4 beds1,279 sqft$410/sqft
1243 Ridge Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035
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Description

Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and gorgeous hardwood floors welcome you to this beautifully updated Highland Park home! The custom kitchen features 2024 stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an open layout flowing into a spacious dining room-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Bright door leads to a private, fully fenced yard, creating an ideal space for relaxing or gathering outdoors. A versatile main-level bedroom offers flexibility as a home office, study, or...Soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and gorgeous hardwood floors welcome you to this beautifully updated Highland Park home! The custom kitchen features 2024 stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an open layout flowing into a spacious dining room-perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Bright door leads to a private, fully fenced yard, creating an ideal space for relaxing or gathering outdoors. A versatile main-level bedroom offers flexibility as a home office, study, or guest room. Upstairs, you'll find three generously sized bedrooms and a beautifully renovated bath. The lower-level family room provides the perfect spot for movie nights, game days, or additional living space. Convenient laundry includes a 2019 washer and dryer. The 2.5-car garage offers plenty of room for vehicles, storage, and hobbies, with additional parking available. Fantastic location near Mooney Park, shopping, dining, and more, with the choice of Deerfield or Highland Park High Schools. A wonderful combination of space, updates, privacy, and location-come see all this home has to offer today!
LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2026 08:35 AM

  1. Listed by Lynn Fairfield • RE/MAX Suburban
    P: (847) 373-3311 C: (847) 373-3311 bfair101@aol.com;bfair101@gmail.com

Property Details for 1243 Ridge Road

Status
MLS #
12728790
Taxes
$9,853 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / Detached Single-Split Level
Year Built
1952
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,302 SF
Area
Highland Park
Subdivision
Sherwood Forest
Township
West Deerfield
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Num of Interior Fireplaces
0
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Architectural Style
Contemporary

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Building Information for 1243 Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,302 SF

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Property Information for 1243 Ridge Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 112
  • Elementary School: Sherwood Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Elm Place School
  • High School District: 113
  • High School: Highland Park High School
  • 2nd Alternate High School: DEERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 112
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Basement Type: Finished, Crawl Space, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 900
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: Split Level
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, TV Antenna, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: Split Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 1279
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2179
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2179
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1279
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Size Source: County Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 146.04 X 50
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus
  • North Coordinate: 22
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 10
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 900.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1279
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 5
  • Document Date: 2026-08-17T15:35:17
  • Photos Count: 33
  • OpenHouse Count: 2
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X12
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Lower
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 23X13
Eating Area Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Dimensions: 12X10

Property History for 1243 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 11, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #607748452

$307,500

+2.2% / yr

Dec 14, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #346555739

$277,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/11/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #607748452

$307,500

+2.2% / yr

12/14/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #346555739

$277,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1243 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$44,531Additions$81,973Total$126,504
Tax Record2024$9,442 ($787 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,279 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,279 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,301 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1953CountyLAKEAPN16-28-222-004

Schools near 1243 Ridge Road

This home is within Twp Hsd 113 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sherwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Edgewood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Highland Park High School
Public9 to 12

Deerfield High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1243 Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in Highland Park, IL 60035. This property was listed for sale on August 25, 2026 by RE/MAX Suburban, it's currently listed at $525,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on October 11, 2017. This listing's school districts are North Shore School District 112, Twp Hsd 113 School District. Nearby schools include Sherwood Elementary School, Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School. 1243 Ridge Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,279 sqft single family home built in 1952.

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