This home's estimate is 36.9% higher than the average sale price ($746K) of 6 comparable homes.
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1496 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
About this home
Tons of possibilities in this sprawling property! Much bigger than it looks from the front! Serene, wooded lot of nearly an acre. Features include 2 fireplaces, spacious family room, den with built-in shelves, bright eat-in kitchen, large master suite with beamed ceiling, skylights, large balcony, and spacious master bath, observatory! Renovate or build new! Seller will not turn on utilities. SOLD AS IS. INFORMATION NOT GUARANTEED. NO SURVEY OR DISCLOSURES PROVIDED. EARNEST MONEY MUST BE CERTIFIED FUNDS.
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Sale history for 1496 Ridge Rd
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$87/sq ft
$99/sq ft
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$119/sq ft
$129/sq ft
$142/sq ft
$114/sq ft
Tax history for 1496 Ridge Rd
*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
R3
Low Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for low 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.Include but are not limited to:
- Day care facility
- Housing-Group
- Housing-Single unit
- Educational/school
- Golf related
- Park & open space
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # Of Cars: 2
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Garage
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Garage Type: Detached
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 3
- Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 4
- # of Bedrooms Possible: 4
- Room Information
- Room Type: Den
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Foyer
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 24 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
- Room Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23 x 10
- Room Information
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 25 x 11
- Room Information
- Room Type: Laundry
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 10 x 06
- Room Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 28 x 16
- Room Information
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 21 x 16
- Additional Rooms Information
- Basement: Partial
- Basement Description: Partially Finished,Crawl
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s)
- # of Rooms: 8
- Fireplace Information
- # of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch Screened
- Building Information
- Living Area Source: Estimated
- Exterior Building Type: Brick,Frame
- Age: 81-90 Years
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Property Information
- Property Type: Detached Single
- Property Type: 1.5 Story
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Rehab (Y/N): No
- Parcel Number: 16282060060000
- Lot Information
- Dimensions: 39204 SQFT
- Lot Size: .50-.99 Acre
- Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Wooded
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $15,994.85
- Tax Year: 2014
- Financial Information
- Finance Code: Cash
- Special Service Area: N
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Heating & Cooling
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
- Cooling: Space Pac
Location
- School Information
- Elementary School District: 112
- Elementary School: SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle Or Junior School District: 112
- Middle Or Junior School: ELM PLACE SCHOOL
- High School District: 113
- High School: HIGHLAND PARK HIGH SCHOOL
- Location Information
- Township: WEST DEERFIELD
- Corporate Limits: HIGHLAND PARK
- Directions: 41 TO PARK AVE OR DEERFIELD RD WEST TO RIDGE RD
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 4.0
- Sq. Ft.: 3,102
- Stories: 2.0
- Parking Spaces: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 0.9 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1935
- Year Renovated: 1935
- County: Lake County
- APN: 16-28-206-006
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: —
Other
- Listing Information
- Holds Earnest Money: Yes
- Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.2 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Home values near 1496 Ridge Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 6338 Sq. Ft. | $1,401,296 |
5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 2080 Sq. Ft. | $701,984 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 7052 Sq. Ft. | $1,930,329 |
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2422 Sq. Ft. | $798,777 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 4500 Sq. Ft. | $1,852,908 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 2553 Sq. Ft. | $753,510 |
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