Google street view image for 238 N Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Off Market Nov 2020 for $430K

$580,966

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,891/mo

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238 N Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

Welcome to 238 N Chester. This beautiful home has been completely updated throughout and is located on one of the very best streets in all of Park Ridge, close to Award Winning Schools, Parks, and Downtown. This home truly has it all with Fantastic Curb appeal and a wonderful floor plan. The large, open, and bright living and dining area looks like a picture out of an interior design magazine with Gorgeous newly refinished Hardwood flooring and neutral on trend decor. The living space flows into the Stunning fully remodeled kitchen featuring expansive Custom Cabinetry with under cabinet lighting, Granite countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, and state of the art Touchless Kitchen Faucet. The Beautiful hardwood flooring continues down the hallway and into all 3 of the Spacious Bedrooms. The main Full Bath has also been Fully Updated. Head downstairs to an Amazing Remodeled Full Finished basement featuring a Huge 4th Bedroom with completely NEW 2nd Full Bathroom featuring stunning tile work, Glass enclosed shower, and large vanity. This Expansive lower level also features a very large Family Room, perfect for family movie night in addition to a Playroom/Home Office area. Outside you will find a Beautiful lush Backyard with perfect gardening space and sizable Patio for outdoor entertaining. THIS IS A MUST SEE HOME! Additional updates include a new Garage Door, new Water Heater, New Sump Pumps with battery back up, new Backdoor, and complete interior paint.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

6,250 sq ftLot Size

$484Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Tracy Gaffney • Baird & Warner Fox Valley - Geneva

Bought with Andrea Gutilla • Coldwell Banker Realty

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10912569

Redfin Estimate

$580,966

$151K since sold in November 2020$6,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 7% higher than the average sale price ($543K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$465,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,120 sq ft
112 N Broadway Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$685,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,455 sq ft
741 N Lincoln Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$435,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,358 sq ft
19 N Seminary 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 JUL 6, 2026
$505,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,251 sq ft
1908 Des Plaines Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$603,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,563 sq ft
103 N Home 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

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149

8 MoM

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Sale history for 238 N Chester Ave

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 1, 2021

Sold

$430,000

$358/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10912569

Nov 24, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$430,000

$358/sq ft

Oct 26, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Oct 20, 2020

Listed (New)

$429,000

$358/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10896831

Oct 20, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Oct 19, 2020

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Oct 10, 2020

Pending (Contingent)

—

Oct 8, 2020

Listed (New)

Public Records

Nov 19, 2015

Sold

$374,500

$312/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #08885054

May 15, 2015

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$374,500

$312/sq ft

May 7, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 14, 2015

Contingent

—

Apr 8, 2015

Listed (New)

$384,900

$321/sq ft

Beautifully Remodeled Brick Ranch. Newer Kitchen, Full Baths, Windows, Furnace, A/C, 200 Amp Service, Siding, Soffits, Insulation, Plumbing & Doors. New Finished Basement w/ Flood Control. Awesome Location Close to Uptown, Metra, Library, and, to be built, Fitness Formula Club. Low Traffic Destination Street. Side Drive & Paved Alley Access to 2.5 Car Garage. 4th Bedroom/Office in Basement. Impeccable!

Public Records

Jun 26, 2002

Sold

$283,000

$236/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,455 (+4.7%)

$9,688 + $25,764

$35,452

2022

$8,074 (+3.7%)

$8,125 + $26,343

$34,468

2021

$7,789 (+18.5%)

$5,312 + $20,299

$25,611

2020

$6,574 (−8.5%)

$5,312 + $20,299

$25,611

2019

$7,181 (+11.2%)

$5,312 + $25,670

$30,982

2018

$6,459 (−10.8%)

$4,687 + $21,319

$26,006

2017

$7,244 (−24.4%)

$4,687 + $24,109

$28,796

2016

$9,588 (+69.5%)

$4,687 + $32,754

$37,441

2015

$5,655 (+1.7%)

