Last Sold Price
3 beds1,302 sqft$361/sqft
222 Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Description

This home offers an open concept living style on the first floor. Beautiful picture windows flood the living area with light. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors. Fabulous updated kitchen, SS appliances, quartz countertops and breakfast bar. There are three spacious bedrooms (two can accommodate a king bed) on the second floor with professionally installed closet organizers. A good size hall bath services the second floor. The lower level offers an oversized family room...This home offers an open concept living style on the first floor. Beautiful picture windows flood the living area with light. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors. Fabulous updated kitchen, SS appliances, quartz countertops and breakfast bar. There are three spacious bedrooms (two can accommodate a king bed) on the second floor with professionally installed closet organizers. A good size hall bath services the second floor. The lower level offers an oversized family room complete with a full bath/shower and laundry room with exterior access. There is also a huge crawl for storage. Numerous improvements:2010-2014: Lower level rec-room refinished, lower level bath remodeled. Roof, siding and gutters replaced. Closet organizers added. 2015: Furnace, A/C and windows replaced. Interior doors replaced. "Ever Ready" flood control system added with transferable warranty also crawlspace cracks waterproofed. 2017-2021:Kitchen remodeled, replaced tile in foyer with hardwood and refinished hardwood floors on the first floor. Recessed lighting, new light fixtures were added. Baseboards were replaced and popcorn ceiling was removed on first floor. Entire home was repainted. Black-top drive was repaired and seal coated. A large pine tree was removed in the front yard and landscaped. This home is a few blocks from the train, uptown, shops and restaurants. A wonderful home waiting for a new owner!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/08/2021 12:00 AM

    Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

    Property Details for 222 Chester Avenue

    Status
    MLS #
    11165019
    Days on Market
    25
    Taxes
    $9,595 / year
    HOA Fees
    -
    Condo/Co-op Fees
    -
    Property Type
    MLS Type
    Detached Single / Detached Single-Split Level
    Year Built
    1969
    Lot Size
    0.14 AC / 6,250 SF
    Area
    Park Ridge
    Township
    Maine
    Ownership
    Fee Simple
    Num Of Garage Spaces
    2.0
    Num Of Parking Spaces
    2.0
    Parking Included in Price
    Yes
    Air Conditioning Type
    Central Air
    Heat/Fuel
    Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Architectural Style
    Bi-Level

    Location

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    Building Information for 222 Chester Avenue

    Stories-Year Built1969Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,250 SF

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    Property Information for 222 Chester Avenue

    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 64
    • Elementary School: George B Carpenter Elementary Sc
    • 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: Asphalt, Side Driveway, 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 Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Open Floorplan
    • Num Of Rooms: 7
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Door Features: Panel Door(s)
    • Window Features: Screens,Storm Window(s)
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Paved
    • Basement Type: Finished, Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Walk-Out Access
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement Sq Ft: 0
    • Dining Room: L-shaped
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Room Type: No additional rooms
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Levels: Bi-Level
    • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
    • Type: Split Level
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Humidifier
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
    Property/Lot Information
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: Split Level
    • Total Sq Ft: 2004
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2004
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2004
    • Lower Sq Ft: 702
    • Main Sq Ft: 651
    • Upper Sq Ft: 651
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 125
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick
    • Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    • Assessor Square Footage: 1302
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2021-07-22T18:12:51
    • Photos Count: 19
    • Rural: N
    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: 17X11
    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: 12X10
    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: 12X10
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Lower
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 26X16
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X13
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Dimensions: 13X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 24X13

    Property History for 222 Chester Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 8, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #11165019

    $470,000
    Oct 5, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1474656264

    $470,000

    +4.2% / yr

    Sep 3, 2021

    Pending

    MRED #11165019

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/08/2021

    Sold

    MRED #11165019

    $470,000
    10/05/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1474656264

    $470,000

    +4.2% / yr

    09/03/2021

    Pending

    MRED #11165019

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

    Public Records for 222 Chester Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$8,125Additions$35,875Total$44,000
    Tax Record2023$11,042 ($920 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,302 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,302 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,250 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968CountyCOOKAPN09-26-313-050

    Schools near 222 Chester 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 B Carpenter 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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    This home: 222 Chester Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
    $470,000
    3
    1,302
    6,250
    $136,500
    4
    4
    2,009
    3,125
    $272,500
    6,098
    3
    1
    1,728
    6,250
    $509,000
    3
    1,650
    6,290
    $350,000
    3
    1,500
    9,375

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