278 Ridge Ave

2,850 Sq. Ft.
$368 / Sq. Ft.
2,850
Sq. Ft.
$368
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Gorgeous vintage home with charming architectural details along with many recent updates. Magazine-worthy Kitchen opens to Family Room with fireplace & Screened Porch overlooking fenced yard. Formal entertaining in Separate Dining Room & Living Room with leaded glass windows & built-ins. 5 bedrooms upstairs & 3 updated baths. Master Suite with Sitting Room & new luxurious bath. Finished sunny basement with Recreation Rm & Exercise Rm. Attic above 2-car Garage could be a sweet yoga studio. AMAZING...Gorgeous vintage home with charming architectural details along with many recent updates. Magazine-worthy Kitchen opens to Family Room with fireplace & Screened Porch overlooking fenced yard. Formal entertaining in Separate Dining Room & Living Room with leaded glass windows & built-ins. 5 bedrooms upstairs & 3 updated baths. Master Suite with Sitting Room & new luxurious bath. Finished sunny basement with Recreation Rm & Exercise Rm. Attic above 2-car Garage could be a sweet yoga studio. AMAZING location steps from FHC School & North Shore Country Day. Close to Metra, downtown shops & restaurants & beaches. Inviting front porch swing allows you to relax & enjoy North Shore Living!

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    Property Details for 278 Ridge Avenue

    Area
    Winnetka
    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
    2
    Heat/Fuel
    Natural Gas, Forced Air
    LISTING CLOSED: 07/08/2019 12:00 AM

    Property Details for 278 Ridge Avenue

    StatusClosed
    MLS #10313203
    Days on Market12
    Taxes$17,052 / year
    HOA Fees-
    Condo/Co-op Fees-
    Property TypeSingle Family
    MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
    Year Built1889
    Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF
    CountyCook County
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    Building Information for 278 Ridge Avenue

    Stories-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

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    Property Information for 278 Ridge Avenue

    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 36
    • Elementary School: CROW ISLAND 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
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 14
    • Bedrooms Total: 5
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks
    • Bath Amenities: Double Sink
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1150
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Recreation Room, Breakfast Room, Den, Sitting Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Screened Porch
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Sewer-Storm
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, CO Detectors, Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Porch Screened
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2016
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 100+ Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 2850
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3609
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 4000
    • Main Sq Ft: 1500
    • Upper Sq Ft: 1350
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X187
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
    • North Coordinate: 15
    • South Coordinate: 0
    • East Coordinate: 0
    • West Coordinate: 5
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 759.0
    • Living Area Source: Not Reported
    • Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 391
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 30
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 04-01-2019
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X12
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X13
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 12X8
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Dimensions: 17X11
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet
    • Kitchen Flooring: Stone
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X11
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Second
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Hardwood
    • Laundry Dimensions: 4X3
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Dimensions: 25X12
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #5 Information
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #6 Information
    • Addtl Room 6 Flooring: Hardwood
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 25X17
    Mud Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Mud Room
    • Dimensions: 9X9
    Exercise Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Exercise Room
    • Dimensions: 23X10
    Den Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Den
    • Dimensions: 8X7
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 14X13
    Screened Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    • Dimensions: 14X9
    Sitting Room Information
    • Room Level: Second
    • Room Type: Sitting Room
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Dimensions: 23X17

    Property History for 278 Ridge Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 8, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10313203

    $1,050,000
    Jun 27, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #648088723

    $1,050,000

    +1.8% / yr

    Apr 12, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10313203

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/08/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10313203

    $1,050,000
    06/27/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #648088723

    $1,050,000

    +1.8% / yr

    04/12/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10313203

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    Public Records for 278 Ridge Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$25,713Additions$65,640Total$91,353
    Tax Record2023$20,410 ($1,701 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,000 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,350 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyCOOKAPN05-20-406-009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 278 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

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