Last Sold Price
3 beds1,213 sqft$313/sqft
1026 Prairie Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/15/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Susan • Baird & Warner
    P: (847) 962-9116 C: (847) 962-9116 susan.bragg@bairdwarner.com

Sold By RE/MAX Properties Northwest

Property Details for 1026 Prairie Avenue

Status
MLS #
09745619
Days on Market
34
Taxes
$6,551 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Detached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built
1926
Lot Size
0.17 AC / 7,501 SF
Area
Park Ridge
Township
MAINE
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Air Conditioning Type
Window/Wall Units - 2
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
Architectural Style
Bungalow

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$435,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

101.1%

Park Ridge, IL

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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 1026 Prairie Avenue

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,501 SF

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Property Information for 1026 Prairie Avenue

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

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1026 Prairie Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$12,750Additions$26,866Total$39,616
Tax Record2023$9,852 ($821 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,213 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,213 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyCOOKAPN09-35-108-017Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1026 Prairie Avenue

This home is within Maine Township Hsd 207 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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