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Off Market Jul 2020 for $558K

$824,010

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,054/mo

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2 ba

•

2,500

sq ft

523 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

One of a kind, extraordinary, Country Club area gem for today's lifestyle, restored inside and out. Circa 1926 stucco Spanish/Mediterranean ranch featuring distinctive architecture, craftsmanship and character throughout. Everything has been restored, replaced, updated. The Spanish (metal) clay tile roof, gutters, chimney, water service upgrade, drain tiles/sump pump/backup battery, waterproofing, copper plumbing, electrical, high efficiency boiler, hot water heater, thermostat, air conditioner, metal porch railings, metal mailbox, cement porches/walkways, windows, stripped and stained woodwork, refinished hardwood floors, stone floors, french doors, storm doors, gas log for fireplace, cherry wood cabinet kitchen, black granite counters and stainless steel french door fridge, dishwasher, sink, cook top, micro, double oven and custom breakfast nook, flooring is marble and granite combo. PLUS a totally re-done LL in the English basement with big windows, carpeted floors, stone tiled floors, family room, custom wet bar with granite counter top, beverage fridge, stove, custom wine closet, gorgeous bathroom, laundry room, walk in closet across from the washer & dryer & built in ironing center. Bonus room for storage, office, or guest bedroom. Walk out from LL to yard featuring a flagstone patio; newer 2 car garage built in 2005. It is impossible to list everything here that has been done. Some of the restored/cherished features of this home: leaded glass windows, built in bookcases, the LR hearth, interior (solid wood) doors, baseboards, moldings, main level bathroom wall subway tile and floor tile, bathroom light fixtures, glass door knobs. What do you think it would cost to rebuild this home today?

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

6,799 sq ftLot Size

$330Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Maija Zaimins • Weichert, Realtors - All Pro

Bought with Danny McGovern • RE/MAX Properties Northwest

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•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #10707439

Redfin Estimate

$824,010

$266K since sold in July 2020$18K since August

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This home's estimate is 11.2% higher than the average sale price ($741K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$530,000
A
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SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$945,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,916 sq ft
319 Root St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$662,500
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,400 sq ft
7246 N Oleander Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$1,300,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
110 Joyce Pl, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 24, 2026
$672,500
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,100 sq ft
7132 N Ottawa Ave, Chicago, IL 60631
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$335,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,952 sq ft
8114 N Merrill St, Niles, IL 60714

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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

100.6%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$680K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

39d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

159

11 MoM

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Sale history for 523 N Merrill St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,765 (−7.4%)

$12,240 + $40,760

$53,000

2022

$13,783 (+33.7%)

$12,240 + $40,760

$53,000

2021

$10,307 (+14.6%)

$6,120 + $27,768

$33,888

2020

$8,992 (+2.0%)

$6,120 + $27,768

$33,888

2019

$8,812 (+9.2%)

$6,120 + $31,120

$37,240

2018

$8,069 (+0.2%)

$5,270 + $26,363

$31,633

2017

$8,052 (−9.5%)

$5,270 + $26,363

$31,633

2016

$8,901 (+1.4%)

$5,270 + $29,667

$34,937

2015

$8,780 (+1.8%)

$4,420 + $26,672

$31,092

2014

$8,623 (+5.8%)

$4,420 + $26,672

$31,092

2013

$8,151 (−3.4%)

$4,420 + $26,672

$31,092

2012

$8,439 (−4.7%)

$5,270 + $31,733

$37,003

2011

$8,853 (+0.8%)

$5,270 + $34,811

$40,081

2010

$8,786 (+12.6%)

$5,270 + $34,811

$40,081

2009

$7,803 (+6.7%)

$5,440 + $32,792

$38,232

2008

$7,315 (+0.9%)

$8,704 + $34,742

$43,446

2007

$7,253

$8,704 + $41,731

$50,435

Tax history for 523 N Merrill St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$12,765 (−7.4%)

$12,240 + $40,760

$53,000

2022

$13,783 (+33.7%)

$12,240 + $40,760

$53,000

2021

$10,307 (+14.6%)

$6,120 + $27,768

$33,888

2020

$8,992 (+2.0%)

