Move right in to this architecturally significant home! Modern updates blend seamlessly with the home's vintage charm. Renovated Kitchen and Baths. Living room leads to formal dining room via arched doorway. The chef's kitchen with maple cabinets, Arts & Crafts tile backsplash, all stainless steel appliances including new Fisher & Paykel gas range and a large breakfast bar is a great place to hang out. Adjacent is the cozy family room with fireplace with gas logs. A sliding door leads to the fenced in yard and new paver patio - great for hanging out. Three bedrooms on the second floor with updated hall bath with mosaic tile. The primary suite has a large walk in closet, ensuite bath with oversized jacuzzi tub and separate shower. Completely finished basement is used as an office/4th bedroom. Separate laundry room with epoxy floor and washer/Dryer (2023) plus additional storage. All new windows in 2024 (except front bay). H2O 2024. A/C 2019. Freshly painted. New front stairs. Surge protector. Added gutters to garage roof. Roof and mechanicals 2015. Wonderful neighborhood! Within walking distance to award winning Willard School, Bent Park, shopping, restaurants, tennis courts, and mass transit. Don't miss this charming home, which perfectly compliments your lifestyle. This gem could be yours! Come see for yourself!
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Sale history for 2518 Ridgeway Ave
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12504878
Dec 22, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$850,000
$412/sq ft
Nov 19, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Oct 27, 2025
Listed (Active)
$900,000
$436/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12474111
Oct 27, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2025
Relisted (Active)
—
Oct 4, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Oct 1, 2025
Relisted (Active)
—
Oct 1, 2025
Price Changed
*
Sep 24, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Sep 19, 2025
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09132143
Apr 1, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$645,000
$313/sq ft
Feb 12, 2016
Contingent
—
Feb 5, 2016
Listed (New)
$665,000
$322/sq ft
+10
Move right in to this architecturally-significant home! A wonderful renovation that has spared no expense, The modern updates blend seamlessly with the home's vintage charm. Newer kitchen and baths, new roof and mechanicals. Extensive landscaping includes an upgraded paver system in the front terrace, rear patio, and driveway. The large kitchen adjoins the family room with fireplace, custom bookcases, and a great view to backyard and large patio. The master bedroom has plenty of closet space and a beautiful bath. Completely finished basement can be used as a second family room or bedroom. Wonderful fenced-in yard and a new garage. This is a wonderful neighborhood within walking distance of so much; award-winning Willard School, Bent park, shopping, restaurants, and mass transit. Don't miss this charming home. Quick close possible - this move-in home can be yours.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09031955
Nov 2, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2015
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08929674
Aug 25, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2015
Price Changed
*
May 21, 2015
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08907089
May 7, 2015
Contingent
—
May 7, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Apr 30, 2015
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Oct 5, 2004
Sold
$580,000
$281/sq ft
Public Records
May 14, 2002
Sold
$515,000
$250/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 19, 1996
Sold
$300,000
$145/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 5, 1990
Sold
$302,000
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 1979
Sold
$92,500
$45/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 26, 1977
Sold
$71,500
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,152 (+4.2%)
$15,500 + $51,219
$66,719
2022
$15,498 (+0.7%)
$15,500 + $51,219
$66,719
2021
$15,384 (−6.0%)
$9,610 + $48,358
$57,968
2020
$16,368 (+1.5%)
$9,610 + $52,901
$62,511
2019
$16,130 (+3.5%)
$9,610 + $59,235
$68,845
2018
$15,589 (+2.7%)
$8,060 + $48,838
$56,898
2017
$15,182 (+10.3%)
$8,060 + $48,838
$56,898
2016
$13,767 (+10.5%)
$8,060 + $48,838
$56,898
2015
$12,460 (+0.8%)
$6,820 + $42,276
$49,096
2014
$12,356 (+2.5%)
$6,820 + $42,276
$49,096
2013
$12,056 (−5.2%)
$6,820 + $42,276
$49,096
2012
$12,722 (+3.9%)
$7,595 + $48,743
$56,338
2011
$12,250 (−3.0%)
$7,595 + $48,743
$56,338
2010
$12,632 (−1.4%)
$7,595 + $54,751
$62,346
2009
$12,815 (+7.0%)
$7,750 + $60,156
$67,906
2008
$11,977 (+8.9%)
$12,400 + $58,336
$70,736
2007
$11,000
$12,400 + $58,336
$70,736
Tax history for 2518 Ridgeway Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,152 (+4.2%)
$15,500 + $51,219
$66,719
2022
$15,498 (+0.7%)
$15,500 + $51,219
$66,719
2021
$15,384 (−6.0%)
$9,610 + $48,358
$57,968
2020
$16,368 (+1.5%)
$9,610 + $52,901
$62,511
2019
$16,130 (+3.5%)
$9,610 + $59,235
$68,845
2018
$15,589 (+2.7%)
$8,060 + $48,838
$56,898
2017
$15,182 (+10.3%)
$8,060 + $48,838
$56,898
2016
$13,767 (+10.5%)
$8,060 + $48,838
$56,898
2015
$12,460 (+0.8%)
$6,820 + $42,276
$49,096
2014
$12,356 (+2.5%)
$6,820 + $42,276
$49,096
2013
$12,056 (−5.2%)
$6,820 + $42,276
$49,096
2012
$12,722 (+3.9%)
$7,595 + $48,743
$56,338
2011
$12,250 (−3.0%)
$7,595 + $48,743
$56,338
2010
$12,632 (−1.4%)
$7,595 + $54,751
$62,346
2009
$12,815 (+7.0%)
$7,750 + $60,156
$67,906
2008
$11,977 (+8.9%)
$12,400 + $58,336
$70,736
2007
$11,000
$12,400 + $58,336
$70,736
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,200 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,870
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
10111030280000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
R1
Single-Family Residential District
The R1 single-family residential district is intended to provide for single-family development at the lowest density within the City, and to preserve the present physical character of that area while allowing for infill development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Mar 12, 2024 • Active
Plumbing and sewer repair
Replace the water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Dec 31, 2014 • Final
Plumbing only
Remove and replace a water heater.
Plumbing
Water heater
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.