Off market may 2024 for $962K

$1,160,393

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,555/mo

•

2,789

sq ft

1221 Castle Dr, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

This expansive split-level gem, updated in 2021, is the epitome of modern comfort and style. No detail has been overlooked, with all plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems updated to provide you with the utmost convenience and peace of mind. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a first-floor open floor plan that seamlessly connects the living room (with electric fireplace), dining room, and kitchen, creating a perfect space for family gatherings. The beautiful kitchen is the heart of the home, overlooking the lush backyard, making meal preparation a delight while keeping an eye on outdoor activities. Upstairs, you'll find five spacious bedrooms, including four conveniently situated on the second floor, each offering ample space and natural light, along with a full bathroom. The third floor is a true sanctuary, featuring the entire primary suite. This luxurious space boasts a stunning bathroom, perfect for unwinding after a long day, and a spacious walk-in closet to cater to your storage needs. Laundry is made effortless with the washer and dryer located on this floor. The basement is a haven for relaxation and entertainment, offering a family room with yet another full bath and wood-burning fireplace (with gas starter). A rec room with a wet bar is ideal for social gatherings. Ample storage and an additional laundry hook-up make this home as practical as it is beautiful. Step outside into the backyard, where a patio beckons for outdoor time. Whether you're hosting friends, enjoying a quiet morning coffee, or simply basking in the serenity of your own private outdoor oasis, this space is sure to be a favorite. With nothing to do but move in, you don't want to miss the opportunity to make this home your own. With its prime location in the Southwest Woods of Park Ridge, you'll enjoy the tranquility of this neighborhood while being conveniently close to South Park shops, restaurants, and easy access to the expressways, making your daily life as convenient as it is luxurious.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

7,440 sq ftLot Size

$416Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Danny McGovern • RE/MAX Properties Northwest

Bought with Matthew Messel • Compass

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11998611

Redfin Estimate

$1,160,393

$198K since sold in May 2024$47K since September

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This home's estimate is 34.6% higher than the average sale price ($862K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$650,000
A
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SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$890,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,030 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$1,185,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,488 sq ft
1321 Glenlake Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$723,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,601 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$765,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,308 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$960,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths2,900 sq ft
1825 S Fairview Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Market trends in 60068, IL

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.1%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$665K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

146

11 MoM

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$469,800
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OPEN TODAY, 1PM TO 3PM
$750,000
3 beds3 baths2,550 sq ft
1201 S Lincoln Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
FOR SALE BY OWNER
$665,000
3 beds3 baths1,284 sq ft
615 N Broadway Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$369,900
2 beds2.5 baths1,800 sq ft
416 S Dee Rd #0, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$359,900
2 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
2300 W Talcott Rd Unit 2B1, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$309,900
2 beds2 baths1,175 sq ft
1033 Busse Hwy Unit 2A, Park Ridge, IL 60068
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 12:30PM
$199,000
2 beds1 bath805 sq ft
1445 W Touhy Ave Unit 9A, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$995,000
4 beds4 baths2,870 sq ft
10 N Delphia Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$610,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,361 sq ft
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Sale history for 1221 Castle Dr

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11998611

May 1, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$962,500

$345/sq ft

Apr 29, 2024

Relisted (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Mar 16, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Mar 16, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Mar 7, 2024

Listed (Active)

$975,000

$350/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11957650

Mar 7, 2024

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11920831

Dec 5, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Dec 5, 2023

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10819410

Oct 7, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$445,700

$160/sq ft

Aug 18, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Aug 14, 2020

Listed (New)

$439,500

$158/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,578 (−1.9%)

$11,625 + $65,223

$76,848

2022

$14,861 (+33.0%)

$9,750 + $46,547

$56,297

2021

$11,174 (+71.5%)

$6,375 + $29,814

$36,189

2020

$6,517 (+1.5%)

$6,375 + $29,814

$36,189

2019

$6,419 (−8.7%)

$6,375 + $34,105

$40,480

2018

$7,029 (+2.7%)

$5,437 + $29,128

$34,565

2017

$6,845 (−26.6%)

