Absolutely darling and updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial with 4th bedroom and 3rd full bath in finished basement. Remodeled from the studs in 2013. Over 50K of upgrades in last 4 years. Close to Cornell Park. 1st floor features foyer remodel (2020), extra-large living/dining room with soapstone gas fireplace and beautiful built-ins, as well as ever-desirable office/den. Maple floors/doors, rec lights. Custom laundry closet with Bosch washer/dryer with custom laundry risers, tile floor & backsplash (2020). Fantastic eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar boasts stunning Viking cobalt blue oven/range, refrigerator, exhaust hood; large sink & disposal (2017). Bosch stainless steel dishwasher (2020). Granite counters, subway tile, cherry cabinetry, pantry closet. Custom water hook-up for espresso machine. French doors with built-in blinds (2020) to paver patio, fenced yard, stone built-in AOG grill and oversized, heated 2.5-car garage with Bessler stairs to attic. Handsome, gated driveway. Great, open family room from kitchen with vaulted ceiling, surround sound with built-in speakers (sound-proofed wall) and lots of windows overlooking yard. Custom Roman shades. Upstairs features 2 family bedrooms, hall bath with new tile, vanity and custom barn door (2019) and master suite with stunning bath. This features heated floors, air whirlpool Jacuzzi, double vanity, steam shower with body sprays and Grohe fixtures. Ceiling fan, Roman shades-2020. Finished basement includes rec room, 4th bedroom/office with walk-in closet, beautiful granite/cherry full bath with double vanities. Original laundry room with wash sink and hook-ups for washer/dryer. Utilities include tankless hot water heater, Rheem furnace at 7 years, reverse osmosis water system, ejector pump (2019). Roof, siding, windows, electrical, plumbing at 7 years. Security system. Other news: front door and storm door (2020), brick paver stoops rebuilt in front and back (2019-with 5-year warranty on front), interior painting. Exclude 5 shelves in baby's room, all TV's, freezer in rec room and Smartlock on front door. Fantastic home in prime location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
6,621 sq ftLot Size
$338Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Martha May• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
WOW!!! GREAT PRICE REDUCTION FOR THIS GREAT HOME.... LIKE NEW CONSTRUCTION...FANTASTIC 4 BEDROOM 3.5 BATH TOTAL AND COMPLETE GUT DOWN TO THE STUDS RENOVATION IN THE BEST PART OF DES PLAINES ACROSS FROM CORNELL PARK. EVERYTHING ALL NEW AND HIGH END IN 2014 INCLUDING GOURMET KITCHEN W SELF CLOSE CABINETS, GRANITE COUNTER TOPS AND SS APPLIANCES, 30K MARBLE MASTER BATH W AIR/WHIRLPOOL TUB, HEATED FLOORS, STEAM SHOWER AND GROHE FAUCETS THRUOUT, NEW ROOF, SIDING, WINDOWS, MAPLE FLOORS, DOORS, TRIMS, WALLS, CEILINGS, FENCE, 100% NEW ELECTRIC&PLUMBING INCLUDING NEW 200 AMP SERVICE AND NEW WATER AND SEWER LINES TO THE STREET, HIGH EFF HEATING AND AIR SYSTEMS, TANKLESS WATER HEATER, NEW OVERSIZED HEATED GARAGE AND DRIVEWAY, NEW CUSTOM BACK PATIO W BUILT IN GRILL, SOAPSTONE GAS FIREPLACE. 4TH BEDROOM USED AS 1ST FLOOR OFFICE. SERENE PARK LIKE SETTING, WALK TO SCHOOLS, METRA AND POOL.. ALL WORK DONE WITH PERMITS... ALMOST 300K IN RENOVATIONS, TO MUCH TO LIST.THIS IS A FANTASTIC HOME AND LOCATION !
