OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2017 for $490K

$753,800

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,192/mo

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2 ba

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2,097

sq ft

888 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068

About this home

Gorgeous, move-in condition jumbo brick ranch! Fabulous open floor plan including a gracious living room with a wood burning fireplace and formal dining room. Family room has sliders to the backyard. Stunning, renovated eat-in cook's kitchen features stainless steel appliances, cherry Amish cabinets, granite countertops and a skylight. Master bedroom has private bath. 2 more bedrooms on the main floor. Newly finished hall bath with river rock wall! Expansive, fully finished lower level has an immense recreation room and two more finished rooms, could be office, guest room, exercise room or playroom. Fenced, landscaped yard has a brick paver patio, perfect for backyard entertaining. Attached 2 car garage. Wonderful Country Club location, walk to Northeast Park and award winning Field Elementary School. This home has many updates including the roof, windows, plumbing and electrical service.

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

8,367 sq ftLot Size

$359Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Jackie Mack • Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Michael Conroy • Century 21 Elm, Realtors

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09656624

Redfin Estimate

$753,800

$264K since sold in July 2017$46K since August

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This home's estimate is 39.9% higher than the average sale price ($539K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$775,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,814 sq ft
860 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$581,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,662 sq ft
7504 W Jonquil Ter, Niles, IL 60714
SOLD MAR 27, 2026
$430,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,772 sq ft
7421 W Oakton St, Niles, IL 60714
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$530,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,673 sq ft
637 Oriole Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$441,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,052 sq ft
8049 N Osceola Ave, Niles, IL 60714
SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$475,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,062 sq ft
8049 N Overhill Ave, 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

New listings for sale

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$319,900
2 beds2 baths1,175 sq ft
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NEW
$1,349,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,200 sq ft
1013 N Delphia Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
EARLY ACCESS
$484,900
3 beds1 bath1,260 sq ft
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OPEN FRI, 4PM TO 5PM
$1,000,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,539 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3PM
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5 beds4.5 baths5,464 sq ft
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3 beds2 baths1,650 sq ft
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$658,000
3 beds2 baths2,200 sq ft
724 S Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
$214,900
2 beds2 baths— sq ft
200 Thames Pkwy Unit 1K, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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Kitchen has eating area (with view of backyard)...separate from living room...laundry in large finished basement.
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Sale history for 888 N Merrill St

Date

Event

Price

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09656624

Jul 17, 2017

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$490,000

$234/sq ft

Jun 21, 2017

Contingent

—

Jun 12, 2017

Listed (New)

$509,000

$243/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09614001

Jun 12, 2017

Listing Removed

—

May 19, 2017

Price Changed

May 3, 2017

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09368024

Nov 1, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Oct 15, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09353555

Oct 15, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Sep 28, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09340702

Sep 28, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Sep 13, 2016

Listed (New)

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09309386

Sep 13, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Sep 2, 2016

Relisted (Reactivated)

—

Aug 21, 2016

Contingent

—

Aug 8, 2016

Listed (New)

Public Records

Oct 22, 2008

Sold

$445,000

$212/sq ft

MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #06969737

Oct 13, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Oct 10, 2008

Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)

$445,000

$212/sq ft

Sep 15, 2008

Contingent

—

Jul 20, 2008

Listed

$489,000

$233/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 10, 1988

Sold

$200,000

$95/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1984

Sold

$140,000

$67/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,653 (+0.5%)

$10,881 + $35,370

$46,251

2022

$11,594 (+19.3%)

$10,881 + $37,119

$48,000

2021

$9,717 (+3.4%)

$7,742 + $27,538

$35,280

2020

$9,398 (+0.8%)

$7,742 + $27,538

$35,280

2019

$9,323 (−14.5%)

$7,742 + $31,458

$39,200

2018

$10,903 (+0.3%)

$6,696 + $34,839

$41,535

2017

$10,874 (+1.5%)

$6,696 + $34,839

$41,535

2016

$10,711 (+8.5%)

$6,696 + $34,839

$41,535

2015

$9,876 (+1.8%)

$5,859 + $28,786

$34,645

2014

$9,698 (+5.8%)

$5,859 + $28,786

$34,645

2013

$9,168 (−7.5%)

$5,859 + $28,786

$34,645

2012

$9,912 (+3.9%)

$6,905 + $36,118

$43,023

2011

$9,537 (+0.8%)

$6,905 + $36,118

$43,023

2010

$9,461 (−1.8%)

