HOME IS ON KENILWORTH AVE. WITH ATTACHED TWO CAR GARAGE OFF RIDGE AND QUICK WALK TO THE TRAIN STATION. CLASSIC RED BRICK CENTER ENTRY COLONIAL IN KENILWORTH GARDENS. RECENT UPDATES- NEW HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM, LANDSCAPING, BRICK PATIO, EXTERIOR & INTERIOR LIGHT FIXTURES. WINDOWS, ROOF, AND BASEMENT WERE DONE RECENTLY AS WELL. SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND ACCESS TO THE FENCED YARD. FORMAL DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN FEATURES WHITE CABINETS, SS APPLIANCES, EAT-IN BREAKFAST BAR, AND WINE FRIDGE. LARGE BEDROOMS ALL ON THE SAME FLOOR. HUGE STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. MOVE RIGHT IN!! WALK TO METRA, HARPER SCHOOL, SHOPPING, AND RESTAURANTS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
6,695 sq ftLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Rita Kerins• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Laura Doherty• Prudential Starck, Realtors
CLASSIC RED BRICK CENTER ENTRY COLONIAL IN KENILWORTH GARDENS. MANY RECENT IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING NEW WINDOWS, A/C, FURNACE, ROOF AND HOT WATER HEATER. SPACIOUS LIVING RM WITH FIREPLACE AND ACCESS TO FENCED YARD. FORMAL DINING RM, NEWER KITCHEN W/GRANITE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS APPLIANCES. LARGE MASTER SUITE W/NEW BATH. UPDATED HALL BATH. HUGE 4TH BR WITH FIREPLACE. NEWLY REFINISHED FAMILY ROOM WITH FIREPLACE. LOTS OF STORAGE. HARDWOOD FLOORS UNDER 2ND FLOOR CARPET. HOUSE IS SITUATED TOWARDS KENILWORTH AVE WITH GARAGE ON RIDGE. LARGE EASEMENT IN FRONT OF HOUSE. ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. QUICK WALK TO METRA, HARPER SCHOOL.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08881563
Jul 26, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 16, 2015
Price Changed
*
May 1, 2015
Price Changed
*
Apr 6, 2015
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06817033
Apr 28, 2008
Sold (MLS)
$725,000
Mar 17, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 3, 2008
Listed
$749,500
Public Records
Mar 1, 1986
Sold
$215,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,266 (+5.8%)
$21,417 + $53,582
$74,999
2022
$15,373 (+0.6%)
$21,417 + $53,582
$74,999
2021
$15,275 (+1.3%)
$14,055 + $48,070
$62,125
2020
$15,083 (+2.0%)
$14,055 + $48,070
$62,125
2019
$14,791 (+6.0%)
$14,055 + $54,215
$68,270
2018
$13,952 (−2.8%)
$12,047 + $50,032
$62,079
2017
$14,361 (+0.2%)
$12,047 + $50,032
$62,079
2016
$14,328 (+13.1%)
$12,047 + $56,367
$68,414
2015
$12,666 (+1.5%)
$9,872 + $43,775
$53,647
2014
$12,478 (+4.8%)
$9,872 + $43,775
$53,647
2013
$11,902 (−1.4%)
$9,872 + $43,775
$53,647
2012
$12,074 (+4.2%)
$10,876 + $47,313
$58,189
2011
$11,585 (+2.5%)
$10,876 + $47,313
$58,189
2010
$11,303 (−8.4%)
$10,876 + $47,313
$58,189
2009
$12,336 (+1.2%)
$11,043 + $63,916
$74,959
2008
$12,184 (+20.0%)
$17,669 + $61,236
$78,905
2007
$10,156
$17,669 + $61,236
$78,905
Tax history for 1257 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$16,266 (+5.8%)
$21,417 + $53,582
$74,999
2022
$15,373 (+0.6%)
$21,417 + $53,582
$74,999
2021
$15,275 (+1.3%)
$14,055 + $48,070
$62,125
2020
$15,083 (+2.0%)
$14,055 + $48,070
$62,125
2019
$14,791 (+6.0%)
$14,055 + $54,215
$68,270
2018
$13,952 (−2.8%)
$12,047 + $50,032
$62,079
2017
$14,361 (+0.2%)
$12,047 + $50,032
$62,079
2016
$14,328 (+13.1%)
$12,047 + $56,367
$68,414
2015
$12,666 (+1.5%)
$9,872 + $43,775
$53,647
2014
$12,478 (+4.8%)
$9,872 + $43,775
$53,647
2013
$11,902 (−1.4%)
$9,872 + $43,775
$53,647
2012
$12,074 (+4.2%)
$10,876 + $47,313
$58,189
2011
$11,585 (+2.5%)
$10,876 + $47,313
$58,189
2010
$11,303 (−8.4%)
$10,876 + $47,313
$58,189
2009
$12,336 (+1.2%)
$11,043 + $63,916
$74,959
2008
$12,184 (+20.0%)
$17,669 + $61,236
$78,905
2007
$10,156
$17,669 + $61,236
$78,905
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,693 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,928
Year built
1959
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05283010160000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
Jul 28, 2009 • Active
Base plumb
Perform a remodel of a bathroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
Jul 28, 2009 • Active
Base elect
Perform a remodel of a bathroom.
Bathroom
Remodel
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