Welcome to this darling townhome offering 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a full basement in wonderful Wilmette. The bright kitchen boats newer appliances and gorgeous countertops. The bathroom has recently been updated in a timeless design. Relax in the living room which is basked in natural light creating a calm oasis. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout (tiled flooring in the kitchen). The large unfinished basement is the perfect place for a family room or home office. This gem is located near the best shopping and dining, close access to metra/expressways, as well as beautiful parks. Award winning schools top off this lovely property: McKenzie Elementary, Hillcrest Middle School, Wilmette Jr. High and New Trier High School. Laundry room in the basement, 1 car garage, central heat and air. Come and take a look!
TownhomeProperty Type
1953Year Built
$391Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Connie Dornan• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Janice Goldblatt• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Rehabed end unit. 2nd bath located on lower level. Three pins are for the unit, garage space and portion of rear walkway and small deck space.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tom Boysen
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 501-1/2 Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12354637
Jul 16, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$310,000
$325/sq ft
Jul 7, 2025
Pending
—
Jun 17, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jun 17, 2025
Relisted (Active)
—
Jun 9, 2025
Pending
—
May 21, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
May 13, 2025
Price Changed
$327,500
$344/sq ft
May 2, 2025
Listed (Active)
$339,000
$356/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12325299
Apr 17, 2025
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Apr 16, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Apr 10, 2025
Listed (Active)
*
TURBOTENANT #1
Jan 1, 2025
Rental Removed
$2,800
$3/sq ft
Nov 30, 2024
Listed for Rent
$2,800
$3/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11451648
Aug 8, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$270,000
$283/sq ft
Jul 29, 2022
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Jun 30, 2022
Listed (Active)
$285,000
$299/sq ft
+5
This bright, updated 2 bedroom end unit townhouse in McKenzie has central air, thermopane windows, and hardwood floors. Large bedrooms with great closet space Full basement with a recreation area and laundry. Newer AC, furnace and water heater. One Car garage with great storage and a parking pad! This end unit has a wonderful side yard. Great location! Walk to town, metra, schools, parks and Centennial.
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11060762
May 26, 2021
Pending
—
May 3, 2021
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Apr 30, 2021
Pending (Contingent)
—
Apr 30, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Apr 21, 2021
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10817932
Aug 18, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Aug 14, 2020
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10808139
Aug 14, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Aug 6, 2020
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10778464
Aug 12, 2020
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$274,500
$288/sq ft
Jul 14, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
—
Jul 11, 2020
Listed (New)
$277,000
$291/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10446549
Oct 2, 2019
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$205,000
$215/sq ft
Sep 18, 2019
Pending
—
Aug 9, 2019
Price Changed
$239,500
$251/sq ft
Jul 9, 2019
Listed (New)
$249,500
$262/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10400577
Jul 27, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jul 8, 2019
Price Changed
*
Jul 2, 2019
Price Changed
*
Jun 18, 2019
Price Changed
*
Jun 13, 2019
Price Changed
*
Jun 12, 2019
Price Changed
*
Jun 1, 2019
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09523883
May 26, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$265,000
$278/sq ft
Apr 3, 2017
Contingent
—
Mar 7, 2017
Listed (New)
$279,000
$293/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08785477
May 14, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$231,500
$243/sq ft
Apr 26, 2015
Pending
—
Mar 7, 2015
Contingent
—
Dec 20, 2014
Price Changed
$249,000
$261/sq ft
Nov 13, 2014
Listed (New)
$259,000
$272/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,219 (+5.7%)
$5,000 + $18,000
$23,000
2022
$4,940 (−21.7%)
$5,000 + $18,000
$23,000
2021
$6,310 (+1.7%)
$1,165 + $23,123
$24,288
2020
$6,207 (+1.9%)
$1,165 + $23,123
$24,288
2019
$6,089 (+24.0%)
$1,165 + $25,526
$26,691
2018
$4,912 (+2.8%)
$978 + $19,669
$20,647
2017
$4,776 (+6.4%)
$978 + $19,669
$20,647
2016
$4,488 (−2.4%)
$978 + $19,669
$20,647
2015
$4,597 (+1.6%)
$815 + $17,704
$18,519
2014
$4,524 (+4.7%)
$815 + $17,704
$18,519
2013
$4,320 (+7.6%)
$815 + $17,704
$18,519
2012
$4,016 (+5.1%)
$908 + $17,616
$18,524
2011
$3,821 (+2.9%)
$908 + $17,616
$18,524
2010
$3,714 (−7.7%)
$908 + $17,616
$18,524
2009
$4,026 (+3.7%)
$932 + $22,948
$23,880
2008
$3,881 (+2.3%)
$1,491 + $23,646
$25,137
2007
$3,793
$1,491 + $23,646
$25,137
Tax history for 501-1/2 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,219 (+5.7%)
$5,000 + $18,000
$23,000
2022
$4,940 (−21.7%)
$5,000 + $18,000
$23,000
2021
$6,310 (+1.7%)
$1,165 + $23,123
$24,288
2020
$6,207 (+1.9%)
$1,165 + $23,123
$24,288
2019
$6,089 (+24.0%)
$1,165 + $25,526
$26,691
2018
$4,912 (+2.8%)
$978 + $19,669
$20,647
2017
$4,776 (+6.4%)
$978 + $19,669
$20,647
2016
$4,488 (−2.4%)
$978 + $19,669
$20,647
2015
$4,597 (+1.6%)
$815 + $17,704
$18,519
2014
$4,524 (+4.7%)
$815 + $17,704
$18,519
2013
$4,320 (+7.6%)
$815 + $17,704
$18,519
2012
$4,016 (+5.1%)
$908 + $17,616
$18,524
2011
$3,821 (+2.9%)
$908 + $17,616
$18,524
2010
$3,714 (−7.7%)
$908 + $17,616
$18,524
2009
$4,026 (+3.7%)
$932 + $22,948
$23,880
2008
$3,881 (+2.3%)
$1,491 + $23,646
$25,137
2007
$3,793
$1,491 + $23,646
$25,137
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
932 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
953
Year built
1953
Style
Townhouse
County
Cook County
APN
05331150820000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 12, 2026.
R2
Attached Residence District
The R2 District is established to protect, promote, and maintain the development of single-family detached and attached housing and limited public and institutional uses that are compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood. The development standards and range of allowable uses for this district are designed to provide for residential living in areas that have a single-family residential character but are transitions between areas of commercial or multi-family uses and areas of predominantly single-family detached dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Oct 3, 2014 • Active
Roof permi
Remove and replace the roof on a residential 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: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage