Enjoy small town living in a thriving, friendly community while still living 35 minutes south of Chicago. This home is move-in ready and features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths a 2-car garage, full basement, plenty of closets and storage space, and so much more! The property is ideally located less than 10-minute walking distance to downtown Homewood, where you'll find a Metra Electric Line station, a plethora of dining options, and a bustling night-life. Stop into Redbird Cafe for your morning coffee, grab lunch around the corner at Bergstein's NY Deli, and end your day with a pint on the outdoor patio at Homewood Brewing Company (opening soon) or Lassen's Tap. Or, stay home and sit outside on one of the two decks and enjoy the huge/deep fully-fenced backyard! Recent upgrades and additions include: new roof - 2024, primary bedroom and half bath - 2023, main bath - 2018, kitchen rehab and appliances - 2017, deck and pergola - 2018
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$226Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mark Barringer• Keller Williams Thrive
Bought with Maureen Burk• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Charming home with tons of character! Located in Homewood's Historic Downtown District. This home features a covered front porch, as well as a large deck in the back of the house. Huge lot with fenced-in backyard. Newer roofs on house and detached garage. 2/3 bedrooms (finished attic w/skylight can be used as playroom, office/den, or bedroom), bathroom recently remodeled within the last 6 months. All rooms are newly painted with warm/neutral colors, and each has a ceiling fan. Located in H-F's Award Winning School District, a short walk to Metra, Marie Irwin Center, Homewood Izaak Walton Nature Preserve, various H-F Park District parks, and many downtown shops & restaurants. Newer appliances included. Riding lawn mower, snowblower included in price. This neat and well-maintained home is move-in ready!
Public Records
Jun 29, 2001
Sold
$120,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1986
Sold
$72,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$58,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,150 (+43.4%)
$7,560 + $12,440
$20,000
2022
$4,985 (+6.2%)
$6,615 + $6,098
$12,713
2021
$4,694 (+0.9%)
$6,615 + $6,098
$12,713
2020
$4,654 (−1.2%)
$6,615 + $6,098
$12,713
2019
$4,713 (−24.3%)
$6,142 + $6,674
$12,816
2018
$6,228 (−0.1%)
$6,142 + $6,674
$12,816
2017
$6,235 (+24.9%)
$6,142 + $6,674
$12,816
2016
$4,991 (+2.2%)
$5,670 + $6,878
$12,548
2015
$4,881 (+1.4%)
$5,670 + $6,878
$12,548
2014
$4,815 (+5.2%)
$5,670 + $6,878
$12,548
2013
$4,575 (+0.8%)
$5,670 + $7,284
$12,954
2012
$4,540 (+2.6%)
$5,670 + $7,284
$12,954
2011
$4,425 (+0.1%)
$5,670 + $7,284
$12,954
2010
$4,420 (+7.6%)
$5,670 + $10,540
$16,210
2009
$4,110 (+5.8%)
$5,670 + $10,540
$16,210
2008
$3,884 (+1.3%)
$9,072 + $7,991
$17,063
2007
$3,835
$5,292 + $10,525
$15,817
Tax history for 1715 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,150 (+43.4%)
$7,560 + $12,440
$20,000
2022
$4,985 (+6.2%)
$6,615 + $6,098
$12,713
2021
$4,694 (+0.9%)
$6,615 + $6,098
$12,713
2020
$4,654 (−1.2%)
$6,615 + $6,098
$12,713
2019
$4,713 (−24.3%)
$6,142 + $6,674
$12,816
2018
$6,228 (−0.1%)
$6,142 + $6,674
$12,816
2017
$6,235 (+24.9%)
$6,142 + $6,674
$12,816
2016
$4,991 (+2.2%)
$5,670 + $6,878
$12,548
2015
$4,881 (+1.4%)
$5,670 + $6,878
$12,548
2014
$4,815 (+5.2%)
$5,670 + $6,878
$12,548
2013
$4,575 (+0.8%)
$5,670 + $7,284
$12,954
2012
$4,540 (+2.6%)
$5,670 + $7,284
$12,954
2011
$4,425 (+0.1%)
$5,670 + $7,284
$12,954
2010
$4,420 (+7.6%)
$5,670 + $10,540
$16,210
2009
$4,110 (+5.8%)
$5,670 + $10,540
$16,210
2008
$3,884 (+1.3%)
$9,072 + $7,991
$17,063
2007
$3,835
$5,292 + $10,525
$15,817
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,196
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
29314120070000
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
May 28, 2024 • 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): 4
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking: Garage,Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Driveway: Asphalt,Shared
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3
Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Flooring: Ceramic Tile
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Walkout Basement
Dimensions: 6 x 6
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Window Treatments: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Sustainable
Bath: Half
Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full, Walkout
Basement Description: Unfinished,Exterior Access
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Interior Features
Interior Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Separate Dining Room