$6,905 + $36,118

$43,023

2009

$9,633 (−3.1%)

$7,114 + $39,665

$46,779

2008

$9,942 (+28.1%)

$11,383 + $41,776

$53,159

2007

$7,762

$11,383 + $41,776

$53,159

Tax history for 888 N Merrill St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$11,653 (+0.5%)

$10,881 + $35,370

$46,251

2022

$11,594 (+19.3%)

$10,881 + $37,119

$48,000

2021

$9,717 (+3.4%)

$7,742 + $27,538

$35,280

2020

$9,398 (+0.8%)

$7,742 + $27,538

$35,280

2019

$9,323 (−14.5%)

$7,742 + $31,458

$39,200

2018

$10,903 (+0.3%)

$6,696 + $34,839

$41,535

2017

$10,874 (+1.5%)

$6,696 + $34,839

$41,535

2016

$10,711 (+8.5%)

$6,696 + $34,839

$41,535

2015

$9,876 (+1.8%)

$5,859 + $28,786

$34,645

2014

$9,698 (+5.8%)

$5,859 + $28,786

$34,645

2013

$9,168 (−7.5%)

$5,859 + $28,786

$34,645

2012

$9,912 (+3.9%)

$6,905 + $36,118

$43,023

2011

$9,537 (+0.8%)

$6,905 + $36,118

$43,023

2010

$9,461 (−1.8%)

$6,905 + $36,118

$43,023

2009

$9,633 (−3.1%)

$7,114 + $39,665

$46,779

2008

$9,942 (+28.1%)

$11,383 + $41,776

$53,159

2007

$7,762

$11,383 + $41,776

$53,159

*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

8,370 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,800

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cook County

APN

09251210480000

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)
Attached Garage
Garage On-Site
Owned Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms (Above Grade): 3

Master Bedroom Information
Size: 15X12
On Main Level
Parquet Flooring

Bedroom #2 Information
Size: 13X13
On Main Level
Parquet Flooring

Bedroom #3 Information
Size: 13X12
On Main Level
Parquet Flooring

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Master Bath
Soaking Tub

Living Room Information
Size: 21X16
On Main Level
Parquet Flooring

Family Room Information
Size: 14X13
On Main Level
Parquet Flooring

Dining Room Information
Separate Dining Room
Size: 16X14
On Main Level
Parquet Flooring

Kitchen Information
Size: 18X13
Eating Area (Table Space)
On Main Level
Ceramic/Porcelain Tile Flooring

Laundry Room Information
Size: 18X12
In Basement

Additional Rooms Information
Exercise Room, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room
Full Basement
Finished Basement

Additional Room #1 Information
Office
Size: 13X11
In Basement
Vinyl Flooring

Additional Room #2 Information
Recreation Room
Size: 45X27
In Basement
Carpet Flooring

Additional Room #3 Information
Exercise Room
Size: 13X13
In Basement
Vinyl Flooring

Additional Room #4 Information
Storage
Size: 10X8
In Basement

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
In Living Room
See-Through/Multi-Sided, Wood Burning

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

Heating & Cooling
Gas Heating, Forced Air Heating
Central Air Conditioning

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
Built Before 1978
Age: 51-60 Years
Brick Exterior

Property Features
Brick Paver Patio

Lot Information
Dimensions: 90X97X90X90
Less Than .25 Acre

Property Information
# of Rooms: 10
Ownership: Fee Simple
Main Sq. Ft.: 2097
Basement Sq. Ft.: 1823
Finished Basement Sq. Ft.: 1823
Aprox. Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3920
Parcel Identification Number: 09251210480000

Financial

Financial Information
Tax: $9,876.31
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
Special Service Area: N
Finance Code: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water: Public
Sewer (Public)

Location

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
Township: MAINE
Corporate Limits: PARK RIDGE
Directions: Oakton, south on Michael John Dr, left on Merrill to house.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,370 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Cook County
APN: 09251210480000

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 11, 2026

Other

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

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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Estimated sale price

$717,000 – $867,000

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Home values near 888 N Merrill St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
885 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1833 Sq. Ft.	$656,122
869 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1534 Sq. Ft.	$688,082

Address	Redfin Estimate
877 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2732 Sq. Ft.	$963,444
864 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$620,708

Address	Redfin Estimate
873 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3584 Sq. Ft.	$1,144,564
881 N Merrill Street, Park Ridge, IL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$630,689

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