SOLD BEFORE PRINT. 225 Ridge is an elegant and spacious 6 bedroom, 3.1 bath center-entry colonial designed in 1920 by renowned Winnetka and Chicago architect, Chester Howe Walcott. Situated on an oversized, professionally landscaped property (.49 acre) with mature plantings, this beautiful home is ideally located close to town, schools and parks. Upon entering the broad and gracious foyer with its beautiful staircase, your eye is immediately drawn to the light-filled living room (28 X 16), which opens through the original two sided fireplace and flanking doorways to the adjacent sun-flooded family room (26 X 26) with cathedral ceiling. A formal entertainment sized dining room, cozy study, powder room, butler's pantry, kitchen and three-sided breakfast room complete the first floor. Both front and back stairs lead to the second floor with 4 generous sized bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms, 3 full baths and abundant closet and storage space. A full staircase leads to the unfinished 3rd floor attic. A remarkable historic home in the ideal location awaits you! Estate sale. Sold AS IS.
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$1,525,000
225 Ridge Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
6beds
4,088sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.5 Acres Lot
$2,111,700 Zestimate®
$373/sqft
$7,797 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,111,700
$1.92M - $2.32M
$7,797/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 25, 2023 at 01:33pm
Listing courtesy of:
Bradford Browne 847-971-7002,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Michael Brennan 312-286-7706,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Jacquelynn Gordon
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11766779
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X14
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X12
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 676 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26X26
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Breakfast Room), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 448 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X28
Pantry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X18
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 448 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X28
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Second
- Area: 50 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X10
Study
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Water Softener Rented
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Center Hall Plan, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Partial
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Double Sided, Wood Burning, Gas Starter, Decorative, Family Room, Living Room, Basement
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,088 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Brick Driveway, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.50 Acres
- Dimensions: 132 X 164
- Features: Landscaped, Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 05213000530000
- Special conditions: Exclusions-Call List Office
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shake Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Winnetka
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2023 | Sold | $1,525,000$373/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11766779 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,515 +6.2% | $123,000 |
| 2022 | $26,845 -3.6% | $123,000 +14.7% |
| 2021 | $27,838 +1.6% | $107,266 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60093
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Greeley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Carleton W Washburne SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10New Trier Township H S WinnetkaGrades: 10-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Greeley Elementary School
- Middle: Carleton W Washburne School
- High: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- District: 36
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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