Last Sold Price
5 beds2,008 sqft$18/sqft
409 N Ridge St, Cambridge, IL 61238

Description

Investor Alert – 1887 Folk Victorian with Huge Potential! This spacious 5-bed, 2-bath home in Cambridge is full of opportunity for the right buyer. Featuring a charming wraparound porch and classic architectural character, the interior is ready for a full renovation. Two bedrooms and laundry on the main level, with three more bedrooms upstairs—including one with a private bath—and a second-level kitchenette setup. Outside you'll find a 1-car garage (1917) plus an oversized 2-car garage built in 2004...Investor Alert – 1887 Folk Victorian with Huge Potential! This spacious 5-bed, 2-bath home in Cambridge is full of opportunity for the right buyer. Featuring a charming wraparound porch and classic architectural character, the interior is ready for a full renovation. Two bedrooms and laundry on the main level, with three more bedrooms upstairs—including one with a private bath—and a second-level kitchenette setup. Outside you'll find a 1-car garage (1917) plus an oversized 2-car garage built in 2004 with alley access. Updates include windows and HVAC in 2001. Just blocks from the Henry County Fairgrounds! Seller willing to offer allowances for improvements/repairs. Also, seller is offering a 2-1 buy down!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/12/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Richard Bassford • RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf
    P: (563) 332-9900 C: (309) 292-3681 rich@thebassfordteam.com
  2. Listed by Megan Kroll • RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf
    megankroll@realestateconcepts.net

Property Details for 409 North Ridge Street

Status
MLS #
QC4264694
Days on Market
137
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1887
Lot Size
0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
Subdivision Name
Goulds

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$210,000

Avg days on market

53

Sale-to-list ratio

77.1%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Concepts Bettendorf

Sold By Mel Foster Co. Geneseo

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Building Information for 409 North Ridge Street

Stories-Year Built1887Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

Payment Calculator

$364 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$183

Property Taxes

$181

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 409 North Ridge Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Cambridge
  • County Or Parish: Henry
  • Directions: W North St. to E North St., S on N Ridge St. to home (3rd house on R)
  • Latitude: 41.306091
  • Longitude: -90.191332
  • MLSArea Minor: QCARA Area
  • Postal Code: 61238-1154
  • State Or Province: IL
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 18-07-252-010
  • Tax Annual Amount: $0
  • Tax Legal Description: Lt 3 Blk 5 Goulds Add Village Of Cambridge
  • Tax Year: 2024
School Information
  • High School: Cambridge
Parking
  • Parking Features: Detached, Guest, On Street, Other, Alley Access, Paved
  • Number Of Garage Remotes: 1
  • Garage: true
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 2008.0
  • Living Area: 2008.0
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 66x193
  • 100 Year Plain: No
  • Road Surface Type: Alley Paved, Gravel, Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Available: Legal Description,Other
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1887
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public, Public Sewer
  • Utility Company: 1720
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Disposal, Range
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Gas Water Heater
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Levels: Two
  • Operating Recording Device: None
Room Information
Room 1
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 1148.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Main Level
Room 2
  • Number Full Baths: 1
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 860.0
  • Room Type: Upper Level
Room 3
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Lower Level
Room 4
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area: 0.0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Basement
Room 5
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Area Units: Feet.Inches
  • Room Type: Additional Level
Room 6
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 7
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Width: 10.0
Room 8
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 9
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 10
  • Egress Window: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 11
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 12
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 13
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 14
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Room Description: 2nd Kitchen
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper
  • Room Type: Additional Room
  • Room Width: 8.0
Room 15
  • Number Full Baths: 0
  • Number Half Baths: 0
  • Room Type: Third Floor
Mobile Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Property Is Mobile Home: No

Property History for 409 North Ridge Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 12, 2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4264694

$36,000
Dec 12, 2025

Sold

MRED #4264694

$36,000
Dec 11, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923845604

$36,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/12/2025

Sold

RMLS ALLIANCE #QC4264694

$36,000
12/12/2025

Sold

MRED #4264694

$36,000
12/11/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1923845604

$36,000

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

Public Records for 409 North Ridge Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,423Additions$19,658Total$24,081
Tax Record2025$2,172 ($181 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,720 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,148 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1887Year Renovated1887CountyHENRYAPN18-07-252-010

Schools near 409 North Ridge Street

This home is within Cambridge Community Unit School District 227.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cambridge Community Grade School
PublicPK to 5

Cambridge Jr/Sr High School
Public6 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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