SOLD BY REDFIN OCT 17, 2024

Off market oct 2024 for $882K

$1,074,078

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,950/mo

•

3,260

sq ft

1608 S Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

Can't beat this location! This spectacular home backs up to the mysterious forest preserve while facing Southwest Park. All updated within the past few years- modern and comfortable. 3,260sf of total finished space here. Stone and Hardie board siding exterior plus professional landscaping give this home a great curb appeal. Let's go inside! The spacious family room with a gas fireplace flows into the high end eat-in kitchen and dining room making it perfect for entertaining. Separate living room offers beautiful views of the park through its large window. Powder room on the main level. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two full baths. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and a gorgeous full bath. Finished basement is perfect for parties! It offers a recreational room, theater room, bar, and a wine cellar made of Brazilian Mahogany wood. Gorgeous backyard with a brick paver patio and a grill island for your outdoor gatherings. Attached temperature controlled garage offers extra storage. Some other features/updates: steel beams, updated plumbing/electrical, LVP flooring and special ventilation in the basement, French drain, exterior LED lights, brand new epoxy floor in garage, and a house generator. Great house - do not miss it!

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$329Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Seller's agent

Sylvia Chliborob Redfin Corporation

Bought with Jocelyn McGovern • RE/MAX Properties Northwest

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12130381

Redfin Estimate

$1,074,078

$192K since sold in October 2024$37K since September

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This home's estimate is 51.3% higher than the average sale price ($710K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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C
4 beds3.5 baths3,030 sq ft
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$650,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,342 sq ft
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E
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN DEC 19, 2025
$720,000
F
3 beds3 baths3,300 sq ft
1715 S Greenwood 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

100.0%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$620K

$45K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

136

10 MoM

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OPEN SUN, 11:30AM TO 2PM
$849,900
4 beds2 baths2,869 sq ft
621 N Hamlin Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 1PM
$950,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,000 sq ft
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3 beds2.5 baths1,913 sq ft
1206 Elm St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
EARLY ACCESS
$1,150,000
5 beds5 baths3,388 sq ft
824 Shibley Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$675,000
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
1520 Oakton St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$469,800
2 beds2 baths1,275 sq ft
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$750,000
3 beds3 baths2,550 sq ft
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Sale history for 1608 S Western Ave

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12130381

Oct 17, 2024

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$882,500

$271/sq ft

Sep 14, 2024

Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)

—

Sep 10, 2024

Price Changed

$899,000

$276/sq ft

Aug 23, 2024

Listed (Active)

$915,000

$281/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08667646

Aug 22, 2014

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08642210

Jul 9, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

May 12, 1999

Sold

$437,000

$134/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,046 (+4.4%)

$12,529 + $72,471

$85,000

2022

$14,408 (+7.9%)

$10,507 + $47,492

$57,999

2021

$13,356 (−8.0%)

$6,870 + $39,715

$46,585

2020

$14,520 (+0.3%)

$6,870 + $44,905

$51,775

2019

$14,483 (+20.9%)

$6,870 + $51,044

$57,914

2018

$11,983 (+0.7%)

$5,860 + $38,814

$44,674

2017

$11,894 (+1.9%)

$5,860 + $38,814

$44,674

2016

$11,676 (+0.8%)

$5,860 + $38,814

$44,674

2015

$11,583 (+1.9%)

$5,051 + $34,832

$39,883

2014

$11,368 (+5.8%)

$5,051 + $34,832

$39,883

2013

$10,747 (+18.6%)

$5,051 + $34,832

$39,883

2012

$9,061 (+3.8%)

$5,860 + $33,356

$39,216

2011

$8,727 (−10.0%)

$5,860 + $33,356

$39,216

2010

$9,696 (−16.3%)

$5,860 + $37,824

$43,684

2009

$11,585 (+4.2%)

$6,062 + $53,558

$59,620

2008

$11,121 (+5.3%)

$9,699 + $58,050

$67,749

2007

$10,562

$9,699 + $58,050

$67,749

Tax history for 1608 S Western Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$15,046 (+4.4%)

$12,529 + $72,471

$85,000

2022

$14,408 (+7.9%)

$10,507 + $47,492

$57,999

2021

$13,356 (−8.0%)

$6,870 + $39,715

$46,585

2020

$14,520 (+0.3%)

$6,870 + $44,905

$51,775

2019

$14,483 (+20.9%)

$6,870 + $51,044

$57,914

2018

$11,983 (+0.7%)

$5,860 + $38,814

$44,674

2017

$11,894 (+1.9%)

$5,860 + $38,814

$44,674

2016

$11,676 (+0.8%)

$5,860 + $38,814

$44,674

2015

$11,583 (+1.9%)

$5,051 + $34,832

$39,883

2014

$11,368 (+5.8%)

$5,051 + $34,832

$39,883

2013

$10,747 (+18.6%)

$5,051 + $34,832

$39,883

2012

$9,061 (+3.8%)

$5,860 + $33,356

$39,216

2011

$8,727 (−10.0%)

$5,860 + $33,356

$39,216

2010

$9,696 (−16.3%)

$5,860 + $37,824

$43,684

2009

$11,585 (+4.2%)

$6,062 + $53,558

$59,620

2008

$11,121 (+5.3%)

$9,699 + $58,050

$67,749

2007

$10,562

$9,699 + $58,050

$67,749

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,083 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,364

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

12021140330000

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
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s),7 Foot or more high garage door
Driveway: Concrete

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,European Shower,Full Body Spray Shower,Double Shower

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 22 x 19
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Media Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 17 x 12
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Other Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 5
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Game Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 17 x 16
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Walk In Closet
Level: Second
Dimensions: 7 x 5
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 24 x 12
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Breakfast Room,Custom Cabinetry,Granite Counters
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 20 x 16
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 16
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 24 x 12
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Unfinished
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished,Bathroom Rough-In,Egress Window
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Wood Laminate Floors, Heated Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting
# of Rooms: 11

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Built-In Oven, Water Purifier Owned
Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump, Generator

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Family Room
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill

Building Information
Living Area Source: Estimated
Exterior Building Type: Frame,Stone,Other
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Currently Being Leased: No
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Rehab Year: 2019
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 12021140330000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 54X153
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Forest Preserve Adjacent, Landscaped, Mature Trees, Backs to Trees/Woods

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,046.07
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Financial Information
Finance Code: Cash
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Horse-Riding Trails, 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: DEVON TO WESTERN SOUTH TO 1608

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,364
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,083 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 12021140330000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 17, 2026

Other

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

Around this home

Schools

George Washington Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Lincoln Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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

2/10 Heat Factor

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

2/10 Wind Factor

1% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.02M – $1.24M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1600 South Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3461 Sq. Ft.	$1,057,424
1628 South Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1477 Sq. Ft.	$662,872

Address	Redfin Estimate
1516 South Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1557 Sq. Ft.	$730,369
1624 South Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2785 Sq. Ft.	$873,813

Address	Redfin Estimate
1616 South Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2354 Sq. Ft.	$753,330
1708 South Western Ave, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3090 Sq. Ft.	$860,462

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