OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2022 for $400K

$646,924

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,690/mo

•

1,942

sq ft

249 Lake Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

WOW, FANTASTIC LOCATION! THIS LOVELY CORNER BRICK BUNGALOW OFFERS AN INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE YOUR DREAM HOME! IDEALLY SITUATED IN THE DESIRABLE PRETZEL AREA OF PARK RIDGE. ENJOY THE WALK-TO-TOWN LOCATION AND PICK UP YOUR MORNING COFFEE BEFORE JUMPING ON THE TRAIN, OR ENJOY A NIGHT OUT AT THE MOVIES AND DINNER! THE SPACIOUS LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE AND LOVELY LARGE SUNROOM IS SURE TO BECOME YOUR FAVORITE SPOT TO CATCH UP ON THE LATEST NOVEL. ENTERTAIN YOUR GUESTS IN THE SPACIOUS AND SUNNY DINING ROOM! THE FULL BASEMENT COULD EASILY ACCOMMODATE A SPACIOUS RECREATION ROOM, WORK-OUT ROOM, FULL BATHROOM, AND PLENTY OF STORAGE. BRING YOUR ARCHITECT AND DESIGNER TO REIMAGINE THIS GEM AND WATCH YOUR DREAM HOME COME TO LIFE! THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD "AS IS." DINING ROOM CHANDELIER IS EXCLUDED.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

4,861 sq ftLot Size

$333Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Kathleen Whalen • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

Bought with Kimberly Broznowski Powers • @properties Christie's International Real Estate

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11387002

Redfin Estimate

$646,924

$247K since sold in June 2022$30K since August

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This home's estimate is 0.4% lower than the average sale price ($649K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$700,000
A
Land— sq ft
804 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$500,000
B
4 beds3 baths1,900 sq ft
6705 N Olympia Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$805,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,919 sq ft
929 Prairie Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$620,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
516 S Greenwood Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$621,000
E
4 beds2 baths— sq ft
6960 N Ozark Ave, Chicago, IL 60631

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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

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Sale history for 249 Lake Ave

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11387002

Jun 24, 2022

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

$400,000

$206/sq ft

May 10, 2022

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Apr 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

$400,000

$206/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11356831

Apr 26, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Apr 26, 2022

Relisted (Temporarily No Showings)

—

Apr 26, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Apr 26, 2022

Relisted (Temporarily No Showings)

—

Apr 15, 2022

Listing Removed

—

Apr 15, 2022

Relisted (Temporarily No Showings)

—

Apr 4, 2022

Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)

—

Mar 25, 2022

Listed (Active)

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,539 (+8.4%)

$9,720 + $42,394

$52,114

2022

$8,801 (+31.9%)

$8,262 + $31,736

$39,998

2021

$6,673 (+11.8%)

$5,103 + $34,573

$39,676

2020

$5,970 (+1.4%)

$5,103 + $34,573

$39,676

2019

$5,889 (−9.1%)

$5,103 + $38,498

$43,601

2018

$6,477 (+2.2%)

$4,374 + $31,658

$36,032

2017

$6,337 (−9.9%)

$4,374 + $31,658

$36,032

2016

$7,036 (−15.3%)

$4,374 + $31,658

$36,032

2015

$8,308 (+1.7%)

$3,645 + $27,790

$31,435

2014

$8,172 (−7.1%)

$3,645 + $27,790

$31,435

2013

$8,797 (+17.3%)

$3,645 + $31,583

$35,228

2012

$7,502 (+8.8%)

$4,252 + $36,722

$40,974

2011

$6,895 (+12.5%)

$4,252 + $36,722

$40,974

2010

$6,127 (+9.5%)

$4,252 + $36,722

$40,974

2009

$5,594 (+0.8%)

$4,374 + $40,956

$45,330

2008

$5,550 (+2.0%)

$6,998 + $47,744

$54,742

2007

$5,441

$6,998 + $39,087

$46,085

Tax history for 249 Lake Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$9,539 (+8.4%)

$9,720 + $42,394

$52,114

2022

$8,801 (+31.9%)

$8,262 + $31,736

$39,998

2021

$6,673 (+11.8%)

$5,103 + $34,573

$39,676

2020

$5,970 (+1.4%)

$5,103 + $34,573

$39,676

2019

$5,889 (−9.1%)

$5,103 + $38,498

$43,601

2018

$6,477 (+2.2%)

$4,374 + $31,658

$36,032

2017

$6,337 (−9.9%)

$4,374 + $31,658

$36,032

2016

$7,036 (−15.3%)

$4,374 + $31,658

$36,032

2015

$8,308 (+1.7%)

$3,645 + $27,790

$31,435

2014

$8,172 (−7.1%)

$3,645 + $27,790

$31,435

2013

$8,797 (+17.3%)

$3,645 + $31,583

$35,228

2012

$7,502 (+8.8%)

$4,252 + $36,722

$40,974

2011

$6,895 (+12.5%)

$4,252 + $36,722

$40,974

2010

$6,127 (+9.5%)

$4,252 + $36,722

$40,974

2009

$5,594 (+0.8%)

$4,374 + $40,956

$45,330

2008

$5,550 (+2.0%)

$6,998 + $47,744

$54,742

2007

$5,441

$6,998 + $39,087

$46,085

*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

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,860 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,942

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09352290020000

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 Cars: 1
# of Parking (Total): 1
Parking On-Site: Yes
Parking Features: Driveway
Parking: Space/s
Parking Ownership: Owned

Interior

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

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Bedrooms Possible: 4

Room Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 7

Room Information
Room Type: Heated Sun Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 7

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 4 x 3

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 9 x 11

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12 x 15

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11 x 18

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 14
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 13 x 15
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Type: Eating Area-Table Space
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 8
Flooring: Hardwood

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 7 x 8

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 23 x 13
Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bath: None

Additional Rooms Information
Dining Room: Separate
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Unfinished
Laundry Features: Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: Some Wood Floors, Separate Dining Room
# of Rooms: 10

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Location: Living Room

Exterior

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick
Age: 91-100 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes

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
Parcel Number: 09352290020000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 4860
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,969.75
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator(s)

Location

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

Homeowners Association Information
Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

School Information
Elementary School District: 64
Elementary School: Theodore Roosevelt 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: Southwest corner of Lake Ave and Washington just west of Vine.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,942
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,860 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09352290020000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Closing

Around this home

Schools

Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Lincoln Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Maine South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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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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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$615,000 – $744,000

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Home values near 249 Lake Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
234 Lake Ave, Park Ridge, IL 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4800 Sq. Ft.	$1,531,121
239 Lake Ave, Park Ridge, IL 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4601 Sq. Ft.	$1,541,639

Address	Redfin Estimate
227 Lake Ave, Park Ridge, IL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1140 Sq. Ft.	$491,817
233 Lake Ave, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2786 Sq. Ft.	$865,873

Address	Redfin Estimate
235 Lake Ave, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2733 Sq. Ft.	$1,085,096
244 Lake Ave, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$1,342,509

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