1026 Prairie Avenue

Closed 12/15/17
Closed 12/15/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$380,000
3 beds1,213 sqft

1026 Prairie Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.17 acresLot Size
1926Year Built
$313/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Traditional and spacious older home...stellar location. Wood burning fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves...great nostalgic feel. Some wallpaper, old paneling...but loads of warmth and charm. Eyebrow dormer adds whimsey to the curb appeal...and character to the 2nd floor bath. Nice big landing on 2nd floor. Underneath the carpeting you'll find oak floors on the main level, maple on the second. Mature, seasonal plantings make the yard a pleasure year-round, and the big deck with screened gazebo...Traditional and spacious older home...stellar location. Wood burning fireplace flanked by built-in bookshelves...great nostalgic feel. Some wallpaper, old paneling...but loads of warmth and charm. Eyebrow dormer adds whimsey to the curb appeal...and character to the 2nd floor bath. Nice big landing on 2nd floor. Underneath the carpeting you'll find oak floors on the main level, maple on the second. Mature, seasonal plantings make the yard a pleasure year-round, and the big deck with screened gazebo lets you enjoy it! Ready for your ideas/elbow grease. 91 year old unfinished basement. Reasonable walk to Metra station and Uptown Park Ridge. Park District Fitness Center nearby.

    Sold By RE/MAX Properties Northwest

    • Listed by: Susan 847.962.9116 susan.bragg@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    Listing closed: 12/15/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09745619
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    Median sold price

    $440,000

    Avg days on market

    19

    Sale-to-list ratio

    99.9%

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    Property Information for 1026 Prairie Avenue

    Property Details

    • Taxes: $6,551 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Park Ridge
    • Township: MAINE
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Air Conditioning Type: Window/Wall Units - 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
    • Architectural Style: Bungalow

    Building Information

    • Year Built: 1926
    • Lot Size: 0.17 AC / 7,501 SF

    General Information

    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 64
    • High School District: 207
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 64
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: North, South, East, West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No

    Property Information

    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 2
    • Basement Description: Unfinished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Gazebo, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X150
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
    • General Information: Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1213
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 16
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 09-09-2017

    Room Information

    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 13X11
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X14
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X14
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 16X9
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X12
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 19X14
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 6X7

    Property History for 1026 Prairie Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Dec 15, 2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #612060167

    		$380,000—
    Dec 15, 2017

    Sold

    MRED #09745619

    		$380,000—
    Oct 11, 2017

    Pending

    MRED #09745619

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    12/15/2017

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #612060167

    $380,000
    12/15/2017

    Sold

    MRED #09745619

    $380,000
    10/11/2017

    Pending

    MRED #09745619

    —

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    Public records

    1026 Prairie Avenue

    Beds

    3

    Baths

    1.5

    Total Finished SqFt

    1,213 SqFt

    Above Grade Finished SqFt

    1,213 SqFt

    Stories

    2

    Lot Size

    7,500 SqFt

    Schools near 1026 Prairie Avenue

    This home is within Maine Township Hsd 207 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    George Washington Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Lincoln Middle School
    		Public - 6 to 8
    Maine South High School
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Ralph J Frost Academy
    		Public - 9 to 12
    Rating
    School
    Distance
    George Washington Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Lincoln Middle School
    Public6 to 8

    Maine South High School
    Public9 to 12

    Ralph J Frost Academy
    Public9 to 12

    School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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