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Last sold for $187,500 on Sep 14, 2004

978 RIDGEFIELD LN

WHEELING, IL 60090
2
Beds
0
Baths
6.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$268K
$245K low$291K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$187,500 · Sep 14, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,819 (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.$20,547 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,363
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$16,184
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,163
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$205,470

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.43
45
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.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCOOK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.21
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
Wheeling High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Macarthur Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–1 · 2.0 mi

District: Prospect Heights School District 23

Neighborhood · ZIP 60090These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
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.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,199
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,783 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,947
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,717
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

978 Ridgefield Ln 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 70% of homes in Wheeling 60090
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Cook County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Cook County

What homes are worth in Wheeling 60090

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

This home
$151K$640K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Wheeling 60090.

How it measures up in Wheeling 60090

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wheeling 60090.

Estimated value$267,681
CheaperTypical $319,118Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size6.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1986
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 978 Ridgefield Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWheeling 60090Cook County
Estimated valuepricier than$267,68130% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.21 ac63% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than198675% of homes80% of homes

About 978 Ridgefield Ln

How much is 978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL is $267,681 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $244,616 to $290,746. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL last sell?

978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL last sold on Sep 14, 2004 for $187,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL?

978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL has 2 bedrooms and a 6.21-acre lot.

When was 978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL built?

978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL?

978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL is assigned to Wheeling High School (high), rated C; Macarthur Middle School (middle), rated A; Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Prospect Heights School District 23. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL compare to other homes in Wheeling 60090?

Among the 11,586 homes in Wheeling 60090, it is worth more than 30% of them ($267,681 against a typical $319,118), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (6.21 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1986 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of Cook County, it is worth more than 34% 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 978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 978 Ridgefield Ln, Wheeling, IL was $3,819. The county assessed it at $20,547.

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