RENTED OCT 15, 2025

140 Ridge Ave Unit 1W Evanston, IL 60202

Howard Street Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $316,000 - $364,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 Sq Ft
$212/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 01, 2018

Last sale price $264,900 $166 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,285/month

Highlights

  • Balcony
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Chute Middle School Rated 9+
  • Living Room
  • 3-minute walk to Brummel Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Discover an exquisite rental opportunity at 140 Ridge Ave #1W, Evanston, IL 60202, where sophistication meets comfort in this stunning 1,600 sq ft, 2 bed/2 bath residence. Designed for discerning renters with a credit score of 650+, 2.5x rent, this home features updated stainless steel appliances, central heat and AC, and the rare convenience of a 2-car heated garage included with your $3,200/month rent. Nestled in the heart of Evanston, just steps from Northwestern University, vibrant dining, and Lake Michigan's shores, this property offers a serene yet upscale lifestyle.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ian Nelson

eXp Realty Brokerage Phone: (773) 420-8045 License #475194985 Listed on: 09/18/2025

eXp Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Ian Nelson

eXp Realty Brokerage Phone: (773) 420-8045 License #475194985 Listed on: 09/18/2025

eXp Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Property Attached
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,600 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

  • Evanston Twp High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property Available on 10/1/25
  • Rent includes parking, scavenger, exterior maintenance, lawn care, snow removal
  • 12 Month Lease Term

Community Details

Overview

  • 6 Units

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-10-01
  • Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Rental Price: 2800
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 30L

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • Property Attached: Yes
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Age: 16-20 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Rented
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (773) 420-8045
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • LivingArea: 1600
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: On Site, Attached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Rent Includes: Parking, Scavenger, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Snow Removal

Schools

  • High School: Evanston Twp High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 7550 sqft

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2018
Closed on
Apr 13, 2018
Sold by
Cartus Financial Corp
Bought by
Markov Stefan and Heistova Radostina Waylova
Seller's Agent
Leslie Goodman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maxine Goldberg
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
List Price
$264,900
Sold Price
$264,900
Current Estimated Value
$338,716

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,816
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.18%
Original Mortgage
$211,920
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2018
Closed on
Mar 3, 2018
Sold by
Carroll Sean T and Carroll Julie
Bought by
Cartus Financial Corporation
Seller's Agent
Leslie Goodman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Maxine Goldberg
Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore
List Price
$264,900
Sold Price
$264,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$211,920
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2013
Closed on
Nov 15, 2013
Sold by
National Residential Nominee Services In
Bought by
Carroll Sean T
Seller's Agent
Michael Starn
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Goodman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$255,750
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,750
-6.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.27%
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2013
Closed on
Oct 25, 2013
Sold by
Hoffman Chad and Hoffman Laura A
Bought by
National Residential Nominee Services In
Seller's Agent
Michael Starn
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Goodman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$255,750
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,750
-6.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2008
Sold by
140 Ridge Llc
Bought by
Hoffman Chad

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Interest Rate
6.05%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Markov Stefan $265,000 Burnet Title
Cartus Financial Corporation $265,000 None Available
Carroll Sean T $240,000 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
National Residential Nominee Services In $248,500 Fidelity National Title
Hoffman Chad -- Fidelity National Title
Hoffman Chad $300,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Markov Stefan $211,920
Previous Owner Carroll Sean T $228,000
Previous Owner Hoffman Chad $285,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Rented $2,670 -4.6% --
10/08/2025 10/08/25 Under Contract -- -- --
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Price Changed $2,800 -12.5% $2 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Rent $3,200 0.0% --
05/01/2018 05/01/18 Sold $264,900 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/05/2018 03/05/18 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2018 03/02/18 For Sale $264,900 +10.4% $172 / Sq Ft
12/12/2013 12/12/13 Sold $240,000 -6.2% $156 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/06/2013 11/06/13 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2013 10/25/13 For Sale $255,750 +6.6% $166 / Sq Ft
10/25/2013 10/25/13 Off Market $240,000 -- --
10/21/2013 10/21/13 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2013 10/14/13 For Sale $255,750 -- $166 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,544 $30,363 $2,320 $28,043
2024 $6,544 $29,997 $1,954 $28,043
2023 $6,253 $29,997 $1,954 $28,043
2022 $6,253 $29,997 $1,954 $28,043
2021 $5,719 $21,266 $1,037 $20,229
2020 $5,642 $21,266 $1,037 $20,229
2019 $5,632 $23,727 $1,037 $22,690
2018 $5,999 $25,043 $854 $24,189
2017 $5,857 $25,043 $854 $24,189
2016 $6,419 $25,043 $854 $24,189
2015 $6,256 $23,006 $1,282 $21,724
2014 $6,196 $23,006 $1,282 $21,724
2013 $6,053 $23,006 $1,282 $21,724
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ian Nelson

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Ian Nelson

    eXp Realty

    (773) 420-8045

    23 Total Sales

    Ian Nelson
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Leslie Goodman

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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  • Maxine Goldberg

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Maxine Goldberg

    Engel & Voelkers Chicago North Shore

    (847) 922-4815

    61 Total Sales

    Maxine Goldberg
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  • Michael Starn

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Michael Starn

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (847) 477-4468

    32 Total Sales

    Michael Starn
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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12472357

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 11-30-119-053-1004

Illinois Cook County Evanston 60202 Howard Street

140 Ridge Ave Unit 1W, Evanston, IL

Not Listed for Sale

MultiFamily

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