ATTENTION REHABBERS AND BUILDERS - FABULOUS OPPORTUNITY ON NEARLY A HALF ACRE IN PRIME WINNETKA LOCATION! Beautifully maintained home on one of the prettiest lots in Winnetka and just minutes to town, school and trains. This gracious home, updated and expanded for today's living, is meticulously maintained and offers all of the charm and flexible living space you are looking for on a gorgeous oversized lot in a prime Winnetka location. The home boasts tall ceilings, hard wood floors, beautiful millwork and is flooded with natural light from south and west exposures. An inviting foyer welcomes you into a lovely sitting room with fireplace, dining room, and sunny updated white kitchen with stainless steel appliances. An adjacent mudroom area has access to the backyard and three car garage. Relax in the nicely scaled living room which includes a fireplace and built-in bookshelves. A show stopping oversized family room with fireplace and adjacent wet bar offers stunning views of backyard and double door access to the gorgeous back patio -- a perfect set up for entertaining. The second floor features an expansive private primary suite with his and hers dressing areas and closets, fireplace and full bath. Three more nicely scaled bedrooms, one of which is being used as an office and one of which is ensuite, a full hall bath with laundry service, and an office space complete the second floor. With tree top views, the third floor includes three more rooms any of which could be used as a bedroom, another office, sitting room, or work out room as well as a full bath, cedar closet and attic space. The unfinished basement offers a custom-built carpenter's dream workshop, plenty of storage, additional laundry service and access to the backyard. The home sits on an amazing oversized 100 x 187 corner lot with lush, professionally landscaped grounds. A serene, private backyard oasis with expansive paver patio and covered area with twinkle lights is a perfect place to sip your coffee or gather with friends. The yard boasts mature trees, a sprinkler system, and is fully fenced. Updated kitchen and baths, newer windows and siding, upgraded electrical, dual zoned gas/forced air, heated bathroom floors. The home is in a prime Winnetka location - close to schools, train stations, and walk to town. This classic house has it all - a perfect place to call home! DRONE TOUR - click on Virtual Tour. Also listed under land in MLS.
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$1,025,000
238 Ridge Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
6beds
4,184sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
0.43 Acres Lot
$2,000,700 Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$12,480 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,000,700
$1.68M - $2.38M
$12,480/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 25, 2022 at 12:01am
Listing courtesy of:
Elizabeth Jensen 847-441-6300,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago,
Betsy Burke 847-565-4264,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Cory Green
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11457494
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink)
- Level: Second
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X17
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Bedroom 6
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X8
Bar entertainment
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X17
Laundry
- Level: Second
- Area: 9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X3
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X20
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X4
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
- Laundry: Upper Level, Multiple Locations
Features
- Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Attic: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,184 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 100X187
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 05204060160000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
- Major remodel year: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Winnetka
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2022 | Sold | $1,025,000-19.9%$245/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11457494 | ||
| 11/21/2022 | Pending sale | $1,280,000$306/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11637103 | ||
| 11/21/2022 | Contingent | $1,280,000$306/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11457494 | ||
| 11/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,280,000$306/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11457494 | ||
| 11/8/2022 | Pending sale | $1,280,000$306/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #11637103 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $23,763 +13% | $102,500 |
| 2022 | $21,027 -25.2% | $102,500 -10.3% |
| 2021 | $28,098 +1.2% | $114,261 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60093
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Greeley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.6 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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