Welcome to 2020 Walnut Street, an elegant retreat nestled in the charming community of Park Ridge. This beautifully maintained home blends comfort and style, situated on a generous 8,881-square-foot lot just steps from Northwest Park-complete with a playground, baseball fields, and a football field. Inside, warm hardwood floors flow throughout the living spaces, including new hardwood floors in the family room (2020) and wood floors sanded and stained in 2020. The sun-filled living room features recessed lighting and a cozy fireplace, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The home offers three well-appointed bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a full bath in the finished basement. Downstairs, you'll also find a versatile play area, office space, and laundry area, with new basement carpet installed in 2025-providing both function and flexibility. Outside, enjoy the large backyard with mature trees, a concrete patio space ideal for gatherings, and a fully fenced yard for privacy and play. Significant updates include a new roof (2022), new windows (2025), new basement windows (2022), French drain with new sod and patio (2023), new AC, furnace, and humidifier (2020), new hot water tank (2022), and new front landscaping (2021). Located on a beautiful tree-lined street within walking distance to Franklin Elementary and multiple parks, this home offers a combination of modern updates, a spacious backyard, and convenient access to I-294.
Spacious split level home with a sub basement!! Enjoy spring nights on the adorable front porch or in the huge backyard. Located close to schools and parks. This home has all the space you need to make it your own! Hardwood floors on the main level and in the three bedrooms upstairs. Two full baths. Large, yet cozy family room has a gas fireplace. The attached two car garage makes this home everything you have been looking for!
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10642362
May 15, 2020
Pending (Contingent)
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May 14, 2020
Listing Removed
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Mar 20, 2020
Listing Removed
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Mar 6, 2020
Listed (New)
*
Public Records
Jun 2, 1999
Sold
$320,000
$146/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 1989
Sold
$215,000
$98/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,213 (+4.4%)
$11,544 + $33,456
$45,000
2022
$11,703 (+34.7%)
$11,544 + $33,456
$45,000
2021
$8,688 (+16.8%)
$8,214 + $20,353
$28,567
2020
$7,438 (+0.8%)
$8,214 + $20,353
$28,567
2019
$7,379 (−11.5%)
$8,214 + $23,528
$31,742
2018
$8,335 (+0.2%)
$7,104 + $25,456
$32,560
2017
$8,316 (+0.8%)
$7,104 + $25,456
$32,560
2016
$8,249 (+9.4%)
$7,104 + $25,456
$32,560
2015
$7,543 (+1.8%)
$6,216 + $20,866
$27,082
2014
$7,411 (+5.8%)
$6,216 + $20,866
$27,082
2013
$7,002 (−13.3%)
$6,216 + $20,866
$27,082
2012
$8,072 (+3.7%)
$7,326 + $28,176
$35,502
2011
$7,788 (−10.0%)
$7,326 + $28,176
$35,502
2010
$8,653 (−4.2%)
$7,326 + $32,176
$39,502
2009
$9,029 (+8.2%)
$7,548 + $36,610
$44,158
2008
$8,342 (+2.3%)
$12,076 + $38,104
$50,180
2007
$8,155
$12,076 + $38,104
$50,180
Tax history for 2020 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,213 (+4.4%)
$11,544 + $33,456
$45,000
2022
$11,703 (+34.7%)
$11,544 + $33,456
$45,000
2021
$8,688 (+16.8%)
$8,214 + $20,353
$28,567
2020
$7,438 (+0.8%)
$8,214 + $20,353
$28,567
2019
$7,379 (−11.5%)
$8,214 + $23,528
$31,742
2018
$8,335 (+0.2%)
$7,104 + $25,456
$32,560
2017
$8,316 (+0.8%)
$7,104 + $25,456
$32,560
2016
$8,249 (+9.4%)
$7,104 + $25,456
$32,560
2015
$7,543 (+1.8%)
$6,216 + $20,866
$27,082
2014
$7,411 (+5.8%)
$6,216 + $20,866
$27,082
2013
$7,002 (−13.3%)
$6,216 + $20,866
$27,082
2012
$8,072 (+3.7%)
$7,326 + $28,176
$35,502
2011
$7,788 (−10.0%)
$7,326 + $28,176
$35,502
2010
$8,653 (−4.2%)
$7,326 + $32,176
$39,502
2009
$9,029 (+8.2%)
$7,548 + $36,610
$44,158
2008
$8,342 (+2.3%)
$12,076 + $38,104
$50,180
2007
$8,155
$12,076 + $38,104
$50,180
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,880 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
1,439
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
09224170280000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 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 29, 2023 • Final
Single family - patio
Remove and replace a patio and stoop.
Remodel
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: Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage