SOLD AUG 12, 2026

Sold on aug 2026

$514,000

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1,465

sq ft

221 N Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Welcome to an exceptional opportunity to own a move-in ready home in one of Chicagoland's most sought-after communities-at a price point rarely available in Park Ridge. This traditional all brick Georgian 3-bedroom, 1-bath home, is an ideal opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking to enjoy the Park Ridge lifestyle. Perfectly situated in a HIGHLY WALKABLE location, you'll enjoy easy access to vibrant downtown Park Ridge, featuring charming boutiques, local restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and year-round community events. The nearby Metra station provides effortless commuting to downtown Chicago. Professionally landscaped and meticulously maintained, this home showcases exceptional pride of ownership. Inside, warm hardwood floors, crisp white trim throughout, and newer windows create a bright, timeless interior filled with natural light. The kitchen offers a window overlooking the yard, custom 42 inch cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The partially finished basement offers flexible space for a home office, gym, playroom, recreation room, or additional storage. Outdoors you have a brick paver patio for entertaining with fully fenced yard and 2-car detached garage off the alley with additional parking. Recent updates include a newer air conditioning system with an in-duct UV light air purifier, revamped bathroom, new lighting and flooring in the basement. Flood control installed for peace of mind. Whether you choose to move right in, personalize the home over time, or expand it into your dream home, the possibilities are endless. Included with the sale is a complete set of professionally designed architectural plans for a thoughtfully planned addition, saving the next owner valuable time and expense. Located within Park Ridge's award-winning school district and surrounded by picturesque tree-lined streets, this home offers the perfect combination of location, lifestyle, and long-term value. Opportunities like this are increasingly rare-don't miss your chance to own a beautifully cared-for home in one of Chicagoland's most desirable communities.

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$351Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Christine Cutrone • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Bought with Abraham Abdelqader • Tavola Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12703330

Redfin Estimate

$526,386

$12K since sold in August 2026$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 6.1% lower than the average sale price ($561K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$600,000
A
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
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B
3 beds1.5 baths1,563 sq ft
103 N Home Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$600,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,319 sq ft
105 N Lincoln Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$565,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,605 sq ft
25 N Knight Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$435,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,358 sq ft
19 N Seminary 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%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$665K

$15K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

149

8 MoM

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Est. $2,624 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 221 N Chester Ave

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12703330

Aug 12, 2026

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$514,000

$351/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11884872

Oct 23, 2023

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$415,000

$283/sq ft

Sep 23, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Sep 13, 2023

Listed (Active)

$419,000

$286/sq ft

+16

Beautifully updated three bedroom brick Georgian on a quiet tree lined street. Hardwood floors throughout the main level, with tons of natural light coming in the large front windows of the living room. A separate dining room great for entertaining leads into the newly renovated kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite counters, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Upstairs you have three good size bedrooms all with hardwood floors and an update full bathroom. The basement offers additional rec room space, as well as laundry and plenty of good storage with flood control installed. Outdoors you have a nice patio overlooking the fully fenced yard, and a two car detached garage off the alley in the back. A great location just blocks to all the shopping and dining of Uptown Park Ridge, the Metra Station, the Farmers Market, parks and award winning schools!

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11855673

Aug 28, 2023

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Aug 25, 2023

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Aug 29, 2006

Sold

$363,000

$248/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,328 (+4.7%)

$7,750 + $34,250

$42,000

2022

$7,953 (+6.1%)

$6,500 + $27,500

$34,000

2021

$7,498 (+3.2%)

$4,250 + $23,732

$27,982

2020

$7,267 (+0.8%)

$4,250 + $23,732

$27,982

2019

$7,210 (−1.4%)

$4,250 + $26,842

$31,092

2018

$7,311 (+0.2%)

$3,750 + $25,234

$28,984

2017

$7,297 (+0.4%)

$3,750 + $25,234

$28,984

2016

$7,267 (−1.6%)

$3,750 + $25,234

$28,984

2015

$7,388 (+1.8%)

$3,250 + $23,328

$26,578

2014

$7,259 (+5.8%)

$3,250 + $23,328

$26,578

2013

$6,858 (−4.2%)

$3,250 + $23,328

$26,578

2012

$7,161 (+3.5%)

$3,875 + $27,901

$31,776

2011

$6,921 (+0.6%)

$3,875 + $27,901

$31,776

2010

$6,879 (+8.5%)

$3,875 + $27,901

$31,776

2009

$6,342 (+8.2%)

$4,000 + $30,048

$34,048

2008

$5,859 (+2.3%)

$6,400 + $32,291

$38,691

2007

$5,728

$6,400 + $32,291

$38,691

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,127

Year built

1945

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09263140260000

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: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

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

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10 x 9
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

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

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 21 x 11
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 13 x 10
Flooring: Hardwood
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Partially Finished, Full
Laundry Features: In Unit

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Flooring: Hardwood

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)

Exterior

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Age: 71-80 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick

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: 2020
General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
Parcel Number: 09263140260000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 40X125
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,855.68
Tax Year: 2024

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
Cooling: Central Air

Location

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

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 64
Elementary School: George B Carpenter Elementary Sc
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: Maine
Corporate Limits: Park Ridge
Directions: Touhy to Chester, North to 221

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,127
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09263140260000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Other

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

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Schools

George B Carpenter Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Emerson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Maine South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

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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)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

88/ 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.

8.4 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$501,000 – $606,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
230 North Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$639,195
206 North Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2071 Sq. Ft.	$553,623

Address	Redfin Estimate
242 North Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1276 Sq. Ft.	$502,589
234 North Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1773 Sq. Ft.	$778,029

Address	Redfin Estimate
222 North Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1302 Sq. Ft.	$631,205
238 North Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$586,413

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