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!
Sold for $1,210,000
$1,210,000
259 Ridge Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
3beds
2,114sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1886
6,337 Square Feet Lot
$1,247,000 Zestimate®
$572/sqft
$4,817 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,247,000
$1.12M - $1.38M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,114 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 6,337 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 0521300015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Winnetka
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $572/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $820,000
- Annual tax amount: $15,628
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Sold | $1,210,000+72.9%$572/sqft |
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| 7/30/2019 | Sold | $700,000-2.8%$331/sqft |
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| 7/30/2019 | Listed for sale | $720,000$341/sqft |
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| 5/1/2019 | Pending sale | $720,000$341/sqft |
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| 4/22/2019 | Price change | $720,000-2.7%$341/sqft |
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| 4/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $740,000$350/sqft |
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| 4/5/2019 | Pending sale | $740,000$350/sqft |
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| 3/25/2019 | Pending sale | $740,000$350/sqft |
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| 3/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $740,000+29.8%$350/sqft |
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| 8/15/2013 | Sold | $570,000-1.6%$270/sqft |
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| 6/19/2013 | Listed for sale | $579,000$274/sqft |
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| 6/6/2013 | Pending sale | $579,000$274/sqft |
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| 6/5/2013 | Listed for sale | $579,000$274/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,628 -17.8% | $82,000 |
| 2023 | $19,010 +6.2% | $82,000 |
| 2022 | $17,897 +51.2% | $82,000 +79.8% |
| 2021 | $11,833 -8.1% | $45,596 -9.6% |
| 2020 | $12,876 +7.5% | $50,415 -8% |
| 2019 | $11,979 +2.7% | $54,799 +5.2% |
| 2018 | $11,665 -3.6% | $52,070 |
| 2017 | $12,104 +5% | $52,070 |
| 2016 | $11,528 -8.9% | $52,070 +1.2% |
| 2015 | $12,657 +2.2% | $51,443 |
| 2014 | $12,385 +10.5% | $51,443 |
| 2013 | $11,209 +18.1% | $51,443 +12.1% |
| 2012 | $9,490 +3.9% | $45,904 |
| 2011 | $9,134 +2.7% | $45,904 |
| 2010 | $8,898 -3.5% | $45,904 -21.9% |
| 2009 | $9,221 +9% | $58,784 -5% |
| 2008 | $8,460 +9.6% | $61,877 |
| 2007 | $7,716 -4% | $61,877 +20.1% |
| 2006 | $8,041 +1.7% | $51,503 |
| 2005 | $7,907 +4.2% | $51,503 |
| 2004 | $7,591 -2.2% | $51,503 +24.9% |
| 2003 | $7,761 +7.9% | $41,227 |
| 2002 | $7,194 +13.8% | $41,227 |
| 2001 | $6,319 +3% | $41,227 +18.9% |
| 2000 | $6,137 +7.6% | $34,661 |
| 1999 | $5,705 | $34,661 |
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Neighborhood: 60093
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Greeley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Carleton W Washburne SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10New Trier Township High School WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crow Island Elementary School
- Middle: CARLETON W WASHBURNE SCHOOL
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 36
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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