Why Live in Ridge Acres
Ridge Acres in Western Springs is a suburban neighborhood characterized by its classic home styles, including Colonial Revival, Dutch Colonial, and Georgian, dating back to the 1920s. Many homes are on modestly sized lots with mature trees providing ample shade. Recent custom-built houses conform to these traditional styles. The neighborhood features Ridge Acres Park, a 2-acre space with a playground, pavilion, tennis court, and softball field. Nearby Clark Park offers a paved path, flower bed, and playground. Residents have access to the private La Grange Country Club, which includes a pool, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course. For fitness, Yoga by Degrees and Elite Fitness and Gym are available. The Garden Market Shopping Center near Willow Springs Road and 47th Street includes a Mariano’s grocery store and Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria. The Honey Bee Café is a local favorite for breakfast and brunch. Downtown Ridge Acres offers additional dining options like Kirschbaum’s Bakery. The Western Springs Metra station provides a convenient 22-minute express train to downtown Chicago. O’Hare Airport is 17 miles away, and Midway Airport is 11 miles east. Field Park Elementary, McClure Junior High, and Lyons Township High are highly rated schools serving the area. The neighborhood has a lower crime rate compared to the national average, enhancing its appeal for families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ridge Acres a good place to live?
Ridge Acres is a good place to live. Ridge Acres is considered fairly walkable and somewhat bikeable. Ridge Acres is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Ridge Acres has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.6 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $211,054 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 85.5% of residents. A majority of residents in Ridge Acres are home owners, with 11.9% of residents renting and 88.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ridge Acres can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ridge Acres neighborhood guide.
Is Ridge Acres, IL a safe neighborhood?
Ridge Acres, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ridge Acres?
The median home price in Ridge Acres is $720,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $144,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,530 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $151K a year to afford the median home price in Ridge Acres. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Ridge Acres is $211K.
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Home Trends in Ridge Acres, IL
On average, homes in Ridge Acres, Western Springs sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Ridge Acres, Western Springs over the last 12 months is $727,500, down 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$727,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$835,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$359,150
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$372
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median List Price
$720,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-3%