of downtown Evanston. As the largest unit in the building, measuring at over 2100 sqft, this three-bedroom, two-bath residence occupies the entire northern wing and offers an impressive forty-foot-wide living space with both eastern and western exposures, allowing for abundant natural light and refreshing cross breezes. A spacious foyer with custom wood flooring that continues throughout the unit, welcomes you into the expansive main living area, which seamlessly combines the living room, dining room, and open kitchen. The kitchen features a peninsula with barstool seating, 42-inch cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The oversized primary bedroom includes additional space ideal for a home office or sitting area, while two more bedrooms and two full bathrooms complete the layout. Storage is plentiful throughout the unit, with the added benefit of two private storage lockers conveniently located just outside the back door. Sunlight fills the home from multiple exposures, creating a serene retreat above the vibrant energy of downtown Evanston. Ideally situated just steps from shopping, dining, and public transportation, this home offers both comfort and convenience. Additional highlights include a heated garage parking space, a well-maintained building with a spotless laundry room, and a shared patio just outside the rear entrance.

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$549,000
List price
2,131
Square feet
3
Bedrooms
2 full
Bathrooms
1949
Year built
Lot size
1
Garage spaces
$5,304
Annual taxes
Attached Single
Style
2
Days on market
04Features
Heating
SteamRadiator(s)
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorStainless Steel Appliance(s)
Parking
AsphaltCircular DrivewayGarage Door OpenerHeated GarageGarage OwnedAttachedGarage
Construction
Brick
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Dewey Elementary School
Evanston, IL
📍18 mi🚗46 min
M Middle school
Nichols Middle School
Evanston, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶18 min
H High school
Evanston Twp High School
Evanston, IL
📍0.7 mi🚗2 min🚶17 min
  • Taco Diablo 600 ft
  • LuLu's 650 ft
  • Cozy Noodles & Rice 700 ft
  • CM Chicken 900 ft
  • Thai Sookdee 900 ft
  • Table to Stix Ramen 900 ft
  • 7-Eleven 0.3 mi
  • Whole Foods Market 0.5 mi
  • 7-Eleven 0.5 mi
  • Citgo 0.5 mi
  • Mobil Mart 0.5 mi
  • Foster Deli 0.6 mi
  • Alexander Park 300 ft
  • Smith Park 0.3 mi
  • Penny Park 0.3 mi
  • Harper Garden Park 0.4 mi
  • Mason Park 0.4 mi
  • Oldberg Park 0.5 mi
  • Berry Pike 450 ft
  • Philz Coffee 550 ft
  • G.R.I.N.D. Cafe 0.2 mi
  • Cupitol Coffee and Eatery 0.3 mi
  • Moge Tee 0.3 mi
  • Tealicious Bubble Tea 0.4 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

Jun 4, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
Compass
$549,000
Jun 3, 2026
Sold
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty · 247 days on market
$139,000
May 22, 2026
Sold
Baird & Warner · 3 days on market
$192,000
May 19, 2026
Listed for sale
Kale Realty · 29 days on market
$177,000
May 13, 2026
Listed for sale
Baird & Warner · 14 days on market
$185,000
May 7, 2026
Listed for sale
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago · 185 days on market
$149,000
May 5, 2026
Listed for sale
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty · 7 days on market
$219,000
Apr 30, 2026
Listed for sale
Baird & Warner
$185,000
Apr 29, 2026
Listed for sale
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
$219,000
Apr 24, 2026
Listed for sale
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty · 14 days on market
$219,000
Apr 21, 2026
Listed for sale
Kale Realty
$177,000
Apr 13, 2026
Listed for sale
Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
$219,000
Apr 5, 2026
Listed for sale
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty · 243 days on market
$190,000
Nov 4, 2025
Listed for sale
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
$149,000
Oct 10, 2025
Listed for sale
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
$200,000
Aug 13, 2025
Sold
Baird & Warner · 7 days on market
$225,000
May 14, 2024
Sold
@properties Christie's International Real Estate · 3 days on market
$139,000
May 9, 2024
Sold
Compass · 1 days on market
$209,000
May 4, 2024
Sold
Kale Realty · 6 days on market
$149,900
Sourced from MRED. Older events appear here as our history backfill completes.
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Listed by Compass · Geoff Brown
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