426 South Chester Avenue

Closed 3/10/21
Closed 3/10/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$905,000
5 beds3,600 sqft$251/sqft
426 S Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,851 sq ftLot Size
1999Year Built
$251/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this classic, traditional red-brick home with open front porch and in-town location. Open the door to a 20-foot entrance and Juliette staircase. This well-maintained home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, located on a large lot (appx 50 x 178), with a 3-car garage and alley access. This home features hardwood floors, fireplace in family room. Finished basement with bedroom and full bath, first floor laundry and mud room. The newly landscaped, fenced-in yard offers brick paver, deck, sprinkling...Welcome to this classic, traditional red-brick home with open front porch and in-town location. Open the door to a 20-foot entrance and Juliette staircase. This well-maintained home offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, located on a large lot (appx 50 x 178), with a 3-car garage and alley access. This home features hardwood floors, fireplace in family room. Finished basement with bedroom and full bath, first floor laundry and mud room. The newly landscaped, fenced-in yard offers brick paver, deck, sprinkling system. This home is located on a tree-lined street with close to uptown Park Ridge, train and restaurants. Washington Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and the Park Ridge Community Center and Parks are also within close distance.

    Sold By Century 21 Elm, Realtors

    • Listed by: Kathy O'Sullivan 847.366.8954 kosullivan@bhhschicago.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
    Listing closed: 03/10/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10962141

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    Property Information for 426 South Chester Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $21,509 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Park Ridge
    • Township: Maine
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 3.0
    • Num Of Cars: 3.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
    • Architectural Style: Traditional
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1999
    • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,851 SF
    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
    • Garage Details: Transmitter(s)
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Detached
    • Parking: Garage
    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: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 12
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 1
    • Community Features: Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Full
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 5
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished, Egress Window
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Breakfast Room, Office, Play Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Refrigerator-Bar, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Wine Cooler/Refrigerator
    • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 21-25 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X177
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
    • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 4
    • Document Date: 2021-01-04T15:41:08
    • Photos Count: 43
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 01-05-2021
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X16
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X11
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #5 Information
    • 5th Bedroom Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Bedroom 5
    • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 16X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X13
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Family Room Dimensions: 20X18
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Island,Pantry-Closet
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 17X14
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Hardwood
    • Laundry Dimensions: 8X11
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Living Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Carpet
    Additional Room #5 Information
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Hardwood
    Additional Room #7 Information
    • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 8X8
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    • Dimensions: 13X9
    Play Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Play Room
    • Dimensions: 14X13
    Office Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Office
    • Dimensions: 12X11
    Breakfast Room Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Breakfast Room
    • Dimensions: 18X11
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Dimensions: 12X12

    Property History for 426 South Chester Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Mar 10, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #694313506

    		$905,000—
    Mar 10, 2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1455444516

    		$905,000—
    Mar 10, 2021

    Sold

    MRED #10962141

    		$905,000—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    03/10/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #694313506

    $905,000
    03/10/2021

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #1455444516

    $905,000
    03/10/2021

    Sold

    MRED #10962141

    $905,000

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

    Public Records for 426 South Chester Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$15,045Additions$65,553Total$80,598
    Tax Record2023$20,975 ($1,748 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,386 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,386 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,850 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001CountyCOOKAPN09-35-125-014Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 426 South Chester Avenue

    This home is within Maine Township Hsd 207 School District.
    Rating
    School
    Type
    Grades
    Distance
    George Washington Elementary School
    		Public - K to 5
    Lincoln 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
    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

    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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