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Off Market Jun 2023 for $460K

$594,225

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,996/mo

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1,365

sq ft

540 N Seminary Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

Welcome Home! Rarely available and affordable ranch-style three bedroom, two bath home with a finished basement and attached 2-car garage in desirable Park Ridge! Lovingly maintained but in need of your HGTV ideas to make this home your own! The spacious living room welcomes you with its gorgeous stone surround fireplace, perfect for chilly evenings, and large picture windows that fill the room with natural light. The kitchen is open to the dining room with access to the patio and backyard - great for BBQ's! Master bedroom with a private bath. Two additional bedrooms with easy access to the hallway bathroom. The finished basement has a family room with a fireplace, plus an exercise room or office. There is additional space for storage and a laundry area includes washer and dryer. Great neighborhood, convenient to shopping, dining, Park Ridge's downtown area, Centennial Park and Maine Park. This home is close to highly regarded Carpenter Elementary and Lincoln Middle schools! The nearby Metra stations provide easy access to downtown Chicago for work or entertainment. New roof 2021, water heater 2019, furnace/AC 2014, windows 2013, and siding 2013.

Single-familyProperty Type

1967Year Built

8,363 sq ftLot Size

$435Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Susan Pickard • RE/MAX Suburban

Bought with Nicole Mertens • eXp Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11781726

Redfin Estimate

$594,225

$134K since sold in June 2023$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($585K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$815,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,734 sq ft
423 N Aldine Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$489,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,275 sq ft
2508 W Sibley St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$685,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,455 sq ft
741 N Lincoln Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$430,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths— sq ft
814 N Greenwood 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

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$219,094

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Market trends in 60068, IL

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$695K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

44d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

150

21 MoM

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Sale history for 540 N Seminary Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,051 (+109.9%)

$10,862 + $32,137

$42,999

2022

$4,788 (−12.2%)

$10,862 + $32,137

$42,999

2021

$5,452 (+11.8%)

$7,102 + $28,448

$35,550

2020

$4,877 (+1.4%)

$7,102 + $28,448

$35,550

2019

$4,811 (−9.1%)

$7,102 + $32,399

$39,501

2018

$5,292 (+2.2%)

$6,267 + $23,533

$29,800

2017

$5,177 (−11.6%)

$6,267 + $23,533

$29,800

2016

$5,856 (−15.3%)

$6,267 + $23,533

$29,800

2015

$6,914 (+1.6%)

$5,431 + $21,485

$26,916

2014

$6,806 (−10.2%)

$5,431 + $21,485

$26,916

2013

$7,576 (+17.0%)

$5,431 + $25,533

$30,964

2012

$6,473 (+1.6%)

$6,475 + $24,270

$30,745

2011

$6,368

$6,475 + $24,270

$30,745

2010

$6,366 (+9.5%)

$6,475 + $30,289

$36,764

2009

$5,812 (+0.6%)

$6,684 + $34,249

$40,933

2008

$5,776 (−1.3%)

$10,695 + $35,820

$46,515

2007

$5,851

$10,695 + $35,820

$46,515

Tax history for 540 N Seminary Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$10,051 (+109.9%)

$10,862 + $32,137

$42,999

2022

$4,788 (−12.2%)

$10,862 + $32,137

$42,999

2021

$5,452 (+11.8%)

$7,102 + $28,448

$35,550

2020

$4,877 (+1.4%)

$7,102 + $28,448

$35,550

2019

$4,811 (−9.1%)

$7,102 + $32,399

$39,501

2018

$5,292 (+2.2%)

$6,267 + $23,533

$29,800

2017

$5,177 (−11.6%)

$6,267 + $23,533

$29,800

2016

$5,856 (−15.3%)

$6,267 + $23,533

$29,800

2015

$6,914 (+1.6%)

$5,431 + $21,485

$26,916

2014

$6,806 (−10.2%)

$5,431 + $21,485

$26,916

2013

$7,576 (+17.0%)

$5,431 + $25,533

$30,964

2012

$6,473 (+1.6%)

$6,475 + $24,270

$30,745

2011

$6,368

$6,475 + $24,270

$30,745

2010

$6,366 (+9.5%)

$6,475 + $30,289

$36,764

2009

$5,812 (+0.6%)

$6,684 + $34,249

$40,933

2008

$5,776 (−1.3%)

$10,695 + $35,820

$46,515

2007

$5,851

$10,695 + $35,820

$46,515

*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

8,356 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,365

Year built

1966

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09274050230000

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: Attached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
Driveway: Concrete

Interior

Virtual Tour
Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

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

Room Information
Room Type: Recreation Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 16 x 10
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Storage
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 10 x 10
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Foyer
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14 x 7
Flooring: Ceramic Tile

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Bedroom 4

Room Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Flooring: Carpet

Room Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 16 x 13
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Vinyl

Room Information
Room Type: Laundry
Level: Basement
Dimensions: 17 x 10
Flooring: Other

Room Information
Room Type: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 20 x 14
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Wood Laminate

Room Information
Room Type: Master Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Window Treatments: All
Flooring: Carpet
Bath: Full

Additional Rooms Information
Attic: Pull Down Stair
Dining Room: L-shaped
Basement: Partial
Basement Description: Finished,Crawl
Laundry Features: Sink

Interior Features
Interior Features: Wood Laminate Floors
# of Rooms: 8

Equipment
Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Range Hood
CO Detectors, Water Heater-Gas

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter

Exterior

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Patio

Building Information
Living Area Source: Assessor
Exterior Building Type: Brick,Stone
Age: 51-60 Years
Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
Roof: Asphalt
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Property Information
Property Type: Detached Single
Property Type: 1 Story
Model: RANCH/BASEMENT
Ownership: Fee Simple
Rebuilt (Y/N): No
Rehab (Y/N): No
General Information: School Bus Service
Parcel Number: 09274050230000

Lot Information
Dimensions: 132 X 63
Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,451.93
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Financial Information
Finance Code: Conventional
Special Service Area: N

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Electric: 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights

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: Dee Rd to Sibley St just before corner at Seminary Ave

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,365
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09274050230000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Holds Earnest Money: Yes
Possession: Negotiable

Around this home

Schools

George B Carpenter Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Emerson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Maine South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

2/10 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

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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

$565,000 – $684,000

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Home values near 540 N Seminary Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
538 N Seminary Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1637 Sq. Ft.	$550,318
535 N Seminary Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$550,354

Address	Redfin Estimate
525 N Seminary Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1377 Sq. Ft.	$477,424
539 N Seminary Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1206 Sq. Ft.	$456,134

Address	Redfin Estimate
531 N Seminary Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$682,204
545 N Seminary Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$685,828

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