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Last sold for $195,000 on Jan 7, 2009

517 RIDGE RD

WILMETTE, IL 60091
2
Beds
1
Baths
880 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
937 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$195,000 · Jan 7, 2009

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.$23,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,999
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$230,000

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.Row House
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Modern
CountyCook
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.Roll Tar & Gravel
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(1)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

517 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Wilmette 60091
  • Among the smallest lots 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.

Living area880 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,190 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size937 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 517 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilmette 60091Cook County
Living areabigger than880 ft²almost no homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than937 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than195445% of homes42% of homes

About 517 Ridge Rd

When did 517 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL last sell?

517 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL last sold on Jan 7, 2009 for $195,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL?

517 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 880 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 517 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL built?

517 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a modern home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 517 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL?

517 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 517 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL compare to other homes in Wilmette 60091?

Among the 9,731 homes in Wilmette 60091, it is bigger than almost none of them (880 ft² against a typical 2,190 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (937 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1954 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 517 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 517 Ridge Rd, Wilmette, IL was $4,467. The county assessed it at $23,000.

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