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  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,100 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 20 minutes ago

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542 N Ridgeland Avenue,Oak Park, IL 60302

542 N Ridgeland AvenueOak ParkIL60302

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Offering 4 spacious bedrooms and 3.5 baths, beautifully updated in 2025 and set in an unbeatable location. This stunning home blends modern style with everyday functionality. A charming bay window and wood-burning fireplace create a warm, picturesque living room, while rich hardwood floors flow seamlessly throughout. The updated kitchen features new stove, dishwasher and microwave, granite countertops, and abundant cabinetry, opening effortlessly into the dining room. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true private retreat, complete with a generous dressing room, double vanity, and a European shower. Two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed full bath, while the fourth bedroom occupies the entire top floor/attic, offering exceptional space and versatility. The finished basement is complete with a family room, a kitchenette, a full bath, and a laundry room, perfect for guests or extended living. Outside your backyard oasis awaits, perfect for relaxing or entertaining, featuring new sod, a deck, hot tub, and a charming greenhouse. Parking is effortless with a 2-car garage plus an additional carport accommodating two more vehicles. Notable updates include a new roof, newly renovated primary bath, and second-floor laundry. Located in highly sought-after District 97/200 schools, this home truly has it all.

Full Property Details for 542 N Ridgeland Ave

General

  • Price: $750,000
  • Taxes: $15,161 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12601953
  • Updated: 3/27/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Other
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: European Shower

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Hot Tub

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Detached, Additional Parking, Alley Access, Garage

Location

  • Area: Oak Park
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Oak Park
  • Driving Directions: Chicago Ave to Ridgeland north to property

School Information

  • School District: 97
  • Elem School District: 97
  • Midd School District: 97
  • High School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Whittier Elementary School
  • Middle School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Private School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Skylight(s), Bay Window(s)
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 3,100
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Remodeled/Updated: 2025

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Greenhouse, Garage(s)

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 7695
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1913
  • Tax Amount: $15,161.35
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 16053210240000

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Schools serving 542 N Ridgeland Ave

School Districts:Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
NameGradesDistance
Whittier Elementary School, Oak Park, IL
715 North Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
PK-50.2 mi
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
325 South Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
6-81.2 mi
Oak Park & River Forest High School
201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
9-120.5 mi
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Price
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3/26/2026
Listed
$750,000
74.42%
MLS
8/05/2002
Sold
$430,000
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Tax History for 542 N Ridgeland Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$14,524
6%
$47,868
22%
2022
$13,699
2%
$39,094
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2021
$13,383
2%
$39,094
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2020
$13,139
—
$39,094
4%
2019
$13,112
-1%
$37,605
-4%
2018
$13,263
-16%
$39,352
-16%
2017
$15,779
3%
$47,063
16%
2016
$15,294
12%
$40,495
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2015
$13,657
7%
$40,495
—
2014
$12,709
8%
$40,495
4%
2013
$11,771
—
$38,800
—
2012
$11,811
—
$38,800
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542 N Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 (MLS# 12601953) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 542 N Ridgeland Avenue is currently listed for $750,000 and was received on March 26, 2026. Want to learn more about 542 N Ridgeland Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Oak Park? You can browse all Oak Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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