Beautiful colonial home located on a deep lot in prime Winnetka location, walk to schools, town, Metra. Architectural detail and charm abound throughout. Gracious entrance hall, living room with custom built in shelving and fireplace. Fantastic high end kitchen opens to spacious family room featuring lovely built ins, vaulted ceiling & fireplace. French doors from both the family room and dining room leads to screened-in porch with cathedral ceiling and the amazing wrap-around deck makes for wonderful outdoor living. Attached garage leads to convenient mudroom and laundry room. Third floor with 5th bedroom and full bath. Terrific lower level offers flexible space with two rec areas, wine closet & storage. This location is fabulous!
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$1,385,000
274 Ridge Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
5beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
9,350 Square Feet Lot
$1,390,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$7,331 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,390,000
$1.26M - $1.53M
$7,331/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 17, 2025 at 12:47pm
Listing courtesy of:
Mary Haight Himes 312-319-1168,
Compass
Bought with:
Melissa Siegal
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12462192
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X09
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X13
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 483 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X23
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 375 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X13
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X13
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X11
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Humidifier
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck, Screened
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 9,350 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 187
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 05204060100000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Winnetka
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | Sold | $1,385,000-7.6% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12462192 | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Contingent | $1,499,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12462192 | ||
| 9/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+53.7% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12462192 | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Sold | $975,000+11.4% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10978563 | ||
| 7/16/2012 | Sold | $875,000-5.8% |
Source: Agent Provided | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,014 +6.2% | $107,898 |
| 2022 | $23,549 +16.2% | $107,898 +32.5% |
| 2021 | $20,266 +1.3% | $81,420 |
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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