Off Market Oct 2020 for $687K

$983,966

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,918/mo

•

2 ba

•

1,785

sq ft

118 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

Compelling new price for this beautiful home, completely renovated in Modern Farmhouse style. Classic 1926 home has been transformed inside and out. Among many phenomenal improvements: Brand new roof, all new Hardie Board siding, all new windows, new driveway, newly appointed 2 car garage, new patio and newly landscaped yard. Newly finished and added hardwood floors on first and second level, new carpeting on finished third level and in finished basement. New Space-pak air conditioning throughout. Sunlight pours in through all new windows, walls have been removed to create open floor plan and fabulous flow. Brand new white kitchen features modern farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, stunning quartz countertops and breakfast counter open to gorgeous dining room. Family room with large new windows overlooks pretty yard and new patio. Living room has brand new entry closet and wood-burning fireplace with new surround. Brand new powder room and adjacent drop zone for coats, boots and backpacks perfectly located just inside the back door. All new baths with new copper plumbing include master bath, additional 2nd floor bath, main floor powder room, basement half bath. Newly finished basement with rec room, spacious shelved storage room, bonus room, laundry room with new washer and dryer, mechanicals room with brand new water heater. Third floor is phenomenal found space, all newly finished as guest room, play room, office, or additional bedroom with large new windows, spacious closet, natural wood beams. New electric wiring and new recessed LED lighting, ceiling fans. This beautiful home is located on a lovely, leafy block in the fabulous Country Club neighborhood of Park Ridge, an easy distance to town, train, schools and shops. You'll be so happy to call this "Home"!

Single-familyProperty Type

1924Year Built

8,000 sq ftLot Size

$551Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Buyer's agent

Nevin Nelson Redfin Corporation

Listed by Cheryl Waldstein • Coldwell Banker Residential

Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10574816

Redfin Estimate

$983,966

$296K since sold in October 2020$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 19.2% higher than the average sale price ($825K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 24, 2026
$672,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft
7132 N Ottawa Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$885,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,400 sq ft
435 Elmore St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$824,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,904 sq ft
110 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$850,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,312 sq ft
106 Berry Pkwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD OCT 9, 2025
$895,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,417 sq ft
230 N Wisner St, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Market trends in 60068, IL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.6%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$680K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

159

11 MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

Nicely rehabbed colonial.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Nevin Nelson
Redfin Premier agent

Sale history for 118 N Merrill St

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 21, 2020

Sold

$687,500

$385/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10574816

May 14, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$687,500

$385/sq ft

Mar 11, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Feb 6, 2020

Price Changed

$724,900

$406/sq ft

Jan 3, 2020

Price Changed

$749,000

$420/sq ft

Nov 15, 2019

Listed (New)

$769,000

$431/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10335556

May 21, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$385,000

$216/sq ft

Apr 24, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 11, 2019

Contingent

—

Apr 8, 2019

Listed (New)

$399,000

$224/sq ft

ATTENTION BUILDERS/REHABBERS. .. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! NORTH SIDE PARK RIDGE, THIS TWO STORY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1925. IN ITS PRESENT STATE, THE HOME IS VERY DATED. VINTAGE KITCHEN AND BATHS NEED TO BE UPDATED. THE HOME DOES HAVE AN INTERIOR FULL WALK-UP STAIRCASE TO AN UNFINISHED ATTIC, POSSIBABLY TURNING THE HOME INTO A 3 STORY. WALK TO UPTOWN PARK RIDGE, TRAIN, SHOPS, LIBRARY, WHOLE FOODS AND FIELD SCHOOL. EXPAND, REHAB, OR TAKE DOWN AND BUILD NEW ON THIS 50X160 LOT. THE HOME IS OCCUPIED. PROPERTY SOLD IN AS-IS CONDITION. NO TAX EXEMPTIONS. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB ELDERLY OWNER.

