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Single-familyProperty Type
1922Year Built
6,250 sq ftLot Size
$273Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michael Lohens• RE/MAX Properties Northwest
This is a new listing, so no sales records exist yet. As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$8,341 (−2.8%)
$9,688 + $23,313
$33,001
2022
$8,582 (+7.4%)
$8,125 + $24,876
$33,001
2021
$7,991 (+4.1%)
$5,312 + $20,961
$26,273
2020
$7,674 (+0.9%)
$5,312 + $20,961
$26,273
2019
$7,609 (+20.2%)
$5,312 + $23,881
$29,193
2018
$6,328 (+0.4%)
$4,687 + $17,427
$22,114
2017
$6,301 (+3.9%)
$4,687 + $17,427
$22,114
2016
$6,068 (+0.2%)
$4,687 + $17,427
$22,114
2015
$6,056 (+17.4%)
$4,062 + $15,575
$19,637
2014
$5,160 (+6.0%)
$4,062 + $15,575
$19,637
2013
$4,870 (−13.1%)
$4,062 + $15,575
$19,637
2012
$5,604 (+2.8%)
$4,843 + $19,669
$24,512
2011
$5,449 (−2.3%)
$4,843 + $19,669
$24,512
2010
$5,579 (+2.5%)
$4,843 + $20,190
$25,033
2009
$5,443 (+5.3%)
$5,000 + $24,341
$29,341
2008
$5,171 (+10.2%)
$8,000 + $27,922
$35,922
2007
$4,693
$8,000 + $27,922
$35,922
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,250 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
942
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
942
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
09263210400000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 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
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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Historical weather
Park Ridge, IL • 60068
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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67
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50
39
36
24
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Park Ridge. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 17 N Chester Ave
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $435,000 and $725,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $435K to $725K.