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Off Market Aug 2024 for $1.1M

$1,415,909

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,401/mo

•

3,220

sq ft

1249 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

About this home

Just listed in Wilmette! Discover the perfect blend of elegance and comfort in this stunning 4-bedroom, 2.2-bathroom home with a 2-car attached garage. This home is situated in a prime location close to the Metra, schools, parks, and town, and offers unparalleled convenience and style. Step inside to be greeted by beautiful hardwood floors that flow throughout the main living areas of this home. The large living room with a cozy fireplace opens seamlessly to a comfortable family room, perfect for relaxation and entertainment. A fabulous dining room with designer touches provides an elegant space for formal meals. The great kitchen boasts abundant storage and offers a huge butler's area, opening to a lovely breakfast room and a fantastic new 3-season room. A charming powder room and access to the attached 2-car garage complete the main floor. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring vaulted ceilings, a spacious sitting room or office, an en-suite bathroom, and a walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated hall bathroom with dual sinks. The laundry area is also conveniently located on the second floor, which adds to the home's practicality. The finished lower level offers a fantastic recreation or playroom, tons of storage space, and a convenient powder room. Perfectly positioned close to all that the North Shore has to offer, 1249 Ridge is the house to call home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

7,418 sq ftLot Size

$440Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by David Chung • Compass

Listed by Amy Chung • Compass

Bought with Sam Shaffer • Chicago Properties Firm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12089283

Redfin Estimate

$1,415,909

$241K since sold in August 2024$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 1.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,700,000
A
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B
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SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,125,000
C
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,600,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,687 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,450,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,289 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 19, 2026
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F
4 beds3.5 baths2,682 sq ft
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Market trends in 60091, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

106.7%

+1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$60K MoM

Avg. days on market

32d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

141

24 MoM

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Sale history for 1249 Ridge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12089283

Aug 1, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$1,175,000

$365/sq ft

Jul 15, 2024

Pending

—

Jun 29, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Jun 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

$1,095,000

$340/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10973708

Apr 30, 2021

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$798,000

$248/sq ft

Feb 18, 2021

Pending (Contingent)

—

Jan 18, 2021

Listed (New)

$798,000

$248/sq ft

+41

Fabulous and pristine throughout do not miss this 4 bedroom brick home in the heart of Wilmette. A spacious and flexible floorplan so that you will love where you live and enjoy as you wish. You will admire the many beautiful features of this special home. .. hardwood floors, crown molding, plantation shutters, the gorgeous brick paver driveway with rear entertaining area and play space. The first level offers a lovely living room (optional first floor office) sundrenched with loads of windows, a formal dining room and an expansive family room with gas log fireplace. The updated kitchen has all stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, and a great butler's pantry leading to a separate breakfast eating area and adjoining screened in porch retreat. On the second level is the spacious primary bedroom suite with large walk in closet, private bath and an additional tandem room excellent for a home office or private sitting area! There are 3 additional bedrooms on this level, all with ample closets, a full hall family bathroom plus convenient laundry room to complete this floor. The lower level features a huge recreation room with gas fireplace and built in bookshelves, perfect for entertaining or getaway space plus a half bathroom, loads of storage galore and work room! In addition to this awesome home and great location, 1249 Ridge Road is beautifully landscaped and designed for low maintenance simplified living at its best. Family owned and cherished for over 35 years is a true testimony to this happy home! Close to all that you will appreciate including town, restaurants, train, shopping, Lake Michigan, schools and more! Must see!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10892800

Nov 23, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Nov 7, 2020

Price Changed

Oct 5, 2020

Listed (New)

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,108 (+5.7%)

$23,744 + $56,056

$79,800

2022

$17,139 (−13.0%)

$23,744 + $56,056

$79,800

2021

$19,700 (−4.2%)

$15,582 + $60,246

$75,828

2020

$20,558 (+1.9%)

