Off Market2468d on marketHistoric · 137 yrs

278 Ridge Ave

Winnetka, IL, 60093 • 60093 • Cook County

$1,563,000

$782/sqft

5Beds

4Baths

2,000Sqft

0.21 acLot

1889Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Character Home

Built 1889 · 137 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

3 views

People checking out this listing

2468 days on market

Established listing

$782/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1889 · Historic

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!

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$9,936/month

Principal & Interest$7,852

Property Tax$1,563

Insurance$521

Down payment20% ($312,600)

3%50%

Est. 6.44% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,250,400 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1889

HeatingForced air, Gas

CoolingCentral

ParkingGarage - Detached

Lot9,147 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Year built1889

Systems

HeatingForced air, Gas

CoolingCentral

RoofAsphalt

Water / SewerSewer-Public, Sewer-Storm

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingGarage - Detached

BasementFinished

Lot9,147 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood60093

Annual tax$20,410

Parcel0520406009

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths3

Features & details

6 categories of property features

Interior Features

Appliances

Dishwasher

Dryer

Garbage disposal

Microwave

Range / Oven

Refrigerator

Washer

Flooring

Carpet

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air

Gas

Cooling

Central

Exterior Features

Exterior

Other

Parking

Garage - Detached

Room details

1 room detailed

Dining Room

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market2468

Est. value$1,563,000

Est. rent$7,889/mo

Tax rate1.99%

Price/sqft$782

Last sold$1,050,000

Tour days6

How are the schools in Winnetka?

3 schools rated nearby

Greeley Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-4

0.6 mi

Carleton W Washburne School

Middle • Public • 7-8

1.1 mi

New Trier Township High School Winnetka

High • Public • 10-12

0.8 mi

Location

Winnetka, IL, 60093

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Price history

11 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 8, 2019Sold$1,050,000$525MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 15, 2019Pending Sale$1,099,000$550@properties

Apr 1, 2019Listed For Sale$1,099,000$550@properties

Jun 18, 2009Sold$875,000$438MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Mar 13, 2009Price Change$925,000$463NRT Chicago

Jan 24, 2009Price Change$949,000$475NRT Chicago

Aug 6, 2008Price Change$999,000$500NRT Chicago

Jun 27, 2008Price Change$1,050,000$525NRT Chicago

Jun 19, 2008Listed For Sale$1,100,000$550NRT Chicago

Mar 10, 2005Sold$1,110,000$555Public Record

Jan 31, 2000Sold$1,040,000$520Public Record

Sold$1,050,000

Jul 8, 2019•$525/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$1,099,000

Apr 15, 2019•$550/sqft•@properties

Listed For Sale$1,099,000

Apr 1, 2019•$550/sqft•@properties

Sold$875,000

Jun 18, 2009•$438/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$925,000

Mar 13, 2009•$463/sqft•NRT Chicago

Price Change$949,000

Jan 24, 2009•$475/sqft•NRT Chicago

Price Change$999,000

Aug 6, 2008•$500/sqft•NRT Chicago

Price Change$1,050,000

Jun 27, 2008•$525/sqft•NRT Chicago

Listed For Sale$1,100,000

Jun 19, 2008•$550/sqft•NRT Chicago

Sold$1,110,000

Mar 10, 2005•$555/sqft•Public Record

Sold$1,040,000

Jan 31, 2000•$520/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

25 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 11, 2023$20,410$91,352

Apr 11, 2022$19,191$91,352

Apr 11, 2021$15,529$63,166

Apr 11, 2020$15,340$63,166

Apr 11, 2019$15,211$68,659

Apr 11, 2018$17,581$76,732

Apr 11, 2017$17,052$76,732

Apr 11, 2016$16,435$76,732

Apr 11, 2015$17,501$73,756

Apr 11, 2014$17,139$73,756

Apr 11, 2013$16,333$73,756

Apr 11, 2012$16,194$76,570

Apr 11, 2011$15,518$76,570

Apr 11, 2010$15,454$76,570

Apr 11, 2009$13,069$76,684

Apr 11, 2008$12,849$80,721

Apr 11, 2007$18,826$122,656

Apr 11, 2006$20,233$111,000

Apr 11, 2005$19,866$111,000

Apr 11, 2004$17,917$111,000

Apr 11, 2003$10,572$55,500

Apr 11, 2002$18,935$105,534

Apr 11, 2001$9,178$105,534

Apr 11, 2000$8,911$49,423

Apr 11, 1999—$49,423

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Winnetka, IL • Cook County

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$1,563,000

Est. rent$7,889/mo

30yr rate est.6.44%

Affordability$10,514/mo

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