$5,437 + $29,128

$34,565

2016

$9,328 (+4.8%)

$5,437 + $32,539

$37,976

2015

$8,902 (+1.7%)

$4,687 + $28,447

$33,134

2014

$8,753 (−0.5%)

$4,687 + $28,447

$33,134

2013

$8,800 (+0.5%)

$4,687 + $28,447

$33,134

2012

$8,756 (+3.8%)

$5,437 + $32,543

$37,980

2011

$8,437 (+0.7%)

$5,437 + $32,543

$37,980

2010

$8,375 (+1.0%)

$5,437 + $32,543

$37,980

2009

$8,293 (+5.6%)

$5,625 + $38,741

$44,366

2008

$7,855 (+7.6%)

$9,000 + $41,417

$50,417

2007

$7,302

$9,000 + $41,417

$50,417

Tax history for 1221 Castle Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,578 (−1.9%)

$11,625 + $65,223

$76,848

2022

$14,861 (+33.0%)

$9,750 + $46,547

$56,297

2021

$11,174 (+71.5%)

$6,375 + $29,814

$36,189

2020

$6,517 (+1.5%)

$6,375 + $29,814

$36,189

2019

$6,419 (−8.7%)

$6,375 + $34,105

$40,480

2018

$7,029 (+2.7%)

$5,437 + $29,128

$34,565

2017

$6,845 (−26.6%)

$5,437 + $29,128

$34,565

2016

$9,328 (+4.8%)

$5,437 + $32,539

$37,976

2015

$8,902 (+1.7%)

$4,687 + $28,447

$33,134

2014

$8,753 (−0.5%)

$4,687 + $28,447

$33,134

2013

$8,800 (+0.5%)

$4,687 + $28,447

$33,134

2012

$8,756 (+3.8%)

$5,437 + $32,543

$37,980

2011

$8,437 (+0.7%)

$5,437 + $32,543

$37,980

2010

$8,375 (+1.0%)

$5,437 + $32,543

$37,980

2009

$8,293 (+5.6%)

$5,625 + $38,741

$44,366

2008

$7,855 (+7.6%)

$9,000 + $41,417

$50,417

2007

$7,302

$9,000 + $41,417

$50,417

*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

Baths

Stories

—

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,500 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,215

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

12021280090000

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
# of Parking (Total): 2.5
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Possible: 5

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 9 x 14
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 8 x 4
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Third
Dimensions: 8 x 17
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 7 x 12
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 13
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 24 x 17
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Updated Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Lower
Dimensions: 8 x 9
Window Treatments: None
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Third
Dimensions: 17 x 13
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished
Basement Sq. Ft.: 768

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan
# of Rooms: 10

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Electric, Gas Starter

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area: 768
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 61-70 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft: 2,789

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: Multi-Level
Main Sq Ft: 687
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2021
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2,789
Total Sq Ft: 2,021
Upper Sq Ft: 1334
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 12021280090000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 60X124
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,174.02
Tax Year: 2021

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 64
Elementary School: George Washington Elementary Sch
Middle Or Junior School District: 64
Middle Or Junior School: Lincoln Middle School
High School District: 207
High School: Maine South High School

Location Information
Township: Leyden
Corporate Limits: Park Ridge
Directions: GREENWOOD SOUTH OF DEVON TO CASTLE, WEST TO HOME

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,215
Stories: —
Lot Size: 7,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 12021280090000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing
Some Photos Virtually Staged?: No

Teams Information
Buyer Team Name: The Blackshaw Messel Group

Around this home

Schools

George Washington Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Lincoln Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Maine South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.10M – $1.34M

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Home values near 1221 Castle Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1201 Castle Dr, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1829 Sq. Ft.	$694,780
1312 Castle Dr, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4236 Sq. Ft.	$1,442,875

Address	Redfin Estimate
1321 Castle Dr, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$801,036
1313 Castle Dr Apartment 1, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3334 Sq. Ft.	$773,180

Address	Redfin Estimate
1208 Castle Dr, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$677,045
1301 Castle Dr, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1641 Sq. Ft.	$658,134

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