Google street view image for 281 N Ridgeland Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Off market dec 1990 for $121K

$436,181

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,002/mo

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281 N Ridgeland Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

About this home

281 N Ridgeland Ave is a 1,158 square foot house on a 8,238 square foot lot. - it last sold on December 26, 1990 for $121,000. Based on Redfin's Elmhurst data, we estimate the home's value is $436,181.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

8,238 sq ftLot Size

$377Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$436,181

$315K since sold in December 1990$9,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 20% lower than the average sale price ($545K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$699,900
A
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SOLD FEB 9, 2026
$450,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,131 sq ft
285 N Ridgeland Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$585,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,750 sq ft
312 N Highview Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
SOLD OCT 15, 2026
$435,000
D
2 beds2 baths1,001 sq ft
447 N Walnut St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$557,500
E
4 beds1.5 baths1,251 sq ft
311 N Elm Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Market trends in 60126, IL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$575K

$38K MoM

Avg. days on market

51d

0 days MoM

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22 MoM

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Sale history for 281 N Ridgeland Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$6,058 (+8.8%)

$98,061 + $18,459

$116,520

2023

$5,570 (−34.7%)

$90,680 + $17,070

$107,750

2022

$8,536 (+2.6%)

$87,160 + $59,610

$146,770

2021

$8,323 (+4.0%)

$84,990 + $58,130

$143,120

2020

$8,000 (+2.2%)

$83,130 + $56,860

$139,990

2019

$7,829 (+4.1%)

$79,040 + $54,060

$133,100

2018

$7,521 (+2.3%)

$74,820 + $52,580

$127,400

2017

$7,353 (+2.2%)

$71,300 + $50,100

$121,400

2016

$7,194 (+1.1%)

$67,170 + $47,200

$114,370

2015

$7,116 (+9.7%)

$62,580 + $43,970

$106,550

2013

$6,485 (+2.3%)

$50,370 + $41,960

$92,330

2012

$6,338 (+4.7%)

$53,680 + $44,720

$98,400

2011

$6,053 (+2.0%)

$58,280 + $48,560

$106,840

2010

$5,933 (+3.9%)

$64,040 + $50,610

$114,650

2009

$5,709 (+5.9%)

$68,710 + $54,300

$123,010

2008

$5,388 (+4.9%)

$68,710 + $54,300

$123,010

2007

$5,134

$63,150 + $49,910

$113,060

Tax history for 281 N Ridgeland Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$6,058 (+8.8%)

$98,061 + $18,459

$116,520

2023

$5,570 (−34.7%)

$90,680 + $17,070

$107,750

2022

$8,536 (+2.6%)

$87,160 + $59,610

$146,770

2021

$8,323 (+4.0%)

$84,990 + $58,130

$143,120

2020

$8,000 (+2.2%)

$83,130 + $56,860

$139,990

2019

$7,829 (+4.1%)

$79,040 + $54,060

$133,100

2018

$7,521 (+2.3%)

$74,820 + $52,580

$127,400

2017

$7,353 (+2.2%)

$71,300 + $50,100

$121,400

2016

$7,194 (+1.1%)

$67,170 + $47,200

$114,370

2015

$7,116 (+9.7%)

$62,580 + $43,970

$106,550

2013

$6,485 (+2.3%)

$50,370 + $41,960

$92,330

2012

$6,338 (+4.7%)

$53,680 + $44,720

$98,400

2011

$6,053 (+2.0%)

$58,280 + $48,560

$106,840

2010

$5,933 (+3.9%)

$64,040 + $50,610

$114,650

2009

$5,709 (+5.9%)

$68,710 + $54,300

$123,010

2008

$5,388 (+4.9%)

$68,710 + $54,300

$123,010

2007

$5,134

$63,150 + $49,910

$113,060

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

Single-Family Residence District

The R2 single-family residence district is primarily designed to accommodate existing single-family neighborhoods in the City, which are characterized by smaller recorded lots than required in the RE and R1 district.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 772

Exterior

Exterior Information
Construction Type: Brick/Stone

Property Information
Subdivision Name: GRAUES OAK LAWN SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,158
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 772
Building Sq. Ft: 1,930
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: GRAUES OAK LAWN SUB S 1/2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Brick Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached Brick

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,238
Legal Lot Number: 68
Municipality Name: YORK TOWNSHIP
Acres: 0.1891
Depth Footage: 167
Front Footage: 50
Zoning Code: R
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,158
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8,238 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: DuPage County
APN: 0602103002

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Hawthorne Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Churchville Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

7/10

York Community High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$415,000 – $502,000

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Home values near 281 N Ridgeland Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
302 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$442,288
273 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7458 Sq. Ft.	$2,055,083
274 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4146 Sq. Ft.	$1,309,801
275 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3224 Sq. Ft.	$926,723
295 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$513,893
296 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$589,104
272 N Highland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$814,019

Address	Redfin Estimate
266 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2722 Sq. Ft.	$1,043,625
277 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 2251 Sq. Ft.	$858,392
285 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1131 Sq. Ft.	$544,444
278 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$678,515
307 Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1237 Sq. Ft.	$355,019
264 N Highland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 3907 Sq. Ft.	$1,331,286
276 N Highland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$547,519

Address	Redfin Estimate
263 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1158 Sq. Ft.	$447,828
270 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1888 Sq. Ft.	$612,983
257 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL - Beds \| - Baths \| 1639 Sq. Ft.	$582,238
264 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3642 Sq. Ft.	$1,152,988
305 N Ridgeland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1162 Sq. Ft.	$392,730
268 N Highland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,138,722
284 N Highland Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3550 Sq. Ft.	$1,645,227

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