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$406,031
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $400,000 on May 20, 2026

509 RIDGE RD

WILMETTE, IL 60091
Building report
0
Baths
217 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$406K
$354K low$458K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · May 20, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$96 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$456
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$424
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
66
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
40
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential (General/Single)
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
McKenzie Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Wilmette Junior High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.9 mi
H
New Trier Township High School - WinnetkaA-
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.4 mi

District: New Trier Township High School District 203

Neighborhood · ZIP 60091These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.33
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.35%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,030
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,194 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$173,659
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$260,520
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

509 Ridge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Wilmette 60091
  • Among the smallest lots in Wilmette 60091
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Wilmette 60091

What homes are worth in Wilmette 60091

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$302K$3.1M

This home is worth more than 4% of homes in Wilmette 60091.

How it measures up in Wilmette 60091

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilmette 60091.

Estimated value$406,031
CheaperTypical $1,064,997Pricier

Pricier than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size217 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 509 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilmette 60091Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$406,0314% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than217 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than197482% of homes71% of homes

About 509 Ridge Rd

How much is 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL is $406,031 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $353,843 to $458,219. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL last sell?

509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL last sold on May 20, 2026 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL built?

509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL was built in 1974, making it 52 years old.

What schools serve 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL?

509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL is assigned to McKenzie Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Wilmette Junior High School (middle), rated A-; New Trier Township High School - Winnetka (high), rated A-. All sit in New Trier Township High School District 203. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL compare to other homes in Wilmette 60091?

Among the 9,729 homes in Wilmette 60091, it is worth more than 4% of them ($406,031 against a typical $1,064,997), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (217 ft² against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1974 against a typical 1956). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 64% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL was $96. The county assessed it at $500.

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