490 Ridge Rd is a 1,939 square foot house on a 9,749 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on August 14, 2006 for $585,000. Based on Redfin's Highland Park data, we estimate the home's value is $719,119.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
9,749 sq ftLot Size
$371Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$719,119
$134K since sold in August 2006$4,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 10.5% higher than the average sale price ($651K) 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
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
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 787
Basement Finish: Finished
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
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Tri-Level
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Frame Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: GEORGE F NIXON & COS WOODRIDGE SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,939
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,939
Building Sq. Ft: 4,244
Legal Description: GEORGE F NIXON & COS WOODRIDGE SUB LOT 132
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 462
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,749
Legal Lot Number: 132
Municipality Name: MORAINE TWP
Acres: 0.2238
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 55
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Utility Information
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: MORAINE TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,939
Stories: —
Lot Size: 9,749 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1977
County: Lake County
APN: 16-34-210-017
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sherwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Edgewood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Highland Park High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
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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
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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Historical weather
Highland Park, IL • 60035
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Sun exposure
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
$684,000 – $827,000
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