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Off Market Oct 2020 for $269K

$455,685

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,779/mo

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2 ba

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1,120

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481 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

About this home

Adorable 3 bedroom 2 bath home with lovely back yard in great neighborhood near parks and schools. The hardwood floors and open floor plan add charm and character to this enchanting home in the heart of Highland Park. Bright and light filled kitchen with granite counters and easy access to the outside. Main level includes dining room, living room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. Lower level boasts plenty of additional living space including an office, sauna, large storage area and 2nd full bath. Plenty of room to add a 2 car garage. Well maintained and freshly painted, a warm and inviting home to call your own.

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

7,718 sq ftLot Size

$407Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Susan Burklin • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Robert Safranski • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10850284

Redfin Estimate

$455,685

$187K since sold in October 2020$7,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 27.5% lower than the average sale price ($628K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 1, 2026
$552,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,842 sq ft
621 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD OCT 20, 2025
$540,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,290 sq ft
513 Sumac Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$595,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,728 sq ft
895 Sumac Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$705,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,546 sq ft
778 Barberry Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
SOLD FEB 10, 2026
$750,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,981 sq ft
626 Barberry Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

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Market trends in 60035, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.3%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$925K

$50K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

4 days MoM

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162

12 MoM

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$1,925,000
6 beds5.5 baths5,628 sq ft
1520 Oakwood Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
$1,675,000
6 beds7.5 baths5,339 sq ft
1745 Sundrop Cir, Highland Park, IL 60035
EARLY ACCESS
$875,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,337 sq ft
1530 Oakwood Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
$649,000
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$575,000
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Sale history for 481 Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Dec 10, 2020

Sold

$269,000

$240/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10850284

Oct 30, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$269,000

$240/sq ft

Oct 22, 2020

Pending

—

Sep 18, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Sep 8, 2020

Listed (New)

$280,000

$250/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10815467

Aug 25, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Aug 25, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Aug 19, 2020

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08577535

Jan 23, 2015

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$235,000

$210/sq ft

Jan 16, 2015

Pending

—

Nov 19, 2014

Contingent

—

Oct 9, 2014

Price Changed

$255,000

$228/sq ft

Oct 3, 2014

Price Changed

$260,000

$232/sq ft

Aug 29, 2014

Price Changed (Price Change)

$265,000

$237/sq ft

Aug 1, 2014

Price Changed (Price Change)

$270,000

$241/sq ft

Jun 30, 2014

Price Changed (Reactivated)

$279,000

$249/sq ft

Jun 30, 2014

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

May 23, 2014

Price Changed (Price Change)

$288,000

$257/sq ft

May 23, 2014

Contingent

—

Apr 6, 2014

Listed (New)

$299,000

$267/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 26, 1992

Sold

$145,000

$129/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,853 (+5.7%)

$46,552 + $67,416

$113,968

2024

$8,377 (+7.3%)

$46,552 + $67,416

$113,968

2023

$7,803 (−4.2%)

$43,888 + $63,558

$107,446

2022

$8,146 (+8.6%)

$39,560 + $57,290

$96,850

2021

$7,499 (+3.3%)

$43,460 + $52,899

$96,359

2020

$7,257 (+3.4%)

$42,011 + $51,135

$93,146

2019

$7,015 (−2.0%)

$41,814 + $50,896

$92,710

2018

$7,159 (+3.2%)

$46,234 + $52,163

$98,397

2017

$6,937 (+3.9%)

$46,234 + $52,163

$98,397

2016

$6,674 (+10.4%)

$45,967 + $51,862

$97,829

2015

$6,048 (+15.9%)

$43,761 + $49,374

$93,135

2013

$5,220 (+5.3%)

$39,810 + $48,899

$88,709

2012

$4,959 (+4.9%)

$40,843 + $44,248

$85,091

2011

$4,727 (+12.8%)

$41,473 + $44,931

$86,404

2010

$4,191 (+6.7%)

$51,682 + $55,555

$107,237

2008

$3,926 (+3.3%)

$54,771 + $58,876

$113,647

2007

$3,799

$52,815 + $56,774

$109,589

Tax history for 481 Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,853 (+5.7%)

$46,552 + $67,416

$113,968

2024

$8,377 (+7.3%)

$46,552 + $67,416

$113,968

2023

$7,803 (−4.2%)

$43,888 + $63,558

$107,446

2022

$8,146 (+8.6%)

$39,560 + $57,290

$96,850

2021

$7,499 (+3.3%)

$43,460 + $52,899

$96,359

2020

$7,257 (+3.4%)

$42,011 + $51,135

$93,146

2019

$7,015 (−2.0%)

$41,814 + $50,896

$92,710

2018

$7,159 (+3.2%)

$46,234 + $52,163

$98,397

2017

$6,937 (+3.9%)

$46,234 + $52,163

$98,397

2016

$6,674 (+10.4%)

$45,967 + $51,862

$97,829

2015

$6,048 (+15.9%)

$43,761 + $49,374

$93,135

2013

$5,220 (+5.3%)

$39,810 + $48,899

$88,709

2012

$4,959 (+4.9%)

$40,843 + $44,248

$85,091

2011

$4,727 (+12.8%)

$41,473 + $44,931

$86,404

2010

$4,191 (+6.7%)

$51,682 + $55,555

$107,237

2008

$3,926 (+3.3%)

$54,771 + $58,876

$113,647

2007

$3,799

$52,815 + $56,774

$109,589

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,719 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1954

Sq. Ft.

2,016

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Lake County

APN

16-34-209-018

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.

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

Permitted uses

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 Exterior Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Space(s)
Parking On-Site

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 12X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 11X10
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X9
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 16X15
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Dining Room Information
L-shaped
Size: 9X7
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 11X10
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 12X8
In Basement
Other Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Recreation Room
Full Basement
Partially Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 24X15
In Basement
Other Flooring

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher (Portable), Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Built Before 1978
Age: 61-70 Years
Brick Exterior

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 154
Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 7
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Parcel Identification Number: 16342090180000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $7,015.28
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers

Location

Community Information
Park/Playground, Tennis Courts, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: Red Oak Elementary School
Elementary School District: 112
Junior High: Edgewood Middle School
Junior High District: 112
High School: Highland Park High School
High School District: 113

Location Information
Township: Moraine
Corporate Limits: Highland Park
Directions: Clavey to Ridge. North to 481, East side of street.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,016
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,719 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1954
County: Lake County
APN: 16-34-209-018

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Sherwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Edgewood Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Highland Park High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

1% 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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Highland Park, IL • 60035

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$433,000 – $525,000

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Home values near 481 Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
462 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2829 Sq. Ft.	$744,871
491 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3312 Sq. Ft.	$599,910

Address	Redfin Estimate
473 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1426 Sq. Ft.	$496,424
500 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL - Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2104 Sq. Ft.	$584,452

Address	Redfin Estimate
480 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL - Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2241 Sq. Ft.	$579,631
463 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3692 Sq. Ft.	$918,806

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