$4,062 + $16,897

$20,959

2014

$5,560 (+5.9%)

$4,062 + $16,897

$20,959

2013

$5,249 (−17.5%)

$4,062 + $16,897

$20,959

2012

$6,359 (+3.3%)

$4,843 + $23,655

$28,498

2011

$6,159 (+0.5%)

$4,843 + $23,655

$28,498

2010

$6,126 (−10.2%)

$4,843 + $23,655

$28,498

2009

$6,824 (−8.3%)

$5,000 + $30,005

$35,005

2008

$7,440 (+0.1%)

$8,000 + $31,779

$39,779

2007

$7,430

$8,000 + $31,779

$39,779

Tax history for 238 N Chester Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$8,455 (+4.7%)

$9,688 + $25,764

$35,452

2022

$8,074 (+3.7%)

$8,125 + $26,343

$34,468

2021

$7,789 (+18.5%)

$5,312 + $20,299

$25,611

2020

$6,574 (−8.5%)

$5,312 + $20,299

$25,611

2019

$7,181 (+11.2%)

$5,312 + $25,670

$30,982

2018

$6,459 (−10.8%)

$4,687 + $21,319

$26,006

2017

$7,244 (−24.4%)

$4,687 + $24,109

$28,796

2016

$9,588 (+69.5%)

$4,687 + $32,754

$37,441

2015

$5,655 (+1.7%)

$4,062 + $16,897

$20,959

2014

$5,560 (+5.9%)

$4,062 + $16,897

$20,959

2013

$5,249 (−17.5%)

$4,062 + $16,897

$20,959

2012

$6,359 (+3.3%)

$4,843 + $23,655

$28,498

2011

$6,159 (+0.5%)

$4,843 + $23,655

$28,498

2010

$6,126 (−10.2%)

$4,843 + $23,655

$28,498

2009

$6,824 (−8.3%)

$5,000 + $30,005

$35,005

2008

$7,440 (+0.1%)

$8,000 + $31,779

$39,779

2007

$7,430

$8,000 + $31,779

$39,779

*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

6,250 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,134

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09263130490000

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

Jul 20, 2023 • Final

Single family - sewer repair

Excavate to expose a section of the sewer line. Remove the section and replace it with a new full-size cleanout, bedded in gravel and backfilled to grade. Remove and haul away sidewalk squares as part of the excavation.

Grading

Plumbing

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 Cars: 2.5
# of Garage Spaces: 2.5
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway, Off-Alley Driveway, Side Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3
# of Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 12X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X9
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Bedroom #4 Information
Size: 20X10
In Basement

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Bathroom(s) in Basement

Living Room Information
Size: 20X16
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 35X18
In Basement

Dining Room Information
Combined with Living Room
Size: COMBO
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 13X10
On Main Level

Laundry Room Information
Size: 13X10
In Basement
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Additional Rooms Information
Full Basement
Finished Basement

Equipment
Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
Sump Pump

Interior Features
Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 61-70 Years
Brick Exterior
Asphalt/Glass Roof (Shingles)

Property Features
Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50 X 125
Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 8
Ownership: Fee Simple
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 0
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 0
Rehab Year: 2015
School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parcel Identification Number: 09263130490000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $7,181.15
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)

Location

Community Information
Curbs/Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Paved Street

School Information
Elementary School: George B Carpenter Elementary Sc
Elementary School District: 64
Junior High: Emerson Middle School
Junior High District: 64
High School: Maine South High School
High School District: 207

Location Information
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Park Ridge
Directions: Touhy W of Cumberland, E of Greenwood, to Chester N to Home.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,134
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,250 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09263130490000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Seller Concessions: Yes
Seller Concessions Amount/Points: 4000

Around this home

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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Estimated sale price

$552,000 – $669,000

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Home values near 238 N 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
220 N Chester Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1728 Sq. Ft.	$481,603

Address	Redfin Estimate
222 N Chester Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1302 Sq. Ft.	$625,931
216 N Chester Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$622,701

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