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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,318 sqft$274/sqft
218 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,000 sq ftLot Size
1939Year Built
$274/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Stately colonial located in beautiful Park Ridge. Close to elementary school and downtown Park Ridge. Large lot at 160 feet deep. Lots of living space with a large living room (with gas fireplace) and dining room, a family room (with a gas burning stove) a large screened-in porch and a finished basement. The kitchen is spacious, with a lovely breakfast room, and there is a half bath on the first floor. There are 3 good sized bedrooms and a full bath upstairs, plus a cedar closet on the second floor...Stately colonial located in beautiful Park Ridge. Close to elementary school and downtown Park Ridge. Large lot at 160 feet deep. Lots of living space with a large living room (with gas fireplace) and dining room, a family room (with a gas burning stove) a large screened-in porch and a finished basement. The kitchen is spacious, with a lovely breakfast room, and there is a half bath on the first floor. There are 3 good sized bedrooms and a full bath upstairs, plus a cedar closet on the second floor landing and a laundry shoot to the basement. The basement also has another full bath. Hardwood floors throughout the house (except family room). Also a 2 car detached garage. Home is beings sold as is. Bring your ideas and make it your own!

    Sold By Baird & Warner

    • Listed by: Dave Blum 847.274.1298 Dave.Blum@bairdwarner.com • Baird & Warner
    Listing closed: 08/04/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 12401841

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $590,000

    Avg days on market

    14

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.3%

    Park Ridge, IL

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    Property Information for 218 North Merrill Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $14,690 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Park Ridge
    • Township: Maine
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1939
    • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 8,000 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 64
    • Elementary School: Eugene Field Elementary School
    • Jr High Middle School: Emerson Middle School
    • High School District: 207
    • High School: Maine South High School
    • Middle Or Junior School District: 64
    Addtl Parking Information
    • Parking Details: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: East
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Basement Type: Finished, Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Recreation Room, Deck, Screened Porch, Other Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.1
    Exterior Features
    • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Roof Deck
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 81-90 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X160
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Construction: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Block
    • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • North Coordinate: 41
    • East Coordinate: 12
    • Living Area Source: Taped
    • Assessor Square Footage: 2187
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 4
    • Document Date: 2025-06-24T14:27:02
    • Photos Count: 58
    • OpenHouse Count: 0
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 06-24-2025
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X13
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X9
    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: 11X15
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 14X15
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 9X20
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 15X9
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 13X23
    Deck Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Deck
    • Dimensions: 12X12
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 22X10
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 12X9
    Other Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Other Room
    • Dimensions: 13X15
    Screened Porch Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Screened Porch
    • Dimensions: 17X8

    Property History for 218 North Merrill Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Aug 4, 2025

    Sold

    MRED #12401841

    $635,000
    Aug 1, 2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1909174436

    $635,000
    Jul 30, 2025

    Expired

    MRED #12401841

    $599,000
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    08/04/2025

    Sold

    MRED #12401841

    $635,000
    08/01/2025

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1909174436

    $635,000
    07/30/2025

    Expired

    MRED #12401841

    $599,000

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

    Public Records for 218 North Merrill Street

    Taxable ValueLand$14,400Additions$43,040Total$57,440
    Tax Record2023$14,690 ($1,224 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,187 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,187 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939CountyCOOKAPN09-25-318-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 218 North Merrill Street

    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
    Eugene Field Elementary School
    PublicK to 5

    Emerson 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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