Sold
Last Sold Price
7,500 Lot Size0.17 Acres
545 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091
LandProperty Type
7,500 sq ftLot Size

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.

    Sold By Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

    • Listed by: John 847.338.2756 jnash@jamesonsir.com; johnnash.homes@gmail.com • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty
    • Listed by: Ted Nash 847.251.5923 tnash@jamesonsir.com • Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty
    Listing closed: 08/16/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09986034

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $840,000

    Avg days on market

    167

    Sale-to-list ratio

    78.4%

    Wilmette, IL

    9 comparable properties found

    1

    $500,000

    Sold 05/20/25

    Unavailable
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    Unavailable
    Square Feet
    0.05
    Acres
    2

    $225,000

    Sold 02/09/26

    Unavailable
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    Square Feet
    0.21
    Acres
    3

    $840,000

    Sold 12/29/25

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    Square Feet
    0.26
    Acres
    a picture of a floor plan
    1/2
    4

    $1,030,000

    Sold 03/12/26

    Unavailable
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    Bathrooms
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    Square Feet
    0.61
    Acres
    5

    $3,450,000

    Sold 08/15/25

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    6

    $2,425,000

    Sold 06/02/26

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    Bathrooms
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    Square Feet
    0.24
    Acres
    $250,000 | 250 3rd Street, Wilmette, IL 60091
    1/17
    7

    $250,000

    Sold 01/27/26

    Unavailable
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    Square Feet
    1.17
    Acres
    $850,000 | 901 Ridge Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
    1/32
    8

    $850,000

    Sold 10/10/25

    Unavailable
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    Unavailable
    Square Feet
    0.15
    Acres
    9

    $425,000

    Sold 03/17/25

    1
    Bedrooms
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    Bathrooms
    472
    Square Feet
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    Acres

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    Property Information for 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 for 545 Ridge Road

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    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
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    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 for 545 Ridge Road

    Taxable ValueLand$13,125Additions$41,550Total$54,675
    Tax Record2023$17,699 ($1,475 / month)
    Home Facts
    Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,137 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,137 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1893CountyCOOKAPN05-33-113-019

    Schools near 545 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
    Mckenzie 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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