Immaculate home with character and updates! Hardwood floors throughout. Master bedroom option on first or second floor. Enter this Highland Park treasure through the elegant front door and step into Wow with many renovations. The eastern morning sun drenches the living room and dining room. Glide into the fully renovated kitchen featuring 42" Cherry cabinets with crowned uppers and under cabinet lighting, all stainless appliances, granite counter tops and an island for your gourmet touch. The skylight above the island is awesome! Step down to the family room for easy relaxing or entertaining. Both bathrooms sparkle with updates. The second floor features two ample bedrooms and a full bath. The laundry room is bright and functional having plenty of cabinets and a luxury rubber mat flooring for comfort. Attached 2.5 car garage. Newer roof 2015. New siding 2018. Outstanding schools; Kipling Elementary and Allen B. Shepard middle school. This home offers a "choice" of attending Highland Park or Deerfield High schools. Location near shopping, parks, and Metra Train. Less than three miles from the Chicago Botanic Garden! 2.2 miles to the Metra station. Fantastic location and home better hurry this one will not last!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
10,554 sq ftLot Size
$336Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Laura Swinden• RE/MAX Suburban
Listed by Larry Swinden• RE/MAX Suburban
Bought with Silvia Palacios Eyzaguirre• Northwest Real Estate Group
WONDERFUL HOME WITH GREAT CURB APPEAL AND AN IDEAL LOCATION. CORP-OWNED PROPERTY SELLING "AS IS" NO SELLER'S DISCLOSURE OR SURVEY PROVIDED. SPECIAL ADDENDUMS REQUIRED AFTER OFFER IS ACCEPTED. CASH OFFERS MUST BE SUBMITTED W/ VERIFICATION OF FUNDS. INFO DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARANTEED. TAXES 100%
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07142288
May 14, 2009
Listing Removed
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Apr 22, 2009
Price Changed
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Apr 8, 2009
Price Changed
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Mar 20, 2009
Price Changed
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Mar 5, 2009
Price Changed
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Feb 23, 2009
Listed
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MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #07082555
Feb 23, 2009
Listing Removed
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Feb 10, 2009
Price Changed
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Jan 28, 2009
Price Changed
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Jan 7, 2009
Price Changed
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Dec 17, 2008
Price Changed
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Nov 26, 2008
Listed
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Public Records
Jun 1, 1998
Sold
$192,500
$120/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 1992
Sold
$142,500
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1990
Sold
$125,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,224 (+5.7%)
$52,447 + $86,229
$138,676
2024
$10,622 (+9.2%)
$52,447 + $86,229
$138,676
2023
$9,725 (+1.4%)
$49,446 + $81,294
$130,740
2022
$9,588 (+5.9%)
$44,570 + $73,277
$117,847
2021
$9,053 (+3.9%)
$48,962 + $64,134
$113,096
2020
$8,716 (+3.7%)
$47,329 + $61,995
$109,324
2019
$8,401 (−0.6%)
$47,108 + $61,705
$108,813
2018
$8,454 (+2.2%)
$52,292 + $60,666
$112,958
2017
$8,269 (+4.1%)
$52,292 + $60,666
$112,958
2016
$7,941 (+3.6%)
$51,990 + $60,316
$112,306
2015
$7,664 (+6.8%)
$49,495 + $57,422
$106,917
2013
$7,176 (−11.5%)
$40,820 + $49,077
$89,897
2012
$8,106 (+5.1%)
$49,420 + $56,946
$106,366
2011
$7,711 (−12.0%)
$50,183 + $57,825
$108,008
2010
$8,760 (+3.7%)
$64,819 + $69,776
$134,595
2008
$8,444 (+9.6%)
$68,693 + $73,947
$142,640
2007
$7,702
$66,241 + $71,307
$137,548
Tax history for 1008 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,224 (+5.7%)
$52,447 + $86,229
$138,676
2024
$10,622 (+9.2%)
$52,447 + $86,229
$138,676
2023
$9,725 (+1.4%)
$49,446 + $81,294
$130,740
2022
$9,588 (+5.9%)
$44,570 + $73,277
$117,847
2021
$9,053 (+3.9%)
$48,962 + $64,134
$113,096
2020
$8,716 (+3.7%)
$47,329 + $61,995
$109,324
2019
$8,401 (−0.6%)
$47,108 + $61,705
$108,813
2018
$8,454 (+2.2%)
$52,292 + $60,666
$112,958
2017
$8,269 (+4.1%)
$52,292 + $60,666
$112,958
2016
$7,941 (+3.6%)
$51,990 + $60,316
$112,306
2015
$7,664 (+6.8%)
$49,495 + $57,422
$106,917
2013
$7,176 (−11.5%)
$40,820 + $49,077
$89,897
2012
$8,106 (+5.1%)
$49,420 + $56,946
$106,366
2011
$7,711 (−12.0%)
$50,183 + $57,825
$108,008
2010
$8,760 (+3.7%)
$64,819 + $69,776
$134,595
2008
$8,444 (+9.6%)
$68,693 + $73,947
$142,640
2007
$7,702
$66,241 + $71,307
$137,548
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
10,555 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1973
Sq. Ft.
1,269
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-27-309-021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R6
Medium Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for medium density residential and normal accessory uses. It is not intended to allow commercial, industrial, governmental, recreational, or like uses in this district; however, certain facilities required to serve educational, religious, or other needs of the area may be allowed within the district as conditional uses subject to restrictions intended to preserve and protect the residential character