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Property Description
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, offering exceptional space and versatility. The finished basement is complete with a family room, a wet bar, 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
Full Property Details for 542 N Ridgeland Ave
General
- Sold For: $815,000
- Taxes: $15,161 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12601953
Interior
- Interior Features: In-Law Floorplan, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- 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
- Driving Directions: Chicago Ave to Ridgeland north to property
School Information
- School District: 97
- Midd School District: 97
- 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
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- 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
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16053210240000
Listed by World One Realty
Sold by Baird & Warner
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Schools
Schools serving 542 N Ridgeland Ave
School Districts:Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Whittier Elementary School, Oak Park, IL 715 North Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School 325 South Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
542 N Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 (MLS# 12601953) is a Single Family property that was sold at $815,000 on April 30, 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.

