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
$1,210,800 Zestimate®
$572/sqft
$5,071 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,210,800
$1.10M - $1.33M
$5,071/mo
Zestimate® history
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What's special
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: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,114 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 6,337 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 0521300015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1886
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Winnetka
Other
Other facts
- Addtl Room 4 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 5 Level: Not Applicable
- Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- 2nd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- 4th Bedroom Level: Not Applicable
- Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
- Dining Room: Separate
- Driveway: Asphalt
- Family Room Level: Not Applicable
- Heat/Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Public
- Listing Type: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
- Master Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Parking Type: Garage
- Addtl Room 1 Level: Main Level
- Dining Room Level: Main Level
- Kitchen Level: Main Level
- Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
- Living Room Level: Main Level
- Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
- Sale Terms: Conventional
- Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
- Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
- 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
- 3rd Bedroom Level: 2nd Level
- Basement: Unfinished
- Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
- Equipment: Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
- Other Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Commuter Bus
- Fireplace Type/Details: Wood Burning
- Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
- 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
- Addtl Room 2 Level: Main Level
- Addtl Room 3 Level: 2nd Level
- Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Hardwood
- Addtl Room 1 Name: Office
- Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
- Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
- Air Conditioning: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
- Addtl Room 2 Name: Bonus
- Age: 100+ Years
- Addtl Room 10 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 6 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 7 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 8 Level: Not Applicable
- Addtl Room 9 Level: Not Applicable
- Frequency: Not Applicable
- Status: Contingent
- Style Of House: Victorian
- Addtl Room 3 Name: Tandem Rm
- Square Feet Source: Appraiser
- Master Bedroom Bath (Y/N): Full
- Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
- Area Amenities: Street Lights, Street Paved
- Garage On-Site: Yes
- Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
- Exterior Property Features: Patio
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Additional Rooms: Tandem Room
- Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
- Type of House 2: 2 Stories
- Garage Type: Detached2, Detached
- Lot Dimensions: 48 X 132
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Basement (Y/N): Full
- Laundry Level: Not Applicable
- Additional Rooms: Bonus, Office
- Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
- Total Sq Ft: 0
- Tax Year: 2017
- Parcel Identification Number: 05213000150000
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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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 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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