***MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED!!! HIGHEST AND BEST DUE BY 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH*** Charming LIGHT-FILLED 2 story colonial on .59 acre DOUBLE LOT w/ IN-GROUND POOL! The main level boasts a living room with a wood burning fireplace, separate dining room, kitchen, 1/2 bath and family room. BEAUTIFUL SCREENED PORCH w/ access from both living and family rooms overlooks the huge backyard and pool. Great setup for entertaining! Three large bedrooms upstairs. The Primary Suite has 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS and a full en-suite bath. 2nd full bath is shared by the other 2 bedrooms. Beautiful Hardwood Floors throughout. Bring your ideas or build a NEW HOME UP TO 7000 SQUARE FEET per the City of Highland Park. Laundry and another working toilet in the full unfinished basement. NEW Sump Pump August 2022. Roof, Furnace, A/C and Water Heater were replaced in 2015. This amazing location allows you to choose between Highland Park and Deerfield High Schools. Don't miss the FLOOR PLANS and 3D TOUR! Home is being sold AS-IS. Both lots total approximately 25,727 SQ FT w/ 187.4 FT of front footage. 1/2 mile to I-94 and 41, tons of shopping and restaurants! Welcome Home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.59 acresLot Size
$280Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Stacey Toibin• eXp Realty
Bought with Eric Marcus• Keller Williams ONEChicago
Dated colonial with loads of potential, nice size lot.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Julio Cruz
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 68 Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11608700
Sep 9, 2022
Listing Removed
—
Sep 2, 2022
Price Changed
*
Aug 19, 2022
Listed (Active)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11415489
Oct 7, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$450,000
$221/sq ft
Sep 9, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Sep 2, 2022
Price Changed
$419,900
$206/sq ft
Aug 17, 2022
Listed (Active)
$499,900
$245/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08628740
Sep 9, 2014
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2014
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08303162
Oct 11, 2013
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2013
Price Changed (Price Change)
*
Mar 29, 2013
Listed (New)
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,896 (+5.2%)
$44,414 + $121,962
$166,376
2024
$13,209 (+6.4%)
$44,414 + $121,962
$166,376
2023
$12,414 (+42.3%)
$41,872 + $114,983
$156,855
2022
$8,722 (+8.3%)
$37,743 + $103,644
$141,387
2021
$8,054 (+3.4%)
$41,462 + $55,275
$96,737
2020
$7,788 (+3.5%)
$40,079 + $53,432
$93,511
2019
$7,524 (−19.7%)
$39,892 + $53,182
$93,074
2018
$9,373 (+3.2%)
$43,678 + $77,317
$120,995
2017
$9,086 (+3.6%)
$43,678 + $77,317
$120,995
2016
$8,771 (+3.0%)
$43,426 + $76,871
$120,297
2015
$8,517 (+18.1%)
$41,342 + $73,183
$114,525
2013
$7,210 (+1.3%)
$38,897 + $59,975
$98,872
2012
$7,115 (+2.1%)
$39,906 + $61,531
$101,437
2011
$6,969 (−11.6%)
$40,522 + $62,481
$103,003
2010
$7,884 (+2.4%)
$42,240 + $87,510
$129,750
2008
$7,699 (+8.6%)
$44,765 + $92,741
$137,506
2007
$7,087
$43,167 + $89,430
$132,597
Tax history for 68 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$13,896 (+5.2%)
$44,414 + $121,962
$166,376
2024
$13,209 (+6.4%)
$44,414 + $121,962
$166,376
2023
$12,414 (+42.3%)
$41,872 + $114,983
$156,855
2022
$8,722 (+8.3%)
$37,743 + $103,644
$141,387
2021
$8,054 (+3.4%)
$41,462 + $55,275
$96,737
2020
$7,788 (+3.5%)
$40,079 + $53,432
$93,511
2019
$7,524 (−19.7%)
$39,892 + $53,182
$93,074
2018
$9,373 (+3.2%)
$43,678 + $77,317
$120,995
2017
$9,086 (+3.6%)
$43,678 + $77,317
$120,995
2016
$8,771 (+3.0%)
$43,426 + $76,871
$120,297
2015
$8,517 (+18.1%)
$41,342 + $73,183
$114,525
2013
$7,210 (+1.3%)
$38,897 + $59,975
$98,872
2012
$7,115 (+2.1%)
$39,906 + $61,531
$101,437
2011
$6,969 (−11.6%)
$40,522 + $62,481
$103,003
2010
$7,884 (+2.4%)
$42,240 + $87,510
$129,750
2008
$7,699 (+8.6%)
$44,765 + $92,741
$137,506
2007
$7,087
$43,167 + $89,430
$132,597
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,603 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1981
Sq. Ft.
2,038
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
16-34-414-023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
R4
Low-To-Moderate Density Residential District
This zoning district provides for low-to-moderate 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 Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)