274 Ridge Ave

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Description

Beautiful colonial home located on a deep lot in prime Winnetka location, walk to schools, town, Metra. Architectural detail and charm abound throughout. Gracious entrance hall, living room with custom built in shelving and fireplace. Fantastic high end kitchen opens to spacious family room featuring lovely built ins, vaulted ceiling & fireplace. French doors from both the family room and dining room leads to screened-in porch with cathedral ceiling and the amazing wrap-around deck makes for wonderful...Beautiful colonial home located on a deep lot in prime Winnetka location, walk to schools, town, Metra. Architectural detail and charm abound throughout. Gracious entrance hall, living room with custom built in shelving and fireplace. Fantastic high end kitchen opens to spacious family room featuring lovely built ins, vaulted ceiling & fireplace. French doors from both the family room and dining room leads to screened-in porch with cathedral ceiling and the amazing wrap-around deck makes for wonderful outdoor living. Attached garage leads to convenient mudroom and laundry room. Third floor with 5th bedroom and full bath. Terrific lower level offers flexible space with two rec areas, wine closet & storage. This location is fabulous!

Listing Agent

  1. Mary Haight Himes

    Mary Haight Himes

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    mary.haight@compass.com

    P: (773)-818-5083

Sold By @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Property Details for 274 Ridge Avenue

Area
Winnetka
Township
New Trier
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Air Conditioning Type
Central Air
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/17/2025 02:47 PM

Property Details for 274 Ridge Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12462192
Days on Market15
Taxes$25,014 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,350 SF
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 274 Ridge Avenue

Stories-Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,350 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,835 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,750

Property Taxes

$2,085

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 274 Ridge Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 36
  • Elementary School: Greeley Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Carleton W Washburne School
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 36
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Deck, Office, Recreation Room, Screened Porch
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 187
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Cedar
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Not Reported
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2810
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 36
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 09X09
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X14
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 25X15
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X7
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 19X13
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Dimensions: 21X23
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 17X11
Office Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 12X13
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 15X11

Property History for 274 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 27, 2025

Sold

MRED #12462192

$1,385,000
Oct 17, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1919672167

$1,385,000

+8.0% / yr

Sep 23, 2025

Pending

MRED #12462192

Sep 23, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12462192

Sep 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12462192

$1,499,000
Mar 24, 2021

Sold

MRED #10978563

$975,000
Mar 22, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #695200875

$975,000
Mar 22, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1456699513

$975,000

+1.3% / yr

Feb 6, 2021

Pending

MRED #10978563

Jan 25, 2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #10978563

$985,000
Jul 16, 2012

Sold

MRED #08043600

$875,000
Jul 14, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #334871717

$875,000

+33.4% / yr

May 17, 2012

Pending

MRED #08043600

Apr 16, 2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08043600

$979,000
Jan 12, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #152305646

$101,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/27/2025

Sold

MRED #12462192

$1,385,000
10/17/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1919672167

$1,385,000

+8.0% / yr

09/23/2025

Pending

MRED #12462192

09/23/2025

Contingent

MRED #12462192

09/09/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12462192

$1,499,000
03/24/2021

Sold

MRED #10978563

$975,000
03/22/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #695200875

$975,000
03/22/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1456699513

$975,000

+1.3% / yr

02/06/2021

Pending

MRED #10978563

01/25/2021

Listed (Active)

MRED #10978563

$985,000
07/16/2012

Sold

MRED #08043600

$875,000
07/14/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #334871717

$875,000

+33.4% / yr

05/17/2012

Pending

MRED #08043600

04/16/2012

Listed (Active)

MRED #08043600

$979,000
01/12/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #152305646

$101,000

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

Public Records for 274 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$25,712Additions$82,186Total$107,898
Tax Record2023$25,014 ($2,085 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,810 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,810 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,350 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906CountyCOOKAPN05-20-406-010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 274 Ridge Avenue

This home is within Winnetka School District 36.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9
Rating
School
Distance
Greeley Elementary School
PublicK to 4

The Skokie School
Public5 to 6

Carleton W Washburne 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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