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Off market aug 2025 for $635K

$901,021

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,165/mo

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2,318

sq ft

218 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

Stately colonial located in beautiful Park Ridge. Close to elementary school and downtown Park Ridge. Large lot at 160 feet deep. Lots of living space with a large living room (with gas fireplace) and dining room, a family room (with a gas burning stove) a large screened-in porch and a finished basement. The kitchen is spacious, with a lovely breakfast room, and there is a half bath on the first floor. There are 3 good sized bedrooms and a full bath upstairs, plus a cedar closet on the second floor landing and a laundry shoot to the basement. The basement also has another full bath. Hardwood floors throughout the house (except family room). Also a 2 car detached garage. Home is beings sold as is. Bring your ideas and make it your own!

Single-familyProperty Type

1939Year Built

8,000 sq ftLot Size

$389Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Dave Blum • Baird & Warner

Bought with Jakub Chybowski • Baird & Warner

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12401841

Redfin Estimate

$901,021

$266K since sold in August 2025$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 15.5% higher than the average sale price ($780K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 24, 2026
$672,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft
7132 N Ottawa Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$824,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,904 sq ft
110 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$755,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,500 sq ft
6922 N Owen Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$800,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,686 sq ft
7059 N Olcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$850,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,312 sq ft
106 Berry Pkwy, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Market trends in 60068, IL

Last updated October 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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2 beds1.5 baths1,740 sq ft
731 Oriole Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
NEW
$265,000
2 beds2 baths1,330 sq ft
400 Ascot Dr Unit 3E, Park Ridge, IL 60068
OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$700,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
922 Forestview Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$699,900
3 beds1 bath1,585 sq ft
912 Harrison St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,110,000
5 beds5 baths3,388 sq ft
824 Shibley Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$179,000
1 bed1 bath800 sq ft
2000 Parkside Dr Unit I1, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$255,000
2 beds2 baths1,297 sq ft
300 Thames Pkwy Unit 3F, Park Ridge, IL 60068
3D WALKTHROUGH
$689,900
3 beds1.5 baths2,497 sq ft
204 S Home Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$1,495,000
4 beds3 baths3,800 sq ft
2618 Glenview Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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Sale history for 218 N Merrill St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12401841

Aug 4, 2025

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$635,000

$274/sq ft

Jun 30, 2025

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Jun 30, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jun 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

$599,000

$258/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12163316

Jun 24, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Oct 28, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2024

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12141649

Sep 13, 2024

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12125988

Aug 19, 2024

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10030237

Dec 31, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10030324

Sep 21, 2018

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09765969

Dec 31, 2017

Listing Removed

—

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09766174

Dec 31, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Aug 4, 1998

Sold

$460,000

$198/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 7, 1995

Sold

$400,000

$173/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,690 (+4.6%)

$17,200 + $50,800

$68,000

2022

$14,049 (−8.2%)

$14,400 + $43,040

$57,440

2021

$15,307 (+3.7%)

$7,200 + $46,459

$53,659

2020

$14,766 (+2.0%)

$7,200 + $46,459

$53,659

2019

$14,475 (+16.1%)

$7,200 + $51,766

$58,966

2018

$12,469 (+0.3%)

$6,200 + $40,809

$47,009

2017

$12,434 (−6.9%)

$6,200 + $40,809

$47,009

2016

$13,353 (−1.7%)

$6,200 + $44,965

$51,165

2015

$13,579 (+1.9%)

$5,200 + $41,453

$46,653

2014

$13,328 (+5.7%)

$5,200 + $41,453

$46,653

2013

$12,607 (−1.1%)

$5,200 + $41,453

$46,653

2012

$12,748 (+4.2%)

$6,200 + $48,420

$54,620

2011

$12,235 (+2.6%)

$6,200 + $48,420

$54,620

2010

$11,920 (+9.4%)

$6,200 + $48,420

$54,620

2009

$10,891 (−9.6%)

$6,400 + $50,410

$56,810

2008

$12,052 (+4.8%)

$10,240 + $62,931

$73,171

2007

$11,500

$10,240 + $62,931

$73,171

Tax history for 218 N Merrill St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$14,690 (+4.6%)

$17,200 + $50,800

$68,000

2022

$14,049 (−8.2%)

$14,400 + $43,040

$57,440

2021

$15,307 (+3.7%)

$7,200 + $46,459

$53,659

2020

$14,766 (+2.0%)

$7,200 + $46,459

$53,659

2019

$14,475 (+16.1%)

$7,200 + $51,766

$58,966

2018

$12,469 (+0.3%)

$6,200 + $40,809

$47,009

2017

$12,434 (−6.9%)

$6,200 + $40,809

$47,009

2016

$13,353 (−1.7%)

$6,200 + $44,965

$51,165

2015

$13,579 (+1.9%)

$5,200 + $41,453

$46,653

2014

$13,328 (+5.7%)

$5,200 + $41,453

$46,653

2013

$12,607 (−1.1%)

$5,200 + $41,453

$46,653

2012

$12,748 (+4.2%)

$6,200 + $48,420

$54,620

2011

$12,235 (+2.6%)

$6,200 + $48,420

$54,620

2010

$11,920 (+9.4%)

$6,200 + $48,420

$54,620

2009

$10,891 (−9.6%)

$6,400 + $50,410

$56,810

2008

$12,052 (+4.8%)

$10,240 + $62,931

$73,171

2007

$11,500

$10,240 + $62,931

$73,171

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,187

Year built

1939

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09253180140000

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

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): 2
# of Baths (1/2): 1
Basement Bathrooms (Y/N): Yes

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Possible: 3

Room Information
Room Type: Breakfast Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 22 x 10
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Deck
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12

Room Information
Room Type: Screened Porch
Level: Main
Dimensions: 17 x 8

Room Information
Room Type: Other Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 15
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Galley
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 20
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 15 x 9

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 23
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Deck, Screened Porch, Other Room
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Finished, Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
Exterior Features: Roof Deck

Building Information
Living Area Source: Taped
Age: 81-90 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Brick

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 2 Stories
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 09253180140000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X160
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,690
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: Steam, Baseboard
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 64
Elementary School: Eugene Field Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School District: 64
Middle Or Junior School: Emerson Middle School
High School District: 207
High School: Maine South High School

Location Information
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Park Ridge
Directions: Touhy To Merrill, North To Home

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,187
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09253180140000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Other

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

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Eugene Field Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Emerson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Maine South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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

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Estimated sale price

$856,000 – $1.04M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
205 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$978,397
227 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$684,336
136 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2685 Sq. Ft.	$876,940
210 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,093,835
226 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1985 Sq. Ft.	$778,038
215 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3184 Sq. Ft.	$938,733
211 Elmore Street, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,028,362

Address	Redfin Estimate
230 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2247 Sq. Ft.	$997,980
233 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2082 Sq. Ft.	$792,194
231 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$576,232
212 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1377 Sq. Ft.	$664,283
201 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$826,170
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206 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2484 Sq. Ft.	$872,837
222 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1930 Sq. Ft.	$885,381
232 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,124,830
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