Ridge Acres
New construction homes in Ridge Acres blend in
Though some homes in the neighborhood are on half-acre lots, many are laid out in classic suburban style, with little space between properties. Front yards are modestly sized, and mature trees provide lots of shade. “There’s some recent custom-built houses here where the style conforms to the existing styles,” Walz says. Those include Colonial Revival, Dutch Colonial and Georgian dating to the 1920s. Those that have been renovated are priced from $700,000 to close to $2 million. “If something is priced around $500,000, it probably needs some work,” she says. The Foxford Station condo development features units that rarely go for sale, though one sold for $868,000 in 2024. Residents must also pay around $600 in monthly HOA fees for utilities such as water, gas and parking.
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High school students attend classes in two buildings at Lyons Township High School
Field Park Elementary School has a 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio. McClure Junior High has a similar 11-to-1 ratio. Both get A grades from Niche. Lyons Township High has two campuses. The south campus is in the neighborhood where first and second-year students attend. Though it’s the underclassmen campus, the Lyons Township Lions football team plays on a turf field there. The north campus is where juniors and seniors go. It’s about a mile to the northeast in the community of LaGrange. The two campuses are necessary as the school is the 8th largest high school in the state and the 45th largest in the country. The most famous alum of the school is Baywatch actor David Hasselhoff. The school is rated an A-plus on Niche.
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Express trains to downtown Chicago
The Western Springs Metra station is in the downtown area and is only minutes from anywhere in Ridge Acres. “People like the proximity to downtown Chicago, and commuters like the 22-minute express train to Union Station,” Walz says. The two major Chicago area airports are within 20 miles. Head north on I-294 to reach O’Hare in 17 miles, while Midway is about 11 miles east. University of Chicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange is the closest major hospital across the street from the south campus of Lyons Township High School.A couple of neighborhood parks in Ridge Acres
The 2-acre Ridge Acres Park, situated within the neighborhood, adds to the walkable convenience of the neighborhood. The park is separated into two sections. Trees shade the northern part, with a playground, a pavilion and a tennis court. The southern portion has fewer trees and a softball field. Clark Park has a paved path that goes around the park and passes by a flower bed and playground. Just to the east of the neighborhood is the private La Grange Country Club, where membership includes access to a pool, four clay tennis courts and its 18-hole golf course. Yoga by Degrees and Elite Fitness and Gym help residents get fit indoors.
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Shopping and dining close to Lyons Township High School
The Garden Market Shopping Center is near Willow Springs Road and 47th Street, close to the Lyons Township High School south campus. There’s a Mariano’s for grocery items, a Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria for the famous Chicago-style deep dish pizza, or if thin-crust is preferred, the Chicago tavern-style fits the bill. Across 47th Street is the Honey Bee Café, open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. The downtown area in the northern part of the neighborhood has more options, like Kirschbaum’s Bakery, which has been in business since 1953.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kimberley Peirce
Kimberley Peirce
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
(708) 859-6554
37 Total Sales
1 in Ridge Acres
$230,000 Price
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John Sommese
John Sommese
Skydan Real Estate Sales, LLC
(708) 847-7473
39 Total Sales
1 in Ridge Acres
$680,000 Price
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Saulius Galinskas
Saulius Galinskas
Compass
(630) 912-7523
49 Total Sales
1 in Ridge Acres
$455,000 Price
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Kathy Szuba
Kathy Szuba
REMAX Legends
(708) 854-1528
208 Total Sales
1 in Ridge Acres
$397,800 Price
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Mary Serle
Mary Serle
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
(331) 226-1456
89 Total Sales
1 in Ridge Acres
$550,000 Price
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Cathy Bier
Cathy Bier
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(708) 350-6895
540 Total Sales
3 in Ridge Acres
$392K - $630K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Field Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Denning Park
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Trails
Ridge Acres Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Veteran's Memorial Park
- Playground
Clark Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Gilbert Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ridge Acres | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ridge Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ridge Acres, Western Springs sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ridge Acres, Western Springs over the last 12 months is $850,000, up 110% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$949,000
Median Sale Price
$850,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$850,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$665,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
110%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$311
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
542
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
6.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,160
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,200
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,957
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,400 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,400 Sq Ft
- 21 Burlington Ave
- Unit 1
- Western Springs, IL
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,572
Median Age
42
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$194,717
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$211,054
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.9%
College Graduates
85.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
45.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
34''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
40''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
73
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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