238 S Merrill St

Park Ridge, IL 60068

$950,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,664 Sq. Ft.
$259 / Sq. Ft.
3,664
Sq. Ft.
$259
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 4/8/25
Closed 4/8/25
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Description

Don't miss this charming home in a prime location! Just a short walk to both Uptown Park Ridge and Downtown Edison Park, you'll have easy access to fantastic restaurants, Metra stations, the library, a movie theater, cozy coffee shops, and more. Step inside to a warm and inviting living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace, seamlessly connected to a formal dining area with access to the backyard. The beautifully updated kitchen opens to a spacious family room, complemented by a full bath and a...Don't miss this charming home in a prime location! Just a short walk to both Uptown Park Ridge and Downtown Edison Park, you'll have easy access to fantastic restaurants, Metra stations, the library, a movie theater, cozy coffee shops, and more. Step inside to a warm and inviting living room featuring a wood-burning fireplace, seamlessly connected to a formal dining area with access to the backyard. The beautifully updated kitchen opens to a spacious family room, complemented by a full bath and a convenient first-floor office. Upstairs, you'll find five bedrooms, including a true primary ensuite with a private balcony and walk-in closet. A fully finished basement adds even more living space, complete with a second kitchen, a gas fireplace, and custom-built storage. This home is packed with premium features, including a heated garage with a thermostat, a back patio with a gas supply for grilling, and separate furnace and AC systems for the lower and upper levels for personalized comfort. Additional highlights include energy-efficient Pella windows with interior blinds, a 75-gallon water heater perfect for the basement jacuzzi tub, and a double battery backup sump pump system for peace of mind. Recent upgrades include a brand-new upper-level furnace and AC (2024), a stunning composite deck with aluminum railings (2023), fully renovated first-level and upper-level bathrooms (2019-2020), and numerous other enhancements throughout. This is a home you won't want to miss!
  1. Listed by Craig Fallico • Dream Town Real Estate
    P: (847)-430-4853 C: (847)-226-0834 cfallico@dreamtown.com;craigfallicoshowings@dreamtown.com

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Property Details for 238 South Merrill Street

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
Num of Interior Fireplaces
2
LISTING CLOSED: 04/08/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 238 South Merrill Street

StatusClosed
MLS #12282902
Days on Market1
Taxes$14,570 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1926
Lot Size-
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 238 South Merrill Street

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size-

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Property Information for 238 South Merrill Street

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, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Num Of Rooms: 12
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter
  • Basement Type: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Basement Sq Ft: 1184
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Den, Recreation Room, Kitchen, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Cooktop, Oven, Humidifier
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2020
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 2480
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3664
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 3664
  • Main Sq Ft: 1208
  • Upper Sq Ft: 1272
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X150X53X153
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Construction: Brick
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train
  • North Coordinate: 8
  • West Coordinate: 9
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 1184.0
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2508
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-04-07T19:41:00
  • Photos Count: 40
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
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: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X9
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 13X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 17X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X9
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 20X12
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 10X5
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Dimensions: 32X16
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Dimensions: 10X5
Den Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Den
  • Dimensions: 13X10

Property History for 238 South Merrill Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 8, 2025

Sold

MRED #12282902

$950,000—
Apr 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12282902

$925,000—
Apr 1, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554908559

$950,000

+9.3% / yr

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/08/2025

Sold

MRED #12282902

$950,000
04/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12282902

$925,000
04/01/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1554908559

$950,000

+9.3% / yr

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Public Records for 238 South Merrill Street

Taxable ValueLand$13,770Additions$43,230Total$57,000
Tax Record2023$14,570 ($1,214 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,508 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,508 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyCOOKAPN09-36-101-055Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 238 South Merrill Street

This home is within Maine Township Hsd 207 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Eugene Field Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Emerson 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
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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