868 N Merrill St is a 2,072 square foot house on a 7,700 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on June 18, 1981 for $127,500. Based on Redfin's Park Ridge data, we estimate the home's value is $616,554.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
7,700 sq ftLot Size
$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$616,554
$489K since sold in June 1981$5,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($548K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
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
Apr 18, 2025 • Final
Single family - misc electrical
Upgrade the electrical service for a residential building.
Electrical
Aug 1, 2022 • Final
Single family - remodel
Install an egress window.
Remodel
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Masonry
Building Type: Residential
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MICHAELJOHN UNIT2
Living Sq. Ft: 2,072
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: LOT 32 W 11 FT OF LOT 31 IN BLK 5 I N MICHAEL JOHN TERRACE UNIT #2 PART OF N2 NW4 OF SEC25 T41N R12E 3P
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,700
Legal Lot Number: 32
Legal Block Number: 5
Acres: 0.1768
County Use Description: RESID 1 STORY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2023
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,072
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09251210770000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Eugene Field Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Emerson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Maine South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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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Historical weather
Park Ridge, IL • 60068
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Sun exposure
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
$586,000 – $710,000
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