Beautiful historic 4 bedroom, 2 full bath 2 story home with basement & 2.5 car garage. Totally updated & remodeled inside & out. Formal living room. Formal dining room. Great working kitchen area is updated with ample cabinets, breakfast bar, stainless appliances & pantry. It connects with a main floor den for entertaining. There is a main floor bedroom and main floor full bath. Upstairs are 3 nice size bedrooms with a full bath. Lots of closets & abundant storage. New wood flooring & carpet thru out. Dual zone Trane HVAC system in 2017. New double pane windows 2017. New vinyl siding & insulation in 2019. Security system & Philips Hue Smart Light system thru out lower level. Brand new patio with nice landscaping. Nice Sunroom for relaxing & enjoying the outdoors. New Hot Tub & new electronic security gate. Lot is wooded & serene. Close to schools, shopping, parks, expressways for a quick commute to Chicago. MAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT TO SEE & BUY THIS WONDERFUL HOME TODAY!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$173Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Edith Cothran• McColly Real Estate
•219-322-5508 (broker)
•schererville@mccolly.com (broker)
Bought with Edward Pluchar• Keller Williams Preferred Real
Modernized old world charm is the theme for this very tastefully updated. Located within walking distance to the top rated schools of Munster. A wooded driveway leads up to your 4 bedroom 2 bath dream home with a 2.5 car detached garage. Open kitchen and dining room full of natural light, also contains one bedroom (potential home office), one bathroom, living room, and additional room that could be a play area for the kids. The upper level contains 3 nice sized bedrooms and one bathroom. Full basement that has a laundry area and lots of storage space. Freshly painted lower level, New siding and insulation in 2019, lower level floors 2019, refinished floors upstairs 2018, all appliances in 2017, dual zone Trane HVAC system 2017, double pane vinyl windows 2017, kitchen and baths 2017. A Phillips Hue smart light system throughout most of the lower level, SimpliSafe security system and fire alarms, and Orbi whole home WiFi network stays. Seller also offering a 1 year home warranty.
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #401323
Oct 10, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2016
Listed
$129,900
$58/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #414625
Jun 27, 2017
Sold
$264,900
$118/sq ft
May 17, 2017
Listed
$264,900
$118/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #146219
Dec 15, 2005
Listed
$224,900
$100/sq ft
NIRA MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #138248
Sep 30, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Aug 16, 2005
Listed
$224,900
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,330 (−0.7%)
$52,300 + $279,300
$331,600
2023
$4,362 (+3.0%)
$58,500 + $276,100
$334,600
2022
$4,234 (+16.6%)
$58,500 + $259,900
$318,400
2021
$3,632 (+16.5%)
$32,600 + $241,500
$274,100
2020
$3,117 (−3.3%)
$32,600 + $230,200
$262,800
2019
$3,224 (−11.1%)
$32,600 + $214,700
$247,300
2018
$3,628 (+20.7%)
$32,600 + $207,300
$239,900
2017
$3,007 (+7.2%)
$32,600 + $168,600
$201,200
2016
$2,804 (+8.6%)
$32,600 + $163,100
$195,700
2015
$2,583 (−11.1%)
$32,600 + $158,300
$190,900
2013
$2,907
$32,600 + $149,800
$182,400
Tax history for 1248 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,330 (−0.7%)
$52,300 + $279,300
$331,600
2023
$4,362 (+3.0%)
$58,500 + $276,100
$334,600
2022
$4,234 (+16.6%)
$58,500 + $259,900
$318,400
2021
$3,632 (+16.5%)
$32,600 + $241,500
$274,100
2020
$3,117 (−3.3%)
$32,600 + $230,200
$262,800
2019
$3,224 (−11.1%)
$32,600 + $214,700
$247,300
2018
$3,628 (+20.7%)
$32,600 + $207,300
$239,900
2017
$3,007 (+7.2%)
$32,600 + $168,600
$201,200
2016
$2,804 (+8.6%)
$32,600 + $163,100
$195,700
2015
$2,583 (−11.1%)
$32,600 + $158,300
$190,900
2013
$2,907
$32,600 + $149,800
$182,400
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
1,616
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lake County
APN
450719254002000027
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
CD-3.R2
Neighborhood-60 Lot One Family Residence Character District
The CD-3R-2 Character District consists of primarily a low density SingleFamily Detached Residential area in which Houses are the predominant Building Type. It has medium to deep front Setbacks and medium to wide side Setbacks. Some Thoroughfares have Sidewalks and Curbs, and form medium to large Blocks.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Gararge Information
Has Garage(s)
Garage Spaces: 2.5
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Primary Downstairs
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Room Information
Rooms Total: 9
Room Type(s): Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Den, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other Room, Primary Bedroom
Has Basement
Basement: Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Living Area
Living Area: 2,244
Living Area Source: Assessor
Upper Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1122.00
Main Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,122
Basement Level Finished Sq.Ft.: 0.00
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,244
Property Information
Year Built: 1890
Levels: Two
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 75
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: Legal Description: PT. W. 10 RDS OF E. 48 RDS OF SW. NE. S. OF RIDGE RD. & PT N. 8 RDS. OF W. 10 RD
Tax Annual Amount: $3,632
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Occupant Type(s): Owner
Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,616
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Lake County
APN: 450719254002000027
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Other
Auction Information
Auction Minimum Opening Bid: 0.00
Around this home
Schools
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Wilbur Wright Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Munster High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% 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
Munster, IN • 46321
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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
$370,000 – $447,000
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