$15,582 + $64,862

$80,444

2019

$20,166 (−2.6%)

$15,582 + $72,818

$88,400

2018

$20,698 (+2.8%)

$13,356 + $73,644

$87,000

2017

$20,126 (+9.6%)

$13,356 + $73,644

$87,000

2016

$18,368 (−8.3%)

$13,356 + $73,644

$87,000

2015

$20,027 (+1.6%)

$10,944 + $72,353

$83,297

2014

$19,721 (+4.8%)

$10,944 + $72,353

$83,297

2013

$18,820 (+12.5%)

$10,944 + $72,353

$83,297

2012

$16,732 (+4.5%)

$12,057 + $67,620

$79,677

2011

$16,017 (+2.6%)

$12,057 + $67,620

$79,677

2010

$15,611 (+28.1%)

$12,057 + $67,620

$79,677

2009

$12,191 (+1.2%)

$12,243 + $66,010

$78,253

2008

$12,048 (−0.6%)

$19,588 + $67,168

$86,756

2007

$12,123

$19,588 + $72,353

$91,941

Tax history for 1249 Ridge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$18,108 (+5.7%)

$23,744 + $56,056

$79,800

2022

$17,139 (−13.0%)

$23,744 + $56,056

$79,800

2021

$19,700 (−4.2%)

$15,582 + $60,246

$75,828

2020

$20,558 (+1.9%)

$15,582 + $64,862

$80,444

2019

$20,166 (−2.6%)

$15,582 + $72,818

$88,400

2018

$20,698 (+2.8%)

$13,356 + $73,644

$87,000

2017

$20,126 (+9.6%)

$13,356 + $73,644

$87,000

2016

$18,368 (−8.3%)

$13,356 + $73,644

$87,000

2015

$20,027 (+1.6%)

$10,944 + $72,353

$83,297

2014

$19,721 (+4.8%)

$10,944 + $72,353

$83,297

2013

$18,820 (+12.5%)

$10,944 + $72,353

$83,297

2012

$16,732 (+4.5%)

$12,057 + $67,620

$79,677

2011

$16,017 (+2.6%)

$12,057 + $67,620

$79,677

2010

$15,611 (+28.1%)

$12,057 + $67,620

$79,677

2009

$12,191 (+1.2%)

$12,243 + $66,010

$78,253

2008

$12,048 (−0.6%)

$19,588 + $67,168

$86,756

2007

$12,123

$19,588 + $72,353

$91,941

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,420 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,220

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

05283010360000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Driveway: Brick

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 30 x 21
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Work Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 18

Room Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Office
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 8
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 7
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 12 x 17

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 19
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Pantry-Butler
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Dimensions: 5 x 6

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 22
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 18
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Laundry Features: In Unit

Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
# of Rooms: 12

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Porch Screened

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
Parcel Number: 05283010360000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 57 X 143 X 54 X 127
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,139.03
Tax Year: 2022

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 39
Elementary School: Harper Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Middle Or Junior School: Wilmette Junior High School
Alternate Jr High/Middle School: Highcrest Middle School
High School District: 203
High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi

Location Information
Township: New Trier
Corporate Limits: Wilmette
Directions: Lake Avenue, N on Ridge to Home

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,220
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,420 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05283010360000

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

Harper Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Wilmette Junior High School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

New Trier Township High School Winnetka

Public 10-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

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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

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

3/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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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.

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Estimated sale price

$1.35M – $1.63M

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Home values near 1249 Ridge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1257 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,252,671
371 Ridge Road, Kenilworth, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$658,814

Address	Redfin Estimate
365 Ridge Road, Kenilworth, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3000 Sq. Ft.	$1,100,380
355 Ridge Road, Kenilworth, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,305,246

Address	Redfin Estimate
1233 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3127 Sq. Ft.	$1,478,349
363 Ridge Road, Kenilworth, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3011 Sq. Ft.	$1,333,885

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