853 Ridge Rd is a 1,416 square foot house on a 8,843 square foot lot with 1 bathroom. - it last sold on September 01, 1985 for $87,000. Based on Redfin's Highland Park data, we estimate the home's value is $403,819.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
8,843 sq ftLot Size
$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$403,819
$317K since sold in September 1985$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 18.6% lower than the average sale price ($496K) 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
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
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Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Good
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,416
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,416
Building Sq. Ft: 1,416
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: MITCHELL C.MACKS RESUB LOT 65
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 529
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,843
Legal Lot Number: 65
Municipality Name: MORAINE TWP
Acres: 0.203
County Use Description: RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: MORAINE TOWNSHIP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,416
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,843 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1963
County: Lake County
APN: 16-27-403-004
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 15, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Sherwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Edgewood Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Highland Park High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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 10.2 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
$384,000 – $465,000
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