Rarely available large plot of land in Burr Ridge! Attention all Builders/Developers-Incredible development opportunity! Or perhaps an incredible, single sprawling estate for someone looking for a large parcel of land! 15 acres of continuous land (rectangular property) in prime location next to Highland Fields. This is an opportunity to own/develop one of the last remaining large parcels of land in the Pleasantdale and LTHS school districts. There is a home on the property but being sold "As-Is", most likely a tear down. The value is in the land here, potential to divide into multiple SFH's!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
15 acresLot Size
$889Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brian Ruff• Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Bought with Non Member• NON MEMBER
Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11689294
Redfin Estimate
$1,638,190
$737K since sold in August 2025$22K since July
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 239.5% higher than the average sale price ($483K) of 6 comparable homes.
Rarely available large plot of land in Burr Ridge! Attention all Builders/Developers-Incredible development opportunity! Or perhaps an incredible, single sprawling estate for someone looking for a large parcel of land! 15 acres of continuous land (rectangular property) in prime location next to Highland Fields. This is an opportunity to own/develop one of the last remaining large parcels of land in the Pleasantdale and LTHS school districts. There is a home on the property but being sold "As-Is", most likely a tear down. The value is in the land here, potential to divide into multiple SFH's!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11206408
May 19, 2022
Listing Removed
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Feb 14, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Oct 4, 2021
Pending (Active Under Contract)
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Sep 1, 2021
Price Changed
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Sep 1, 2021
Price Changed
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Sep 1, 2021
Listed (Active)
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$18,834 (−2.8%)
$49,005 + $55,995
$105,000
2022
$19,372 (+3.3%)
$49,005 + $45,496
$94,501
2021
$18,749 (+2.8%)
$49,005 + $45,496
$94,501
2020
$18,240 (+10.2%)
$49,005 + $45,496
$94,501
2019
$16,547 (−2.0%)
$32,670 + $54,883
$87,553
2018
$16,886 (+3.7%)
$32,670 + $54,883
$87,553
2017
$16,287 (+33.5%)
$32,670 + $54,883
$87,553
2016
$12,200 (+0.5%)
$16,335 + $43,659
$59,994
2015
$12,137 (+5.1%)
$16,335 + $43,659
$59,994
2014
$11,547 (+25.3%)
$16,335 + $43,659
$59,994
2013
$9,212 (+1.5%)
$16,335 + $33,689
$50,024
2012
$9,078 (−5.8%)
$16,335 + $33,689
$50,024
2011
$9,632 (−24.5%)
$16,335 + $33,689
$50,024
2010
$12,750 (−0.6%)
$16,335 + $61,788
$78,123
2009
$12,829 (+9.1%)
$16,335 + $61,788
$78,123
2008
$11,756 (+2.1%)
$26,136 + $57,868
$84,004
2007
$11,513
$52,272 + $26,145
$78,417
Tax history for 8744 Johnston Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$18,834 (−2.8%)
$49,005 + $55,995
$105,000
2022
$19,372 (+3.3%)
$49,005 + $45,496
$94,501
2021
$18,749 (+2.8%)
$49,005 + $45,496
$94,501
2020
$18,240 (+10.2%)
$49,005 + $45,496
$94,501
2019
$16,547 (−2.0%)
$32,670 + $54,883
$87,553
2018
$16,886 (+3.7%)
$32,670 + $54,883
$87,553
2017
$16,287 (+33.5%)
$32,670 + $54,883
$87,553
2016
$12,200 (+0.5%)
$16,335 + $43,659
$59,994
2015
$12,137 (+5.1%)
$16,335 + $43,659
$59,994
2014
$11,547 (+25.3%)
$16,335 + $43,659
$59,994
2013
$9,212 (+1.5%)
$16,335 + $33,689
$50,024
2012
$9,078 (−5.8%)
$16,335 + $33,689
$50,024
2011
$9,632 (−24.5%)
$16,335 + $33,689
$50,024
2010
$12,750 (−0.6%)
$16,335 + $61,788
$78,123
2009
$12,829 (+9.1%)
$16,335 + $61,788
$78,123
2008
$11,756 (+2.1%)
$26,136 + $57,868
$84,004
2007
$11,513
$52,272 + $26,145
$78,417
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-2A
Single-Family Residence District
The R-2A Single Family Residence District is intended to create large lot residential areas offering generous yards and setbacks within the context of a residential subdivision environment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HIGHLANDS FIELDS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,843
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 653,400
Legal Lot Number: 70
Acres: 15
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,843
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 23061000050000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Pleasantdale Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Pleasantdale Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Lyons Twp High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Burr Ridge, IL • 60527
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
10.3 hrs
3.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.56M – $1.88M
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