204 S Home Ave

1,708 Sq. Ft.
$456 / Sq. Ft.
1,708
Sq. Ft.
$456
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located in Park Ridge's sought-after Golden Triangle, just moments from top-rated schools, Centennial Park and 4 miles from O'Hare Airport, this home sits on a 50x132 lot and is ready for its next chapter. Originally expanded with an addition in 1957, the property offers a unique blend of character, functionality, and entertaining space. Inside, a separate dining room opens naturally into the kitchen, fitted with stainless steel appliances and a dedicated eating area that keeps daily life flowing....Located in Park Ridge's sought-after Golden Triangle, just moments from top-rated schools, Centennial Park and 4 miles from O'Hare Airport, this home sits on a 50x132 lot and is ready for its next chapter. Originally expanded with an addition in 1957, the property offers a unique blend of character, functionality, and entertaining space. Inside, a separate dining room opens naturally into the kitchen, fitted with stainless steel appliances and a dedicated eating area that keeps daily life flowing. The family room anchors the home around a wood-burning fireplace already plumbed for gas, the kind of detail you appreciate the moment temperatures drop. Up front, the living room pulls in natural light from every window and comes equipped with a projector and impressive 130-inch screen, giving you a blank canvas for movie nights, game days, or whatever your family needs it to be. Upstairs holds four bedrooms, including a through bedroom with flexible access, ideal for a nursery, home office, or guest suite depending on how your household uses it. A full bathroom rounds out the upper level. Downstairs, a laundry room with counter space makes the everyday practical, and the rec room offers additional square footage with space for storage. There is an attached 1-car garage with access to a dedicated work room and a driveway with room for four additional cars. Then there's the backyard, and it earns every bit of attention it's going to get. A screened patio leads out to an entertainer's dream: two distinct outdoor spaces that were clearly built with intention. One features a gas fire pit, refrigerator, sink, and granite countertops. The other is a fully decorated private retreat with a Tiki Bar, string lights, and its own refrigerator, a Key West escape without leaving Park Ridge. A third patio provides additional space for storage and gardening. You won't find another backyard like it. In fact, the home has been featured on both the Weather Channel and Fox News for its legendary pirate-themed Halloween display. Touhy Avenue puts Uptown just minutes away, and the schools, Centennial Park, and the aquatic center are all within walking distance. This is the address people mean when they say they want to be in Park Ridge.
  1. Listed by Danny McGovern • RE/MAX Properties Northwest
    P: (847)-293-4687 danny@themcgoverngroup.com

Property Details for 204 South Home Avenue

Area
Park Ridge
Township
Maine
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
1.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Window Unit(s)
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1

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Property Details for 204 South Home Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12666073
Days on Market1
Taxes$11,042 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1952
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,600 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 204 South Home Avenue

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,600 SF

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Property Information for 204 South Home Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 64
  • Elementary School: George Washington Elementary Sch
  • Jr High Middle School: Lincoln Middle School
  • High School District: 207
  • High School: Maine South High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 64
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Finished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 554
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Screened Porch, Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 1708
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2262
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2262
  • Main Sq Ft: 931
  • Upper Sq Ft: 777
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50x132
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 554.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1708
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2026-06-05T21:45:40
  • Photos Count: 50
  • OpenHouse Count: 1
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 10X18
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 10X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 24X18
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 11X8
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 12X20
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Dimensions: 5X6
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 6X7
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 29X20
Screened Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Dimensions: 11X10
Utility Room Lower Level Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
  • Dimensions: 3X8

Public Records for 204 South Home Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$11,220Additions$32,780Total$44,000
Tax Record2023$11,042 ($920 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,708 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,708 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952CountyCOOKAPN09-34-208-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 204 South Home 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

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204 South Home Avenue is a single family home for sale in Park Ridge, IL 60068. This listing's school districts are Maine Township Hsd 207 School District, Park Ridge Community Consolidated School District 64. Nearby schools include George Washington Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Maine South High School. 204 South Home Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,708 sqft single family home built in 1952.

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