Welcome to 2838 Ridge Rd, Lansing, IL 60438-a rare multi-unit property in a prime location just half a block from Memorial Junior High School and a short stroll to downtown Lansing's bustling shopping and dining scene. This beautifully updated property features two units, each designed for comfort and modern living. The top-floor unit includes 2 bedrooms, a spacious living room, and an updated kitchen complete with granite countertops, new cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Fresh carpeting, modern light fixtures, and an updated bathroom make this space move-in ready. The first-floor unit also boasts 2 bedrooms, a fully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, new cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, as well as hardwood floors throughout. With new windows, updated light fixtures, and a refreshed bathroom, this unit is equally inviting. The unfinished basement provides ample storage or the potential for creative use. Outside, the home sits on a generously sized lot with a large backyard perfect for entertaining. A long driveway leads to a 2.5-car garage, with three additional parking spaces in the rear for convenience. Located near Lansing Country Club, excellent schools, and various shopping and recreation options, this property offers both versatility and charm. Don't miss out-schedule your showing today!
PRICE DROP PLUS $2,000 DECORATING CREDIT AT CLOSING FOR THIS AS IS 2 FLAT! GREAT FOR THE HANDY INVESTOR. The 2.5 CAR GARAGE IS VACANT AND CAN BE RENTED OUT FOR MORE INCOME !!! LIVE IN ONE UNIT AND RENT OUT THE OTHER AND THE RENTAL INCOME CAN PAY YOUR MORTGAGE. THE 1ST FLOOR 2 BEDROOM WITH BASEMENT IS VACANT, BUT NEEDS SOME WORK. The 2nd Floor is Month to Month and is Rented @ $795/Month. There are 3 parking spaces and a large Back Yard for tenants to enjoy & 2.5 Garage that can be Rented @ $200+/Month. The property is @ 1/2 Block East of Memorial Junior High School on Ridge Road and Just West of the heart of Downtown Lansing. $2,000 Earnest Money Required with Approved Contract. Buyers agent to verify all square footage.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09151262
Dec 8, 2016
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$80,000
Nov 2, 2016
Pending
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Oct 24, 2016
Price Changed
$94,650
Oct 10, 2016
Price Changed
$94,700
Oct 4, 2016
Price Changed
$94,800
Sep 19, 2016
Price Changed
$94,900
Aug 29, 2016
Price Changed
$94,977
Aug 16, 2016
Price Changed
$94,999
Aug 8, 2016
Price Changed
$95,000
Aug 4, 2016
Price Changed
$99,990
Jul 26, 2016
Price Changed
$99,995
Jul 20, 2016
Price Changed
$99,998
Jul 8, 2016
Price Changed
$99,999
May 24, 2016
Price Changed
$109,000
Apr 20, 2016
Price Changed
$116,500
Apr 7, 2016
Price Changed
$117,500
Feb 29, 2016
Listed (New)
$120,000
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08812561
Oct 14, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2015
Price Changed
*
Aug 10, 2015
Price Changed
*
Jun 26, 2015
Price Changed
*
May 26, 2015
Price Changed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,709 (+11.4%)
$4,628 + $13,371
$17,999
2022
$7,816 (−4.2%)
$4,083 + $7,943
$12,026
2021
$8,161 (−6.1%)
$4,083 + $8,827
$12,910
2020
$8,692 (+5.1%)
$4,083 + $10,733
$14,816
2019
$8,270 (+1.9%)
$3,811 + $10,715
$14,526
2018
$8,117 (−1.0%)
$3,811 + $10,715
$14,526
2017
$8,196 (+5.5%)
$3,811 + $10,715
$14,526
2016
$7,772 (+7.6%)
$3,539 + $10,675
$14,214
2015
$7,221 (+1.4%)
$3,539 + $10,675
$14,214
2014
$7,121 (+15.0%)
$3,539 + $10,675
$14,214
2013
$6,192 (+7.6%)
$3,539 + $10,213
$13,752
2012
$5,756 (+7.0%)
$3,539 + $10,213
$13,752
2011
$5,381 (−23.0%)
$3,539 + $10,213
$13,752
2010
$6,990 (+2.4%)
$3,539 + $14,765
$18,304
2009
$6,824 (+10.7%)
$3,539 + $14,765
$18,304
2008
$6,164 (+13.2%)
$5,662 + $13,606
$19,268
2007
$5,445
$3,049 + $13,896
$16,945
Tax history for 2838 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,709 (+11.4%)
$4,628 + $13,371
$17,999
2022
$7,816 (−4.2%)
$4,083 + $7,943
$12,026
2021
$8,161 (−6.1%)
$4,083 + $8,827
$12,910
2020
$8,692 (+5.1%)
$4,083 + $10,733
$14,816
2019
$8,270 (+1.9%)
$3,811 + $10,715
$14,526
2018
$8,117 (−1.0%)
$3,811 + $10,715
$14,526
2017
$8,196 (+5.5%)
$3,811 + $10,715
$14,526
2016
$7,772 (+7.6%)
$3,539 + $10,675
$14,214
2015
$7,221 (+1.4%)
$3,539 + $10,675
$14,214
2014
$7,121 (+15.0%)
$3,539 + $10,675
$14,214
2013
$6,192 (+7.6%)
$3,539 + $10,213
$13,752
2012
$5,756 (+7.0%)
$3,539 + $10,213
$13,752
2011
$5,381 (−23.0%)
$3,539 + $10,213
$13,752
2010
$6,990 (+2.4%)
$3,539 + $14,765
$18,304
2009
$6,824 (+10.7%)
$3,539 + $14,765
$18,304
2008
$6,164 (+13.2%)
$5,662 + $13,606
$19,268
2007
$5,445
$3,049 + $13,896
$16,945
*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
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,734
Year built
1926
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cook County
APN
30312210440000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
R2
Single-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R2 single-family residential district is to provide for, and preserve, single-family detached residential development on lots that are a minimum of 7,150 sq ft in area within the village. The R2 district also provides for limited public and institutional uses compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 5.5
Parking Features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Unassigned, Off Street, Guest, Owned, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4
Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Unfinished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Unit Type 1 Information
Floor Number: 1
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
# of Rooms: 5
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: Stove,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Dishwasher,Microwave,Central Air Conditioner,Hardwood Floors
Security Deposit: 0
Tenant Pays: Electric,Gas
Lease Expiration Date: Wednesday, December 1, 1999
Unit Type 2 Information
Floor Number: 2
Sq. Ft.: 900
# of Rooms: 4
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bathrooms (Total): 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Appliances and Features: Stove,Refrigerator,Microwave
Tenant Pays: Electric
Lease Expiration Date: Wednesday, December 1, 1999
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
# Of Units in Building: 2
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Two to Four Units
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2023
Parcel Number: 30312210440000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 10890 SQFT
Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
Zoning: MULTI
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,816
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Finance Code: FHA
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
School Information
Elementary School District: 158
Elementary School: Oak Glen Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 158
Middle Or Junior School: Memorial Junior High School
High School District: 215
High School: Thornton Fractnl So High School
Location Information
Township: Thornton
Corporate Limits: Lansing
Directions: I 80 to Torrence Avenue South to Ridge Road East to Property 1/2 block east of Memorial School.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,734
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 30312210440000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No
Around this home
Schools
Lester Crawl Primary Center
Public PreK-1 • Assigned • 0.3mi
Memorial Junior High School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Thornton Fractional South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Lansing, IL • 60438
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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
$322,000 – $389,000
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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Sat Aug 29 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.