Closed
Last Sold Price
$500,000
7,500 Lot Size0.17 Acres

545 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

Description

Here is a unique opportunity to own a spacious multi-unit building, or build on an ideally located lot in Wilmette. This centrally located building is in the McKenzie school area and is close to the Metra line, shops, restaurants and parks. It is also situated on a wonderful corner lot whose topography is high and dry. Property is zoned to allow building a single family home or 2 townhomes.Here is a unique opportunity to own a spacious multi-unit building, or build on an ideally located lot in Wilmette. This centrally located building is in the McKenzie school area and is close to the Metra line, shops, restaurants and parks. It is also situated on a wonderful corner lot whose topography is high and dry. Property is zoned to allow building a single family home or 2 townhomes.
LandProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
Listing closed: 08/16/2018 12:00 AM
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09986034
Listing Agent
  1. John

    John

    Listing Agent

    Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    P: (847) 338-2756

    M: (847) 338-2756

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$500,000

Avg days on market

167

Sale-to-list ratio

78.4%

Wilmette, IL

9 comparable properties found

1

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
2

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Sold 02/09/26

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0.21
Acres
3

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Sold 12/29/25

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Square Feet
0.26
Acres
a picture of a floor plan
4

$1,030,000

Sold 03/12/26

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Square Feet
0.61
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5

$2,425,000

Sold 06/02/26

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Square Feet
0.24
Acres
$250,000 | 250 3rd Street, Wilmette, IL 60091
1/16
6

$250,000

Sold 01/27/26

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Square Feet
1.17
Acres
$850,000 | 901 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
1/32
7

$850,000

Sold 10/10/25

Unavailable
Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
Unavailable
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
8

$425,000

Sold 03/17/25

1
Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
472
Square Feet
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Acres
9

$400,000

Sold 07/30/26

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
970
Square Feet
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Acres

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Property information

545 Ridge Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $8,495 / year
  • MLS Type: Land
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Wilmette
  • Township: NEW TRIER
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Cars: 0.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Zoning: MULTI

Building Information

  • Lot Size: 0.17 AC

General Information

School Information

  • Elementary School District: 39
  • Elementary School: MCKENZIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • Jr High Middle School: WILMETTE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School District: 203
  • High School: NEW TRIER TWP H.S. NORTHFIELD/WI
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 39

Location and General Information

  • Frontage Length: 50
  • Frontage Type: City Street

Property Information

Interior Features

  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Num of Baths: 0.0

Exterior Features

  • Backup Package: No

Utilities / Equipment

  • Utilities: Electric to Site, Gas to Site, Sanitary Sewer, Water-Municipal, Water to Site

Property/Lot Information

  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 150
  • Buildings on Land: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train

Property and Assessments

  • Photos Count: 10

Miscellaneous

  • Current Use: Commercial
  • Road Surface: Asphalt

Virtual Tour/Additional Media

  • Virtual Tour YN: No

Property History

545 Ridge Road

DateEventPrice
Aug 16, 2018

Sold

MRED #09986034

$500,000
Aug 15, 2018

Cancelled

MRED #10052512

$495,000
Aug 15, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10052512

$495,000
DateEventPrice
08/16/2018

Sold

MRED #09986034

$500,000
08/15/2018

Cancelled

MRED #10052512

$495,000
08/15/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #10052512

$495,000

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

Public records

545 Ridge Road

Beds

4

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

3,137 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,137 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

7,500 SqFt

Schools

Near 545 Ridge Road

This home is within Wilmette School District 39.

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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