NOT LISTED FOR SALE

238 Ridge Ave Winnetka, IL 60093

Estimated Value: $1,412,000 - $1,694,000

6 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,184 Sq Ft
$383/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2022

Last sale price $1,025,000 $245 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,472/month

136 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated Floors
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Greeley Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of December 2022

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Elizabeth Jensen

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475196484 Listed on: 07/07/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Co-Listed By

Betsy Burke

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475140207

Last Buyer's Agent

Cory Green

Compass License #475157727

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,755

Year Built

  • Built in 1904 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100x187
  • Fenced Yard
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Corner Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 4,184 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Heated Floors

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in multiple locations
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Greeley Elementary School
  • Carleton W Washburne Middle School
  • New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,755

Year Built

Built in 1904 | Remodeled in 2010

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1904
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2010
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2010

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, Second Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 4184
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Sitting Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom,Other
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Brick Paver Patio
  • List Price: 1280000
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Landscaped
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar,Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Number of Cars: 3
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Multiple Locations
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Greeley Elementary School
  • High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
  • Middle/Junior School: Carleton W Washburne School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 36
  • Junior High/Middle School #2: The Skokie School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.4293
  • Lot Dimensions: 100X187
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27754.98
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2022
Closed on
Dec 20, 2022
Sold by
Janice E Tubergen Tubergen Trust
Bought by
Tao Quay and Tao Jeana
Seller's Agent
Elizabeth Jensen
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Cory Green
Compass
List Price
$1,280,000
Sold Price
$1,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$255,000
-19.92%
Views
35
Current Estimated Value
$1,601,681

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$576,681
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.42%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Outstanding Balance
$526,072
Interest Rate
5.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,075,609

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 25, 2002
Sold by
Tubergen Janice E
Bought by
Tubergen Janice E and Janice E Tubergen Trust
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Tao Quay $1,025,000 None Listed On Document
Tubergen Janice E -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Tao Quay $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2022 12/22/22 Sold $1,025,000 -19.9% $245 / Sq Ft
11/21/2022 11/21/22 Pending -- -- --
11/17/2022 11/17/22 For Sale $1,280,000 0.0% $306 / Sq Ft
11/07/2022 11/07/22 Pending -- -- --
11/03/2022 11/03/22 For Sale $1,280,000 0.0% $306 / Sq Ft
10/26/2022 10/26/22 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Price Changed $1,280,000 -7.2% $306 / Sq Ft
08/25/2022 08/25/22 Price Changed $1,380,000 -7.7% $330 / Sq Ft
07/07/2022 07/07/22 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $357 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $23,763 $102,500 $51,425 $51,075
2023 $21,027 $102,500 $51,425 $51,075
2022 $21,027 $102,500 $51,425 $51,075
2021 $28,098 $114,261 $37,400 $76,861
2020 $27,755 $114,261 $37,400 $76,861
2019 $28,162 $124,197 $37,400 $86,797
2018 $25,929 $111,537 $31,790 $79,747
2017 $25,143 $111,537 $31,790 $79,747
2016 $24,141 $111,537 $31,790 $79,747
2015 $28,925 $120,186 $26,180 $94,006
2014 $28,317 $120,186 $26,180 $94,006
2013 $26,995 $120,186 $26,180 $94,006
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11457494

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 05-20-406-016-0000