Sold77d on marketHistoric · 140 yrs
259 Ridge Ave
Winnetka, IL, 60093 • 60093 • Cook County
$1,210,000
$572/sqft
3Beds
3Baths
2,114Sqft
0.15 acLot
1886Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1886 · 140 years of history
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
3 saves
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77 days on market
Established listing
$572/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1886 · Historic
This is one of the most delightful homes on the market! Picture perfect in a favorite Winnetka neighborhood. The charming front porch is only the beginning! Grand parlor-like entry welcomes you with floor to ceiling windows, gleaming hardwood floors and soaring ceiling height. Big, bright living room with built-ins and wood burning fireplace is open to large dining room. Bonus room off dining room with full bath is perfect office, guest room or playroom. White kitchen has built-in dining banquet and plenty of pantry storage. Stunning staircase leads to 3 large bedrooms. Front bedrooms share hall bath. Master suite has full bath and step down tandem room providing wonderful additional space for private office, nursery or sitting room. Decor is youthful and fresh! Close to town, trains, schools and parks. New roof, new drain tile and sump pump, new front porch, foundation tuck pointing . . . and more!
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,692/month
Principal & Interest$6,079
Property Tax$1,210
Insurance$403
Down payment20% ($242,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.44% rate · 30yr fixed · $968,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingleFamily
Year Built1886
HeatingGas
CoolingNone
ParkingGarage - Detached
Lot6,337 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Year built1886
Systems
HeatingGas
CoolingNone
RoofAsphalt
Water / SewerSewer-Public
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage - Detached
BasementUnfinished
Lot6,337 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood60093
Annual tax$19,010
Parcel0521300015
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
Gas
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Other
Parking
Garage - Detached
Room details
1 room detailed
Dining Room
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market77
Est. value$1,223,300
Est. rent$6,221/mo
Tax rate1.99%
Price/sqft$572
Last sold$1,210,000
Tour days6
Views77
Favorites3
How are the schools in Winnetka?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Winnetka, IL, 60093
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 22, 2026Sold$1,210,000$572Public Record
Jul 30, 2019Sold$700,000$331MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 30, 2019Listed For Sale$720,000$341Compass
May 1, 2019Pending Sale$720,000$341Compass
Apr 22, 2019Price Change$720,000$341Compass
Apr 5, 2019Listed For Sale$740,000$350Compass
Apr 5, 2019Pending Sale$740,000$350Compass
Mar 25, 2019Pending Sale$740,000$350Compass
Mar 23, 2019Listed For Sale$740,000$350Compass
Aug 15, 2013Sold$570,000$270Baird & Warnerc
Jun 19, 2013Listed For Sale$579,000$274Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Jun 6, 2013Pending Sale$579,000$274Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Jun 5, 2013Listed For Sale$579,000$274Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Sold$1,210,000
Jan 22, 2026•$572/sqft•Public Record
Sold$700,000
Jul 30, 2019•$331/sqft•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$720,000
Jul 30, 2019•$341/sqft•Compass
Pending Sale$720,000
May 1, 2019•$341/sqft•Compass
Price Change$720,000
Apr 22, 2019•$341/sqft•Compass
Listed For Sale$740,000
Apr 5, 2019•$350/sqft•Compass
Pending Sale$740,000
Apr 5, 2019•$350/sqft•Compass
Pending Sale$740,000
Mar 25, 2019•$350/sqft•Compass
Listed For Sale$740,000
Mar 23, 2019•$350/sqft•Compass
Sold$570,000
Aug 15, 2013•$270/sqft•Baird & Warnerc
Listed For Sale$579,000
Jun 19, 2013•$274/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Pending Sale$579,000
Jun 6, 2013•$274/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Listed For Sale$579,000
Jun 5, 2013•$274/sqft•Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winnetka
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2023$19,010$82,000
Apr 10, 2022$17,897$82,000
Apr 10, 2021$11,833$45,596
Apr 10, 2020$12,876$50,415
Apr 10, 2019$11,979$54,799
Apr 10, 2018$11,665$52,070
Apr 10, 2017$12,104$52,070
Apr 10, 2016$11,528$52,070
Apr 10, 2015$12,657$51,443
Apr 10, 2014$12,385$51,443
Apr 10, 2013$11,209$51,443
Apr 10, 2012$9,490$45,904
Apr 10, 2011$9,134$45,904
Apr 10, 2010$8,898$45,904
Apr 10, 2009$9,221$58,784
Apr 10, 2008$8,460$61,877
Apr 10, 2007$7,716$61,877
Apr 10, 2006$8,041$51,503
Apr 10, 2005$7,907$51,503
Apr 10, 2004$7,591$51,503
Apr 10, 2003$7,761$41,227
Apr 10, 2002$7,194$41,227
Apr 10, 2001$6,319$41,227
Apr 10, 2000$6,137$34,661
Apr 10, 1999$5,705$34,661
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Winnetka, IL • Cook County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
60093
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