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09286269
Sep 1, 2016
Listing Removed
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Aug 10, 2016
Price Changed
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Jul 27, 2016
Price Changed
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Jul 21, 2016
Price Changed
*
Jul 14, 2016
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09266396
Jul 14, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jun 29, 2016
Price Changed
*
Jun 23, 2016
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09223578
Jun 23, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jun 1, 2016
Price Changed
*
May 26, 2016
Price Changed
*
May 23, 2016
Relisted (Reactivated)
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May 14, 2016
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
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May 12, 2016
Listed (New)
*
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08104839
Jan 11, 2013
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$82,199
$43/sq ft
Jul 6, 2012
Pending
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Jul 2, 2012
Listed (New)
$50,000
$26/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 21, 2004
Sold
$355,000
$188/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 26, 1985
Sold
$104,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,219 (+2.8%)
$5,610 + $32,672
$38,282
2022
$8,970 (+15.9%)
$5,610 + $32,672
$38,282
2021
$7,741 (+0.8%)
$4,620 + $23,895
$28,515
2020
$7,680 (−0.3%)
$4,620 + $23,895
$28,515
2019
$7,700 (−2.3%)
$4,620 + $27,420
$32,040
2018
$7,878 (+1.6%)
$3,960 + $25,818
$29,778
2017
$7,757 (+2.3%)
$3,960 + $25,818
$29,778
2016
$7,581 (+2.0%)
$3,960 + $25,818
$29,778
2015
$7,433 (−7.7%)
$3,465 + $23,746
$27,211
2014
$8,052 (+2.5%)
$3,465 + $23,746
$27,211
2013
$7,852 (+5.2%)
$3,465 + $23,746
$27,211
2012
$7,464 (+4.8%)
$4,125 + $25,516
$29,641
2011
$7,123 (+1.3%)
$4,125 + $25,516
$29,641
2010
$7,031 (−13.0%)
$4,125 + $25,516
$29,641
2009
$8,083 (+4.6%)
$4,290 + $32,104
$36,394
2008
$7,730 (+2.4%)
$6,864 + $34,492
$41,356
2007
$7,547
$6,864 + $34,492
$41,356
Tax history for 222 Ardmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$9,219 (+2.8%)
$5,610 + $32,672
$38,282
2022
$8,970 (+15.9%)
$5,610 + $32,672
$38,282
2021
$7,741 (+0.8%)
$4,620 + $23,895
$28,515
2020
$7,680 (−0.3%)
$4,620 + $23,895
$28,515
2019
$7,700 (−2.3%)
$4,620 + $27,420
$32,040
2018
$7,878 (+1.6%)
$3,960 + $25,818
$29,778
2017
$7,757 (+2.3%)
$3,960 + $25,818
$29,778
2016
$7,581 (+2.0%)
$3,960 + $25,818
$29,778
2015
$7,433 (−7.7%)
$3,465 + $23,746
$27,211
2014
$8,052 (+2.5%)
$3,465 + $23,746
$27,211
2013
$7,852 (+5.2%)
$3,465 + $23,746
$27,211
2012
$7,464 (+4.8%)
$4,125 + $25,516
$29,641
2011
$7,123 (+1.3%)
$4,125 + $25,516
$29,641
2010
$7,031 (−13.0%)
$4,125 + $25,516
$29,641
2009
$8,083 (+4.6%)
$4,290 + $32,104
$36,394
2008
$7,730 (+2.4%)
$6,864 + $34,492
$41,356
2007
$7,547
$6,864 + $34,492
$41,356
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,891
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
09074040220000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential District is to provide for and preserve single-family residential environments at the lowest density within the City.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Educational/school
Library
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 2.1
# of Garage Spaces: 2.1
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Heated Garage
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
Master Bedroom Information
Size: 19X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 14X13
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 11X11
On 2nd Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 16X13
In Basement
Vinyl Flooring
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Master Bath
Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Steam Shower, Double Sink, Full-Body Spray Shower
Bathroom(s) in Basement
Living Room Information
Size: 23X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Family Room Information
Size: 20X16
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room
Size: COMBO
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Kitchen Information
Size: 23X13
Eating Area (Breakfast Bar), Eating Area (Table Space), Pantry (Closet)
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Blinds
Additional Rooms Information
Office, Recreation Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement, Egress Window
Pull Down Stair to Attic
Additional Room #1 Information
Office
Size: 12X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes
Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 16X15
In Basement
Vinyl Flooring
Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal