SELLER MOTIVATED! PRICE IMPROVEMENT! ICONIC VINTAGE HOME IN THE HEART OF HOMEWOOD! CHARM OF PAST WITH THE UPDATES OF PRESENT. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. ONE BEDROOM AND BATH ON THE MAIN LEVEL FOR CONVENIENCE. UNFINISHED BASEMENT. MANY UPDATES TO BEHOLD. ROOF, COMPLETE TEAROFF IN 2023. HVAC IN 2015. LARGE YARD IS COMPLETELY FENCED. 2 CAR GARAGE AND ADDITIONAL PARKING HERE. CLOSE TO METRA, SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. AWARD WINNING HOMEWOOD - FLOSSMOOR SCHOOLS. HOMEWOOD IS A COMMUNITY FILLED WITH ACTIVITIES, WHETHER IT'S A FRONT ROW SEAT FOR THE HOMEWOOD 4TH OF JULY PARADE OR A WALK THROUGH THE ART & GARDEN FAIR, OR ENJOYING THE MUSIC AT FALL FEST. HOMEWOOD IS WAITING FOR YOU
Yes its adorable! Vintage cape cod in the heart of Homewood. Three bedroom two bath home has been lovingly cared for. Updated kitchen, new flooring in living room, dining room, kitchen and foyer. Nice sized bedrooms, great deck on a lot that feels like your own private garden. Two car garage. Ready to move in!
Public Records
Aug 4, 1999
Sold
$120,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 25, 1981
Sold
$43,500
$30/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,578 (+40.3%)
$6,143 + $14,856
$20,999
2022
$5,402 (+6.3%)
$5,375 + $8,114
$13,489
2021
$5,082 (+1.0%)
$5,375 + $8,114
$13,489
2020
$5,030 (−6.6%)
$5,375 + $8,114
$13,489
2019
$5,387 (+3.4%)
$4,991 + $9,168
$14,159
2018
$5,211 (−0.7%)
$4,991 + $9,168
$14,159
2017
$5,246 (−3.6%)
$4,991 + $9,168
$14,159
2016
$5,440 (+2.1%)
$4,607 + $8,847
$13,454
2015
$5,327 (−17.9%)
$4,607 + $8,847
$13,454
2014
$6,492 (+45.4%)
$4,607 + $8,847
$13,454
2013
$4,466 (+0.7%)
$4,607 + $8,102
$12,709
2012
$4,433 (+2.5%)
$4,607 + $8,102
$12,709
2011
$4,326 (+2.4%)
$4,607 + $8,102
$12,709
2010
$4,225 (+7.6%)
$4,607 + $12,576
$17,183
2009
$3,928 (+5.8%)
$4,607 + $12,576
$17,183
2008
$3,712 (+1.3%)
$7,371 + $10,718
$18,089
2007
$3,665
$7,986 + $7,260
$15,246
Tax history for 1607 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,578 (+40.3%)
$6,143 + $14,856
$20,999
2022
$5,402 (+6.3%)
$5,375 + $8,114
$13,489
2021
$5,082 (+1.0%)
$5,375 + $8,114
$13,489
2020
$5,030 (−6.6%)
$5,375 + $8,114
$13,489
2019
$5,387 (+3.4%)
$4,991 + $9,168
$14,159
2018
$5,211 (−0.7%)
$4,991 + $9,168
$14,159
2017
$5,246 (−3.6%)
$4,991 + $9,168
$14,159
2016
$5,440 (+2.1%)
$4,607 + $8,847
$13,454
2015
$5,327 (−17.9%)
$4,607 + $8,847
$13,454
2014
$6,492 (+45.4%)
$4,607 + $8,847
$13,454
2013
$4,466 (+0.7%)
$4,607 + $8,102
$12,709
2012
$4,433 (+2.5%)
$4,607 + $8,102
$12,709
2011
$4,326 (+2.4%)
$4,607 + $8,102
$12,709
2010
$4,225 (+7.6%)
$4,607 + $12,576
$17,183
2009
$3,928 (+5.8%)
$4,607 + $12,576
$17,183
2008
$3,712 (+1.3%)
$7,371 + $10,718
$18,089
2007
$3,665
$7,986 + $7,260
$15,246
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,469
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
29314120430000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R-2 single-family residence district is to protect and maintain detached single-family residential development and limited other public and institutional uses compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The standards are intended to maintain the mid-density characteristic of the current development pattern.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Aug 28, 2023 • Final
Building
Roofing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bath: None
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Equipment
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 100+ Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 29314120430000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 110 X 135
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,401
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 153
Middle Or Junior School District: 153
High School District: 233
High School: Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Location Information
Township: Thornton
Corporate Limits: Homewood
Directions: Yellow home on the corner of Ridge Rd and Ashland
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,469
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 29314120430000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Negotiable
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: Yes
Around this home
Schools
Willow School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 0.5mi
James Hart School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
6/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Homewood, IL • 60430
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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.
10.3 hrs
3.3 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$288,000 – $348,000
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