$1,393,000

beds

baths

half bath

3,740

square ft

1314 Ridge Avenue #4

Evanston, Illinois 60201

Closed / MLS #12363448 / Condo / Evanston

Listing information updated 7/14/2025 at 3:23pm

Exquisite penthouse condo in Evanston's Dryden Mansion. Designed in 1916 by George Maher for Ellen Eastman Dryden, niece and heiress to the Eastman Kodak fortune. Every linear inch has been renovated, polished and brought back to life with careful restoration of the original architecture - all with a fresh eye and designed with the best luxe finishes. The kitchen, laundry room, three baths plus powder were gut renovated. The kitchen is clad with classic Statuario marble setting off a Venetian plaster hood, Parisian-inspired marble floor and integrated appliances by Sub-Zero/Wolf/Cove. New marble baths, refurbished floors, Visual Comfort light fixtures, new laundry room with built-in storage and laundry sink - too many improvements to list! The residence is centered on the mansion's original ballroom. Spanning a dramatic 65 feet, with barrel vault ceiling and original millwork, the space is easily defined by function: kitchen, media, dining and an elegant living room space anchored by a large fireplace. Adjacent to the ballroom is a beautifully scaled den situated above the mansion's portico, currently serving as an office and secondary media space. The private bedroom wing includes the main suite, rivaling a 5-star hotel, with French doors, walk-in closet and marble spa-like bath: soaking tub, generous steam shower, heated floors and designer-sourced lighting. There are two additional, spacious bedrooms with two dedicated marble baths and a new powder room. Welcome guests via the warmth of a skylit vestibule and usher them into a proper foyer with guest closet. A private treetop terrace completes the livability of the penthouse with plenty of sunny space for dining, relaxing and container gardening. An extra-large, two-car brick garage and jumbo storage space are practical luxuries. The Dryden Mansion is all about ease - just 25 minutes to O'Hare, 25 minutes to downtown via the train and so close to all North Shore suburbs. The ideal in-between location in lovely, vibrant Evanston! Walk to Union restaurant, Space music venue, Trader Joe's, Jewel, Pour coffee shop and wine bar, Northwestern's campus, the Metra, the El and the lakefront. A jewel-like condo that lives like a North Shore mansion.

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Tile

Parking Type:

Garage - Brick Driveway,On Site,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,740

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Lobby

Room Information

Living Room:

25x40 - Third

Dining Room:

combo - Third

Kitchen:

18x11 - Third

Family Room:

25x16 - Third

Primary Bedroom:

17x13 - Third Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x12 - Third

3rd Bedroom:

12x12 - Third

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Den:

18x12 - Third Level

Foyer:

16x14 - Third Level

Gallery:

12x10 - Second Level

Terrace:

16x17 - Third Level

Laundry:

11x6 - Third Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$19,617

Tax Year:

2023

Assessments:

$1,339 / month

Location

Zip Code:

60201

City:

Evanston

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

65, 202

Elementary School:

Dewey Elementary School

Middle School:

Nichols Middle School

High School:

Evanston Twp High School

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

None

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor

Appliances:

Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Oven, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Tile

Parking Type:

Garage - Brick Driveway,On Site,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

3,740

Pet Information:

Cats OK, Dogs OK

Internal Features:

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Sauna, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Lobby

Living Room:

25x40 - Third

Dining Room:

combo - Third

Kitchen:

18x11 - Third

Family Room:

25x16 - Third

Primary Bedroom:

17x13 - Third Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x12 - Third

3rd Bedroom:

12x12 - Third

4th Bedroom:

N/A

Den:

18x12 - Third Level

Foyer:

16x14 - Third Level

Gallery:

12x10 - Second Level

Terrace:

16x17 - Third Level

Laundry:

11x6 - Third Level

Tax Amount:

$19,617

Tax Year:

2023

Assessments:

$1,339 / month

Zip Code:

60201

City:

Evanston

County:

Cook

School District(s):

65, 202

Elementary School:

Dewey Elementary School

Middle School:

Nichols Middle School

High School:

Evanston Twp High School

Listing Office: @PROPERTIES

Listing Office Phone: 847.763.0200

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