908 Ridge Ave

$240,000
Last Sold Price
1,518 Sq. Ft.
$158 / Sq. Ft.
1,518
Sq. Ft.
$158
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Home with Lake Rights & Private Beach Access! Enjoy the best of Wauconda living in this spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-baths, just steps from beautiful Bangs Lake! Walking distance to downtown, restaurants, and shopping, this property offers comfort, convenience, and incredible potential. Step inside to a huge living and dining area featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for gatherings. The large kitchen provides plenty of room for a breakfast table or island setup. Home includes newer siding...Home with Lake Rights & Private Beach Access! Enjoy the best of Wauconda living in this spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-baths, just steps from beautiful Bangs Lake! Walking distance to downtown, restaurants, and shopping, this property offers comfort, convenience, and incredible potential. Step inside to a huge living and dining area featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for gatherings. The large kitchen provides plenty of room for a breakfast table or island setup. Home includes newer siding and gutters, newer roof and water heater-big-ticket updates already done for you! With city water and sewer, low taxes, and plenty of storage and closet space, this home is a great value. Bring your decorating ideas-some TLC will make this home shine. Sold in As-Is condition.
  1. Listed by Sergio Cardoso • RE/MAX Suburban
    P: (630)-624-3525 C: (630)-624-3525 scardosoremax@gmail.com

Sold By Payes Real Estate Group

Property Details for 908 Ridge Avenue

Area
Wauconda
Subdivision
Maimans
Township
Wauconda
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Parking Spaces
4.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Wall Unit(s)
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2025 01:37 PM

Property Details for 908 Ridge Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #12505311
Days on Market15
Taxes$5,487 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1930
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyLake County
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Building Information for 908 Ridge Avenue

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,627 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,170

Property Taxes

$457

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 908 Ridge Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 118
  • Elementary School: Wauconda Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Wauconda Middle School
  • High School District: 118
  • High School: Wauconda Comm High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 118
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Lake, Dock, Water Rights, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room: Separate,Combined w/ LivRm
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X109
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Steel Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • North Coordinate: 28
  • West Coordinate: 25
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1518
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-10-29T14:00:23
  • Photos Count: 20
  • 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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 9X9
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X8
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 15X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X11

Property History for 908 Ridge Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2025

Sold

MRED #12505311

$240,000
Nov 11, 2025

Pending

MRED #12505311

Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12505311

$239,900
Oct 21, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12344169

$265,000
Oct 12, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12344169

$265,000
Sep 17, 2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12344169

$248,000
May 13, 2025

Price Change

MRED #12344169

$260,000
Apr 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12344169

$265,000
Nov 27, 2018

Sold

MRED #09717745

$132,000
Nov 14, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637374681

$132,000

+0.8% / yr

Oct 19, 2018

Pending

MRED #09717745

Feb 5, 2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09717745

$169,900
Oct 13, 2008

Cancelled

MRED #06731030

$160,000
Jul 31, 2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06731030

$174,900
Feb 27, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #70745624

$115,000
Feb 15, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637618755

$1,150,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2025

Sold

MRED #12505311

$240,000
11/11/2025

Pending

MRED #12505311

10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12505311

$239,900
10/21/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12344169

$265,000
10/12/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12344169

$265,000
09/17/2025

Temporarily Off Market

MRED #12344169

$248,000
05/13/2025

Price Change

MRED #12344169

$260,000
04/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12344169

$265,000
11/27/2018

Sold

MRED #09717745

$132,000
11/14/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637374681

$132,000

+0.8% / yr

10/19/2018

Pending

MRED #09717745

02/05/2018

Listed (Active)

MRED #09717745

$169,900
10/13/2008

Cancelled

MRED #06731030

$160,000
07/31/2008

Listed (Active)

MRED #06731030

$174,900
02/27/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #70745624

$115,000
02/15/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #637618755

$1,150,000

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Public Records for 908 Ridge Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$11,347Additions$58,332Total$69,679
Tax Record2024$5,472 ($456 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,518 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,518 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,428 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1984CountyLAKEAPN09-24-427-004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 908 Ridge Avenue

This home is within Wauconda Community Unit School District 118.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wauconda Grade School
PublicPK to 5

Wauconda Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wauconda High School
Public9 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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