Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,080 sqft$179/sqft
305 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,751 sq ftLot Size
1926Year Built
$179/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

1st time on market since 1975. Spacious home with charm and character throughout. 1st floor family rm with wood-burning fireplace. Master bedroom on 2nd floor with full bathroom and large walk in closet. Formal dining room. Slate floor in kitchen hardwood floors everywhere else. Finished rec room with large storage room. Walk to town train and grade school. 2 car detached garage. Garden lovers back yard that you'll be proud of. Hot water tank and kitchen refrigerator newer. 1st floor windows replaced1st time on market since 1975. Spacious home with charm and character throughout. 1st floor family rm with wood-burning fireplace. Master bedroom on 2nd floor with full bathroom and large walk in closet. Formal dining room. Slate floor in kitchen hardwood floors everywhere else. Finished rec room with large storage room. Walk to town train and grade school. 2 car detached garage. Garden lovers back yard that you'll be proud of. Hot water tank and kitchen refrigerator newer. 1st floor windows replaced

    Sold By 24 Hour Real Estate LLC

    • Listed by: Kenneth 847.698.1957 KAGuzzetta@gmail.com • RE/MAX Properties Northwest
    Listing closed: 03/06/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10117599

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $610,000

    Avg days on market

    22

    Sale-to-list ratio

    98.9%

    Park Ridge, IL

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    a front view of a house with a yard
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    Property Information for 305 North Merrill Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $8,835 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1.5 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Park Ridge
    • Subdivision: COUNTRY CLUB
    • Township: MAINE
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air, Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Hot Water/Steam
    • Architectural Style: Bungalow
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1926
    • Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,751 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
    • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    Location and General Information
    • Front Exposure: 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: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
    • Num Of Rooms: 8
    • Bedrooms Total: 3
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Unfinished
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Partial
    • Bedrooms Possible: 3
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Window/Wall Unit - 1
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Recreation Room, Foyer, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 3.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1.5 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
    • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, 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: 50X129
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Asphalt
    • Exterior Building Type: Aluminum Siding
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Assessor
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Photos Count: 14
    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: 19X16
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
    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: 14X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Dimensions: 32X16
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X11
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: N/A
    • Room Type: Laundry
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Dimensions: 19X14
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 15X14
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 15X12
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 26X14

    Property History for 305 North Merrill Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 6, 2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #640751889

    $372,500
    Mar 6, 2019

    Sold

    MRED #10117599

    $372,500
    Jan 21, 2019

    Pending

    MRED #10117599

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/06/2019

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #640751889

    $372,500
    03/06/2019

    Sold

    MRED #10117599

    $372,500
    01/21/2019

    Pending

    MRED #10117599

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

    Public Records for 305 North Merrill Street

    Taxable ValueLand$12,150Additions$38,850Total$51,000
    Tax Record2023$12,942 ($1,078 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,080 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,080 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyCOOKAPN09-25-311-014

    Schools near 305 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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