$6,120 + $27,768

$33,888

2019

$8,812 (+9.2%)

$6,120 + $31,120

$37,240

2018

$8,069 (+0.2%)

$5,270 + $26,363

$31,633

2017

$8,052 (−9.5%)

$5,270 + $26,363

$31,633

2016

$8,901 (+1.4%)

$5,270 + $29,667

$34,937

2015

$8,780 (+1.8%)

$4,420 + $26,672

$31,092

2014

$8,623 (+5.8%)

$4,420 + $26,672

$31,092

2013

$8,151 (−3.4%)

$4,420 + $26,672

$31,092

2012

$8,439 (−4.7%)

$5,270 + $31,733

$37,003

2011

$8,853 (+0.8%)

$5,270 + $34,811

$40,081

2010

$8,786 (+12.6%)

$5,270 + $34,811

$40,081

2009

$7,803 (+6.7%)

$5,440 + $32,792

$38,232

2008

$7,315 (+0.9%)

$8,704 + $34,742

$43,446

2007

$7,253

$8,704 + $41,731

$50,435

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,800 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,406

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09253030030000

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
Garage Parking
Garage Door Opener(s), Garage Transmitter(s)
Detached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage
Concrete Driveway, Side Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 2

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 16X11
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Shades

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

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

Living Room Information
Size: 21X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 14X9
On Lower Level
Carpet Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 15X13
On Main Level
Hardwood Flooring
Window Curtains/Drapes

Kitchen Information
Size: 15X9
Eating Area (Table Space), Galley
On Main Level
Granite
Window Shades

Laundry Room Information
Size: 8X7
On Lower Level
Stone

Additional Rooms Information
Eating Area, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Walk-In Closet, Family Room - Down
Full Basement, English
Finished Basement, Exterior Access to Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Eating Area
Size: 6X9
On Main Level
Granite
Window Shades

Additional Room #2 Information
Bonus Room
Size: 11X9
On Lower Level
Stone

Additional Room #3 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 22X13
On Lower Level
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Foyer
Size: 6X5
On Main Level
Stone

Additional Room #5 Information
Walk-in Closet
Size: 7X4
On Lower Level
Stone

Additional Room #6 Information
Bar
Size: 11X8
On Lower Level

Additional Room #7 Information
Family Room - Down
Size: 26X11
On Lower Level
Carpet Flooring

Equipment
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room
Gas Logs, Gas Starter

Interior Features
Wet Bar, Hardwood Flooring, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating & Cooling
Hot Water/Steam Heating, Baseboard Heating, Radiators
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Built Before 1978
Recent Rehab (Y/N): Yes
Age: 91-100 Years
Stucco Exterior
Metal Roof, Other Roof Type (See Remarks)

Property Features
Patio, Porch

Lot Information
Dimensions: 50X135
Less Than .25 Acre
Professionally Landscaped
Zero Lot Line: No

Property Information
# of Rooms: 10
Ownership: Fee Simple
Sq. Ft. Comments: 1406 main level, per assessor does not reflect high quality fully finished LL English basement with walkout.
Main Sq. Ft.: 1406
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1114
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 1114
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2520
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft: 2520
Rehab Year: 2010
Rural (Y/N): N
School Bus Service, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parcel Identification Number: 09253030030000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $8,069
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Lake Michigan
Sewer (Public)
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Location

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

School Information
Elementary School: Eugene Field Elementary School
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
Subdivision: Country Club
Township: Maine
Corporate Limits: Park Ridge
Directions: Touhy Avenue, east of Washington, to Merrill, north to523

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,406
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09253030030000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Sale Price Includes Parking
Possession: Closing
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Sale Terms: Conventional
Seller Concessions: No

Around this home

Schools

Ebinger Elementary School

Public K-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Taft High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

6/10

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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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$783,000 – $948,000

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Home values near 523 N Merrill St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
517 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL - Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3246 Sq. Ft.	$1,145,447
601 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4151 Sq. Ft.	$1,246,467

Address	Redfin Estimate
600 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3063 Sq. Ft.	$1,352,276
528 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5135 Sq. Ft.	$1,506,844

Address	Redfin Estimate
508 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$738,079
501 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2874 Sq. Ft.	$1,035,117

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