This charming colonial home isn't just well-maintained; it's an invitation to a lifestyle! The spacious, open layout is ideal for hosting gatherings, while the classic, symmetrical design and welcoming atmosphere perfectly capture the timeless appeal of Park Ridge living. You'll find the open-concept kitchen and great room form a perfect hub for family life. The home features three distinct fireplaces adding ambiance and elegance, and a practical side entrance that opens into a mudroom with built-in seating and storage. Upstairs, the generously sized primary suite with 2 walk-in closets and large private bathroom with a soaking tub, a standing shower, and separate vanities offers a wonderful, tranquil retreat. Two of the secondary upstairs bedrooms share a Jack & Jill closet with generous space. An additional full, recently remodeled bathroom is also conveniently located upstairs. Head down to the expansive finished basement, which adds so much flexible space - imagine an area large enough for a fun playroom, a cozy guest bedroom or dedicated workspace, a great spot for entertaining, and more! This house has been meticulously cared for, with numerous recent updates including a new tankless hot water heater (2023), significant bathroom and basement improvements (2019), outdoor enhancements including a new patio, stairs, hardscaping and landscaping (2019), and newer appliances. Additional features include a dry basement and flood control system, Hardie Board siding, ample storage, and zoning/thermostats for two separate heating/cooling areas. All of this is nestled in the Southwest Woods area, an ideal location near wooded areas, great schools, shopping, highways, and public transportation, making it a place you'll truly love to call home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
6,550 sq ftLot Size
$432Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kassie Houlihan• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Listed by Christine Carrion• @properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with Anne Camarano• @properties Christie�s International Real Estate
Welcome home. This JUMBO stone Colonial is located in the desirable Southwest Woods neighborhood of Park Ridge. This home features a LARGE, eat-in, environmentally friendly kitchen with birch wood cabinets, soap stone counter tops, recycled glass backsplash and stainless steel appliances! The kitchen opens up to a large family room with bamboo floors and an elegant fireplace to cozy up next to. Side entrance opens into a BIG mud room with built in storage bench and eco friendly floor. 4 bedrooms upstairs with MASSIVE master bedroom with a fireplace, 2 walk in closets, separate vanities, separate shower and standing tub! This home has a total of 3.1 baths, 3 fire places and has a dry basement with flood control system installed in 08'! Finished basement stretches the entire length of the house with extra storage room and possible 5th bedroom. LOW TAXES too!
Public Records
Dec 21, 1993
Sold
$275,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 20, 1989
Sold
$210,000
$86/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1984
Sold
$135,000
$55/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 30, 1981
Sold
$105,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,932 (+4.2%)
$10,230 + $59,770
$70,000
2022
$12,407 (+10.1%)
$8,580 + $38,420
$47,000
2021
$11,265 (+3.5%)
$5,610 + $30,874
$36,484
2020
$10,884 (+0.3%)
$5,610 + $30,874
$36,484
2019
$10,848 (+15.2%)
$5,610 + $35,200
$40,810
2018
$9,418 (+0.7%)
$4,785 + $31,064
$35,849
2017
$9,353 (+1.3%)
$4,785 + $31,064
$35,849
2016
$9,233 (+1.9%)
$4,785 + $31,064
$35,849
2015
$9,063 (+1.8%)
$4,125 + $27,653
$31,778
2014
$8,899 (+5.8%)
$4,125 + $27,653
$31,778
2013
$8,409 (−1.4%)
$4,125 + $27,653
$31,778
2012
$8,525 (+3.7%)
$4,785 + $32,258
$37,043
2011
$8,217 (+10.3%)
$4,785 + $32,258
$37,043
2010
$7,449 (+14.1%)
$4,785 + $32,258
$37,043
2009
$6,530 (−10.5%)
$4,950 + $36,815
$41,765
2008
$7,298 (+23.9%)
$7,920 + $39,540
$47,460
2007
$5,892
$7,920 + $39,540
$47,460
Tax history for 1220 S Knight Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,932 (+4.2%)
$10,230 + $59,770
$70,000
2022
$12,407 (+10.1%)
$8,580 + $38,420
$47,000
2021
$11,265 (+3.5%)
$5,610 + $30,874
$36,484
2020
$10,884 (+0.3%)
$5,610 + $30,874
$36,484
2019
$10,848 (+15.2%)
$5,610 + $35,200
$40,810
2018
$9,418 (+0.7%)
$4,785 + $31,064
$35,849
2017
$9,353 (+1.3%)
$4,785 + $31,064
$35,849
2016
$9,233 (+1.9%)
$4,785 + $31,064
$35,849
2015
$9,063 (+1.8%)
$4,125 + $27,653
$31,778
2014
$8,899 (+5.8%)
$4,125 + $27,653
$31,778
2013
$8,409 (−1.4%)
$4,125 + $27,653
$31,778
2012
$8,525 (+3.7%)
$4,785 + $32,258
$37,043
2011
$8,217 (+10.3%)
$4,785 + $32,258
$37,043
2010
$7,449 (+14.1%)
$4,785 + $32,258
$37,043
2009
$6,530 (−10.5%)
$4,950 + $36,815
$41,765
2008
$7,298 (+23.9%)
$7,920 + $39,540
$47,460
2007
$5,892
$7,920 + $39,540
$47,460
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,600 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,560
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
12021010250000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 17, 2026.
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
Jul 2, 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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub