Seller's Agent in 2025
Mary Haight Himes
Compass
(773) 818-5083
3 in this area
55 Total Sales
274 Ridge Ave Winnetka, IL 60093
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,810
Sq Ft
1905
Built
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Landscaped Professionally
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Greeley Elementary School Rated A
- Deck
- Recreation Room
About This Home
As of October 2025Beautiful 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!
Last Buyer's Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475139418
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $25,014
Year Built
- Built in 1905
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 187
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 3-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Recreation Room
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Greeley Elementary School
- Carleton W Washburne Middle School
- New Trier Twp High School Northfield/Wi
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 9, 2025
Closed on
Oct 27, 2025
Sold by
Caverly Alison and Finke Andrew
Bought by
Robert J Chapman And Lisa K Chapman Revocable
Seller's Agent
Mary Haight Himes
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Siegal
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,499,000
Sold Price
$1,385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$114,000
-7.61%
Views
37
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.34%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 25, 2021
Closed on
Mar 22, 2021
Sold by
Baldridge Nicholas G and Baldridge Jeanne G
Bought by
Caverly Alison and Finke Andrew
Seller's Agent
Susan Davis
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
David Hampton
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
List Price
$985,000
Sold Price
$975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.02%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.93%
Original Mortgage
$780,000
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 12, 2005
Sold by
Flickinger Tom and Matthews Louise
Bought by
Baneux Phillipe J R and Deazevedo Lisa H
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$610,000
Interest Rate
5.77%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 13, 2000
Sold by
Finlay Angus R and Finlay Mary Ann
Bought by
Flickinger Tom and Matthews Louise
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 4, 1995
Sold by
Eichmann Fred C and Ecihmann Mary A
Bought by
Finlay Angus R and Finlay Mary Ann
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$330,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $1,385,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $975,000 | Proper Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $1,010,000 | First American Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $860,000 | Commonwealth Land Title Ins | |
| Warranty Deed | $575,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $780,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $610,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $330,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 10/27/25 | Sold | $1,385,000 | -7.6% | $493 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/23/2025 09/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/09/2025 09/09/25 | For Sale | $1,499,000 | +53.7% | $533 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/24/2021 03/24/21 | Sold | $975,000 | -1.0% | $347 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/06/2021 02/06/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 01/25/2021 01/25/21 | For Sale | $985,000 | +12.6% | $351 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/16/2012 07/16/12 | Sold | $875,000 | -5.8% | $311 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/17/2012 05/17/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/11/2012 05/11/12 | Price Changed | $929,000 | -5.1% | $331 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/16/2012 04/16/12 | For Sale | $979,000 | -- | $348 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,014 | $124,000 | $26,180 | $97,820 |
| 2024 | $25,014 | $99,645 | $25,713 | $73,932 |
| 2023 | $23,549 | $107,900 | $25,713 | $82,187 |
| 2022 | $23,549 | $107,900 | $25,713 | $82,187 |
| 2021 | $20,266 | $81,420 | $18,700 | $62,720 |
| 2020 | $20,002 | $81,420 | $18,700 | $62,720 |
| 2019 | $19,838 | $88,500 | $18,700 | $69,800 |
| 2018 | $18,420 | $80,229 | $15,895 | $64,334 |
| 2017 | $17,865 | $80,229 | $15,895 | $64,334 |
| 2016 | $17,210 | $80,229 | $15,895 | $64,334 |
| 2015 | $20,894 | $87,547 | $13,090 | $74,457 |
| 2014 | $21,077 | $87,547 | $13,090 | $74,457 |
| 2013 | $20,104 | $87,547 | $13,090 | $74,457 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Mary Haight Himes
-
Melissa Siegal
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Melissa Siegal
@ Properties
(312) 515-8007
2 in this area
522 Total Sales
-
S
Seller's Agent in 2021
Susan Davis
@ Properties
-
David Hampton
Buyer's Agent in 2021
David Hampton
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
(708) 220-9992
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
Paige Dooley
Seller's Agent in 2012
Paige Dooley
Compass
(847) 609-0963
159 in this area
300 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12462192
APN: 05-20-406-010-0000
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