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10335565

Apr 24, 2019

Pending

—

Apr 11, 2019

Contingent

—

Apr 10, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Apr 8, 2019

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10319240

Mar 28, 2019

Contingent

—

Mar 27, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Mar 25, 2019

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10319241

Mar 28, 2019

Contingent

—

Mar 27, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Mar 25, 2019

Listed (New)

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,370 (+4.4%)

$14,400 + $49,600

$64,000

2022

$16,644 (+55.2%)

$14,400 + $49,600

$64,000

2021

$10,723 (+4.1%)

$7,200 + $28,058

$35,258

2020

$10,298 (+2.0%)

$7,200 + $28,058

$35,258

2019

$10,098 (−26.6%)

$7,200 + $31,546

$38,746

2018

$13,760 (+0.4%)

$6,200 + $41,884

$48,084

2017

$13,702 (+53.1%)

$6,200 + $41,884

$48,084

2016

$8,948 (−25.3%)

$6,200 + $41,884

$48,084

2015

$11,982 (+2.0%)

$5,200 + $33,649

$38,849

2014

$11,745 (+5.6%)

$5,200 + $33,649

$38,849

2013

$11,125 (+3.0%)

$5,200 + $33,649

$38,849

2012

$10,800 (+9.6%)

$6,200 + $44,518

$50,718

2011

$9,858 (+12.5%)

$6,200 + $44,518

$50,718

2010

$8,760 (−6.5%)

$6,200 + $44,518

$50,718

2009

$9,367 (+18.0%)

$6,400 + $44,477

$50,877

2008

$7,937 (−1.7%)

$10,240 + $47,576

$57,816

2007

$8,074

$10,240 + $47,576

$57,816

Tax history for 118 N Merrill St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$17,370 (+4.4%)

$14,400 + $49,600

$64,000

2022

$16,644 (+55.2%)

$14,400 + $49,600

$64,000

2021

$10,723 (+4.1%)

$7,200 + $28,058

$35,258

2020

$10,298 (+2.0%)

$7,200 + $28,058

$35,258

2019

$10,098 (−26.6%)

$7,200 + $31,546

$38,746

2018

$13,760 (+0.4%)

$6,200 + $41,884

$48,084

2017

$13,702 (+53.1%)

$6,200 + $41,884

$48,084

2016

$8,948 (−25.3%)

$6,200 + $41,884

$48,084

2015

$11,982 (+2.0%)

$5,200 + $33,649

$38,849

2014

$11,745 (+5.6%)

$5,200 + $33,649

$38,849

2013

$11,125 (+3.0%)

$5,200 + $33,649

$38,849

2012

$10,800 (+9.6%)

$6,200 + $44,518

$50,718

2011

$9,858 (+12.5%)

$6,200 + $44,518

$50,718

2010

$8,760 (−6.5%)

$6,200 + $44,518

$50,718

2009

$9,367 (+18.0%)

$6,400 + $44,477

$50,877

2008

$7,937 (−1.7%)

$10,240 + $47,576

$57,816

2007

$8,074

$10,240 + $47,576

$57,816

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

R-2

Single-Family Residential District

The R-2 Single-Family Residential District is intended to create a low density environment of single-family homes in areas clearly distinguishable as residential neighborhoods, located upon sites comparable in dimensions to the typical lot size for single-family housing within the community. Limited non-residential uses that are compatible with surrounding residential neighborhoods may be permitted.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit

Mar 28, 2023 • Final

Single family - sewer repair

Repair the sewer line located under the sidewalk.

Plumbing

Sep 11, 2020 • Final

Single family - flatwork (concrete slabs not otherwise catagorized)

Grading

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Residential

Property Information
Subdivision Name: ARTHUR T MCINTOSH & COMPANYS H
Living Sq. Ft: 1,785
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,000
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 15
Acres: 0.1837
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,785
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09253250190000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Eugene Field Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Emerson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Maine South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

2/10 Wind Factor

0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

6 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years

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Park Ridge, IL • 60068

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In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$935,000 – $1.13M

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Home values near 118 N Merrill St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
115 North Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1966 Sq. Ft.	$708,162
114 North Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3165 Sq. Ft.	$946,114

Address	Redfin Estimate
131 North Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$808,186
129 North Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3050 Sq. Ft.	$990,574

Address	Redfin Estimate
137 North Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1901 Sq. Ft.	$615,403
108 North Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$751,366

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