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1490 Ridge Road

Highland Park, IL 60035

4 beds
4 baths
3,058 sqft
~1 acre lot
$202 per sqft
1963 build
– on site

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Start your journey driving down the unique tree-canopied 400 ft long private asphalt driveway. You will enter and circle around an island deep in Sherwood Forest. Your efforts will reveal a very private storybook split level home. Welcome to this secluded gem nestled in the woods, lovingly designed by noted local architect Eugene Meyer for his wife and family. Be prepared to be charmed, not only by the trees and nature, but by the many architectural touches and possibilities. The home features a very special .88 acres on a secluded heavily wooded lot that will never see another home built around it. A split level that features over 3,500 sf of finished living space. You are welcomed to a beautiful soaring travertine foyer and elegant stairway up to 4 very spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths. A separate stairway to the upper floors off the kitchen The 28X15 living room features cathedral ceilings adorned with majestic wood beams and a stone fireplace. The lower level offers a large family room with built in wet bar, a fully paneled office and a large room that could be a fifth bedroom or exercise room. Three fireplaces, including one in the primary bedroom, create warmth and character. The house features a brand new roof (with transferable 10 year warranty on labor and materials), two separate patios overlooking the woods, (one with a small gazebo) and a spacious two car attached garage. This special property provides a fabulous location with terrific schools, highway access and all that Highland Park offers. Homeowners will enjoy award winning Deerfield schools and have choice of HPHS or Deerfield High School. This is an estate sale so the home is being sold "As Is". This home needs vision, some loving hands and some investment but, with a little imagination and your individual touches, it can be restored to its former regal condition or become the home of your dreams. With inventory at historic lows and no available Highland Park land to recreate this oasis, don't miss this opportunity to create your dream home in the woods.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11455258 —

The Building

Year Built:

1963
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Walkout
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Balcony, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Bedroom 5, Walk In Closet, Office
Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Beamed Ceilings, Some Carpeting, Granite Counters, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning, Free Standing, Masonry
Fireplace Location:

Family Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
Laundry Features:

In Unit, Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3058

Location

Directions:

deerfield road west of 41 to Ridge, north to home
Location:

4594

The Property

Parcel Number:

16282060030000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Wooded, Backs to Trees/Woods, Adjoins Government Land
Lot Size Dimensions:

38333
Lot Size Acres:

0.88
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Annual Amount:

17282.16

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

4
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

List Broker Must Accompany

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Septic-Private
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Intercom, Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Kipling Elementary School
Elementary School District:

109
Middle Or Junior School:

Alan B Shepard Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

109
High School:

Highland Park High School
Alt High School Name:

Deerfield High School
High School District:

113

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Extra Units

Other Structures:

Gazebo

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Utility Costs

$221/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source
8/12/24 Aug 12, 2024	Relisted	MRED
7/9/24 Jul 9, 2024	Pending	MRED
5/18/24 May 18, 2024	Listed / Active	MRED

House Sold on 11/21/2022

$620,000

Listing provided by broker:

Kerry Wolfe

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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1490 Ridge Road

Highland Park, IL 60035