The Castle on Ridge Is Up for Grabs — Its First Sale in Nearly 50 Years

Asking $2,490,000, this Evanston, Illinois landmark known as "The Castle on Ridge" spans 8,600 square feet, 11 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and 18 rooms total — and it's hitting the market for the first time in nearly half a century. Designed by architect Stephen A. Jennings, the house sits on almost a full acre and comes with its own coach house.

A Staircase That Soars Three Stories

The grand entry opens onto a spectacular three-story staircase, rising above original stained glass windows and a pipe organ facade — commenters guessed correctly that the pipes were real. Elsewhere, the home holds three separate staircases in total, a formal dining room, a large family room, and an updated custom kitchen with its own sitting area.

A Third-Floor Ballroom and a Coach House That Pays for Itself

The third floor holds a full ballroom, while the coach house includes a rented two-bedroom apartment offering built-in rental income for whoever takes this on. Reddit's reaction was largely admiring, though longtime locals and preservation-minded commenters noted that some of the original ceilings and upper woodwork have been removed over the years — worth knowing if the home's full period detail is a priority for you.

The Internet Has Thoughts

Naturally, this listing caught the attention of Reddit's r/zillowgonewild community. See what people are saying about it here.

Eighteen rooms, three staircases, and a ballroom that's been waiting nearly 50 years for new owners. View the full listing here.