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Last sold for $400,000 on May 20, 2026

509 RIDGE RD

WILMETTE, IL 60091
897 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 19542 units
$783K
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$392K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
—
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

Sales Performance

$400K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
3
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
150.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+4.7%per yeartypical hold 9.0 yrsfrom 9 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
1998200420172026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
1998200420172026

12 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Studio
2 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.0%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.100%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.0.3 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.0%
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$67
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

BuildingMay 20, 2026$400,000Unit 2May 20, 2026$400,000Unit 2May 20, 2026$400,000BuildingJun 1, 2017$265,000Unit 2Jun 1, 2017$265,000Unit 2Jun 1, 2017$265,000BuildingJan 5, 2004$210,000Unit 2Jan 5, 2004$210,000Unit 2Jan 5, 2004$210,000BuildingAug 20, 1998$149,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,467 (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.$33,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,512
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,488
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$330,000

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.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modern
CountyCOOK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1954
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

509 Ridge Rd
2 bd · 1 ba · 952 ft²
$378K
509 Ridge Rd
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,045 ft²
$348K
509 Ridge Rd # 2
$377K
509 Ridge Rd # 2
$406K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 509 Ridge Rd

How many units are in 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL?

509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL has 2 residential units across built in 1954, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 2 units at 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL is $391,625. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

How often do units sell at 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL?

3 units at 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL sold in the last 12 months, out of 12 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 150.0% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $400K.

Have units at 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL appreciated?

Across 9 repeat sales of the same unit, 509 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL returned a median 4.7% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 9.0 years.

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