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Off Market Oct 2021 for $410K

$550,643

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,143/mo

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1,550

sq ft

231 Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

METICOULOUSY CARED FOR PARK RIDGE 3 BEDROOM/2.5 BATH HOME. SITUATED ON NIC QUIET TREE LINED STREET. BEDROOM ON FIRST FLOORAND 2 ON SECOND FLOOR. PLENTY OF STORAGE. WALK IN CLOSETS. NEWER ANDERSON WINDOWS. NEWER ROOF. FULL FINISHED BASEMENT. 2 CAR GARAGE AND PAVER PATIO BACKYARD. HOME LOCATED FEW BLOCKS FROM TRAIN, UPTOWN, SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS. TOP RATED PARK RIDGE SCHOOLS. WELL CARED FOR AND A PLEASURE TO SHOW-

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

3,123 sq ftLot Size

$355Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Mary-Beth Balcarcel • Coldwell Banker Realty

Bought with Michael Louie • Keller Williams Inspire - Geneva

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11220244

Redfin Estimate

$550,643

$141K since sold in October 2021$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.3% higher than the average sale price ($508K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$565,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,605 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$600,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,319 sq ft
105 N Lincoln Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$465,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
112 N Broadway Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$476,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
1604 Oakton St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$430,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
814 N Greenwood Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$514,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,465 sq ft
221 N Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Market trends in 60068, IL

Last updated August 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

New listings for sale

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$450,000
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1609 S Cumberland Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
NEW
$730,000
4 beds1.5 baths1,708 sq ft
204 S Home Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
EARLY ACCESS
$1,150,000
5 beds5 baths3,388 sq ft
824 Shibley Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
NEW 21 HRS AGO
$255,000
2 beds2 baths1,297 sq ft
300 Thames Pkwy Unit 3F, Park Ridge, IL 60068
NEW 22 HRS AGO
$774,900
5 beds2.5 baths3,000 sq ft
600 Florence Dr, Park Ridge, IL 60068
EARLY ACCESS
$2,250,000
5 beds5 baths— sq ft
928 Hastings St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$285,000
2 beds2 baths1,330 sq ft
201 Thames Pkwy Unit 3H, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$799,900
3 beds3.5 baths3,317 sq ft
37 Park Ln, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$2,975,000
6 beds6 baths4,760 sq ft
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Sale history for 231 Chester Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,638 (+0.2%)

$4,062 + $31,450

$35,512

2022

$9,622 (−1.4%)

$4,062 + $32,937

$36,999

2021

$9,757 (+26.1%)

$2,656 + $29,425

$32,081

2020

$7,739 (+0.7%)

$2,656 + $29,425

$32,081

2019

$7,682 (−21.1%)

$2,656 + $32,990

$35,646

2018

$9,741 (−0.3%)

$2,343 + $31,697

$34,040

2017

$9,768 (+4.6%)

$2,343 + $31,697

$34,040

2016

$9,340 (+7.4%)

$2,343 + $31,697

$34,040

2015

$8,696 (+2.0%)

$2,031 + $26,167

$28,198

2014

$8,525 (+25.7%)

$2,031 + $26,167

$28,198

2013

$6,784 (−15.5%)

$2,031 + $26,167

$28,198

2012

$8,024 (+5.1%)

$2,421 + $30,389

$32,810

2011

$7,632 (+1.3%)

$2,421 + $30,389

$32,810

2010

$7,534 (−3.6%)

$2,421 + $30,389

$32,810

2009

$7,817 (+0.7%)

$2,500 + $34,015

$36,515

2008

$7,760 (+0.1%)

$4,000 + $37,494

$41,494

2007

$7,751

$4,000 + $37,494

$41,494

Tax history for 231 Chester Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,638 (+0.2%)

$4,062 + $31,450

$35,512

2022

$9,622 (−1.4%)

$4,062 + $32,937

$36,999

2021

$9,757 (+26.1%)

$2,656 + $29,425

$32,081

2020

$7,739 (+0.7%)

$2,656 + $29,425

$32,081

2019

$7,682 (−21.1%)

$2,656 + $32,990

$35,646

2018

$9,741 (−0.3%)

$2,343 + $31,697

$34,040

2017

$9,768 (+4.6%)

$2,343 + $31,697

$34,040

2016

$9,340 (+7.4%)

$2,343 + $31,697

$34,040

2015

$8,696 (+2.0%)

$2,031 + $26,167

$28,198

2014

$8,525 (+25.7%)

$2,031 + $26,167

$28,198

2013

$6,784 (−15.5%)

$2,031 + $26,167

$28,198

2012

$8,024 (+5.1%)

$2,421 + $30,389

$32,810

2011

$7,632 (+1.3%)

$2,421 + $30,389

$32,810

2010

$7,534 (−3.6%)

$2,421 + $30,389

$32,810

2009

$7,817 (+0.7%)

$2,500 + $34,015

$36,515

2008

$7,760 (+0.1%)

$4,000 + $37,494

$41,494

2007

$7,751

$4,000 + $37,494

$41,494

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,125 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,550

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09263140040000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached

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

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8

Equipment
Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 61-70 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
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 09263140040000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 3125
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,224
Tax Year: 2020

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

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

Location

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: Emerson 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 HOME

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,125 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09263140040000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

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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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Lifestyle

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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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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

$524,000 – $634,000

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Home values near 231 Chester Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
230 N Chester Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$604,472
234 N Chester Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1773 Sq. Ft.	$747,607

Address	Redfin Estimate
242 N Chester Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1276 Sq. Ft.	$485,172
238 N Chester Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$580,966

Address	Redfin Estimate
222 N Chester Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1302 Sq. Ft.	$625,931
220 N Chester Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$481,603

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