1491 Ridge Rd is a 2,553 square foot house on a 8,651 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on July 13, 1999 for $359,100. Based on Redfin's Highland Park data, we estimate the home's value is $753,510.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
8,651 sq ftLot Size
$295Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$753,510
$394K since sold in July 1999$7,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 3.1% higher than the average sale price ($731K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
R5A
Moderate Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for moderate-to-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.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,184
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SHERWOOD FOREST
Living Sq. Ft: 2,553
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,369
Building Sq. Ft: 4,157
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: SHERWOOD FOREST LOT 305
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 420
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,651
Legal Lot Number: 305
Municipality Name: WEST DEERFIELD TWP
Acres: 0.1986
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: WEST DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,553
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,651 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1978
County: Lake County
APN: 16-28-207-008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Edgewood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Deerfield High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Highland Park, IL • 60035
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in
June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$716,000 – $867,000
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