Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds
1257 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.15 acresLot Size
1959Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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.
Listing closed: 10/26/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10771574

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$785,000

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

104.3%

Wilmette, IL

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Property Information for 1257 Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,952 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Wilmette
  • Subdivision: Kenilworth Gardens
  • Township: New Trier
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 3
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,695 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 39
  • Elementary School: Harper Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Wilmette Junior High School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • 2nd Alternate Elementary School: HIGHCREST MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 39
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached
  • Parking: Garage
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: Hardwood Floors
  • Num Of Rooms: 8
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair,Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement,Other
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Patio
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 61-70 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Park Adjacent, Wooded
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 70X110X67X91
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 14
  • South Coordinate: 0
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 4
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2020-07-06T21:50:37
  • Photos Count: 20
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
  • Virtual Tour Date: 07-06-2020
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Master Bedroom Size: 19X12
  • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 2nd Bedroom Size: 12X9
  • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 3rd Bedroom Size: 11X9
  • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • 4th Bedroom Size: 19X13
  • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Size: 11X10
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
  • Family Room Size: 20X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Pantry-Closet
  • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Size: 13X10
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Flooring: Other
  • Laundry Size: 19X13
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Size: 21X13
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes

Property History for 1257 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 26, 2020

Sold

MRED #10771574

$715,000—
Oct 23, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #684308921

$715,000

-0.6% / yr

Sep 17, 2020

Pending

MRED #10771574

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/26/2020

Sold

MRED #10771574

$715,000
10/23/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #684308921

$715,000

-0.6% / yr

09/17/2020

Pending

MRED #10771574

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Public Records for 1257 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$21,418Additions$53,582Total$75,000
Tax Record2023$16,266 ($1,356 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,928 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,928 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,693 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959CountyCOOKAPN05-28-301-016Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1257 Ridge Road

This home is within New Trier Twp Hsd 203 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9
Rating
School
Distance
Harper Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Highcrest Middle School
Public5 to 6

Wilmette Junior High School
Public7 to 8

New Trier Township H S Northfield
Public9

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1257 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
$715,000
4
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6,695
$620,000
4
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8,137
–
–
–
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4,974
$1,090,000
5
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$1,175,000
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7,649

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