Welcome to 239 Ridge Avenue! This classic Winnetka farmhouse features a charming front porch which welcomes you to this lovely 3 bedroom (with adjoining sitting room), 2.1 bath home in the heart of it all. Lovingly maintained, this special home features great ceiling height and an ideal circular floor plan. The gracious living room with fireplace and plantation shutters flows beautifully into the formal dining room with built-in buffet, perfect for entertaining and hosting quite a crowd! The large kitchen with SS appliances features an eat-in, breakfast area with French doors that lead to the gorgeous backyard. Conveniently located right off the kitchen is the inviting family room with fireplace, and mudroom with separate office space, perfectly tucked away from the action. On the second level, the primary suite features an adjoining sitting room and en suite bath. Two other bedrooms and a hall bath complete the 2nd floor. Bright basement with loads of storage, crafting or school/work area and laundry. A beautifully manicured and maintained backyard with fully fenced yard features a designated entertaining space. Coveted attached 2 car garage and an A+ location that can't be beat-close to town, train, restaurants, parks, and schools. A Winnetka gem waiting for you to make it your own!
Public Records
Oct 4, 1979
Sold
$149,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$22,488 (+13.4%)
$26,242 + $195,774
$222,016
2022
$19,827 (+39.9%)
$25,773 + $71,227
$97,000
2021
$14,169 (+0.9%)
$18,744 + $41,848
$60,592
2020
$14,048 (+0.9%)
$18,744 + $41,848
$60,592
2019
$13,919 (−4.1%)
$18,744 + $47,117
$65,861
2018
$14,517 (+3.0%)
$15,932 + $50,773
$66,705
2017
$14,094 (−5.2%)
$15,932 + $50,773
$66,705
2016
$14,872 (−2.8%)
$15,932 + $55,524
$71,456
2015
$15,301 (+2.0%)
$13,120 + $53,571
$66,691
2014
$14,995 (−4.6%)
$13,120 + $53,571
$66,691
2013
$15,724 (−6.4%)
$13,120 + $59,866
$72,986
2012
$16,799 (+2.0%)
$14,526 + $66,595
$81,121
2011
$16,465 (+4.2%)
$14,526 + $66,595
$81,121
2010
$15,797 (+0.9%)
$14,526 + $66,595
$81,121
2009
$15,648 (+6.9%)
$14,760 + $80,863
$95,623
2008
$14,633 (+7.1%)
$23,617 + $77,039
$100,656
2007
$13,668
$23,617 + $77,039
$100,656
Tax history for 239 Ridge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$22,488 (+13.4%)
$26,242 + $195,774
$222,016
2022
$19,827 (+39.9%)
$25,773 + $71,227
$97,000
2021
$14,169 (+0.9%)
$18,744 + $41,848
$60,592
2020
$14,048 (+0.9%)
$18,744 + $41,848
$60,592
2019
$13,919 (−4.1%)
$18,744 + $47,117
$65,861
2018
$14,517 (+3.0%)
$15,932 + $50,773
$66,705
2017
$14,094 (−5.2%)
$15,932 + $50,773
$66,705
2016
$14,872 (−2.8%)
$15,932 + $55,524
$71,456
2015
$15,301 (+2.0%)
$13,120 + $53,571
$66,691
2014
$14,995 (−4.6%)
$13,120 + $53,571
$66,691
2013
$15,724 (−6.4%)
$13,120 + $59,866
$72,986
2012
$16,799 (+2.0%)
$14,526 + $66,595
$81,121
2011
$16,465 (+4.2%)
$14,526 + $66,595
$81,121
2010
$15,797 (+0.9%)
$14,526 + $66,595
$81,121
2009
$15,648 (+6.9%)
$14,760 + $80,863
$95,623
2008
$14,633 (+7.1%)
$23,617 + $77,039
$100,656
2007
$13,668
$23,617 + $77,039
$100,656
*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
5
Baths
6
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,372 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,762
Year built
2023
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
05213000190000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
R5
Single-Family Residential District
The requirements set forth in this chapter, together with other provisions set forth in the Building Code of the Village, have been adopted in order to provide for a single-family residential environment of relatively intense suburban character, where the degree of improvements upon an individual parcel of land is in approximate balance with the landscape area of such parcel of land. Due to the mature character of development within this district, such requirements are also intended to assure that future modifications to existing structures, or the replacement of existing structures with new structures, will not alter the scale and general character of established neighborhoods. In this regard, the requirements set forth in this chapter are further intended to foster development which is compatible, in general, with the character of existing single-family development within the immediate neighborhood with respect to external architectural scale, landscaping and other site improvements.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 3
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 5
# of Baths (1/2): 2
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 40 x 18
Room Information
Room Type: Exercise Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 19 x 18
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 15 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 19
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Dimensions: 9 x 7
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full
Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
New ConstructionYN: Yes
Exterior Building Type: Other
Age: NEW Under Construction
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): No
New Construction Y/N: Yes
Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
Parcel Number: 05213000190000
Lot Information
Dimensions: 71 X 132
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,169
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior
Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
Location
Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
School Information
Elementary School District: 36
Elementary School: Crow Island Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 36
Middle Or Junior School: Carleton W Washburne School
High School District: 203
High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Location Information
Township: New Trier
Corporate Limits: Winnetka
Directions: Hill Road to Ridge Avenue, north 1 1/2 blocks to 239 Ridge Avenue
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,762
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,372 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 05213000190000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Around this home
Schools
Greeley Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Carleton W Washburne 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
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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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Historical weather
Winnetka, IL • 60093
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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
$3.12M – $3.78M
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