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Last sold for $255,000 on Jul 17, 2024

737 RIDGE AVE

EVANSTON, IL 60202
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1967
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
Built 196728 units926–1,358 ft²
$6.9M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$266K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$218
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-31.4%vs the Evanston ZIP median sale $/ft² ($318)

Sales Performance

$170K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
—
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
3.6%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+1.7%per yeartypical hold 6.2 yrsfrom 33 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
19972000200520082014201820222025
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
19972000200520082014201820222025

56 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$177K$224K$271K$318K926 ft²1,012 ft²1,099 ft²1,185 ft²1,272 ft²1,358 ft²
1 bd2 bd
1 bed
1 unit
2 bed
27 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 0 ba · 1,313 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
26 units

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$177K–$177K
1 unit
$211K–$211K
1 unit
$246K–$246K
1 unit
$254K–$265K
9 units
$266K–$281K
9 units
$286K–$300K
4 units
$318K–$318K
1 unit

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.75%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.18%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.9.2 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.57%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.40%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$266,254
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,517
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit 2EDec 1, 2025$170,000BuildingJul 17, 2024$255,000Unit 3EAug 18, 2023$285,000Unit 1LJun 28, 2023$147,500Unit 4GMar 15, 2023$240,000Unit 3DMar 15, 2023$229,000Unit 4CSep 6, 2022$230,000BuildingMar 16, 2021$197,500Unit 3ASep 23, 2020$200,000Unit 4BSep 25, 2019$196,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,031 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$19,749 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,371
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$17,378
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,749
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$197,490

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.33
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
67
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Oakton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Chute Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Evanston Township High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65

Neighborhood · ZIP 60202These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,134
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,248 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,510
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,555
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

737 Ridge Ave
2 bd · 1,381 ft²
$284K
737 Ridge Ave
2 bd · 1,313 ft²
737 Ridge Ave
2 bd · 1,100 ft²
$298K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 1h
1 bd · 926 ft²
$211K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 1k
2 bd · 1,212 ft²
737 Ridge Ave # 1l
2 bd · 1,183 ft²
$264K
737 Ridge Ave # 2a
2 bd · 1,097 ft²
$246K
737 Ridge Ave # 2b
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,133 ft²
$268K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 2c
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 ft²
$255K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 2d
2 bd · 1,313 ft²
$286K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 2e
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,192 ft²
$177K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 2f
2 bd · 1,214 ft²
$265K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 2g
2 bd · 1,295 ft²
$271K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 2h
2 bd · 1,232 ft²
$266K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 2j
2 bd · 1,336 ft²
737 Ridge Ave Apt 3a
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 ft²
$264K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 3b
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,257 ft²
$265K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 3c
2 bd · 1,304 ft²
$271K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 3d
2 bd · 1,100 ft²
$286K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 3e
2 bd · 1,200 ft²
$318K
737 Ridge Ave # 3g
2 bd · 1,174 ft²
$259K
737 Ridge Ave # 3h
2 bd · 1,151 ft²
$254K
737 Ridge Ave # 3j
2 bd · 1,259 ft²
$300K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 4a
2 bd · 1,345 ft²
$280K
737 Ridge Ave # 4a
2 bd · 1,207 ft²
$263K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 4b
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,269 ft²
$268K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 4c
2 bd · 1,313 ft²
$281K
737 Ridge Ave # 4d
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,358 ft²
$275K
737 Ridge Ave Apt 4g
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 ft²
$296K
737 Ridge Ave # 4h
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,000 ft²
$259K
737 Ridge Ave # 4j
2 bd · 1,340 ft²
$266K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 737 Ridge Ave

How many units are in 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL?

737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL has 28 residential units across built in 1967, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 28 units at 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL is $266,023. That works out to $218 per square foot. Units run from 926 to 1,358 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL expensive for Evanston?

Units at 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL carry a median of $218 per square foot, 31% below the Evanston median of $318 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL?

1 units at 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL sold in the last 12 months, out of 56 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 3.6% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $170K.

Have units at 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL appreciated?

Across 33 repeat sales of the same unit, 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL returned a median 1.7% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 6.2 years.

What floor plans does 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL have?

The most common plan at 737 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL is a 2-bedroom of 1,313 square feet, repeated 2 times, with a median estimate of $283,360. TopHap identifies 1 recurring plans in the building.

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