523 North Merrill Street

Closed 7/30/20
Closed 7/30/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$558,000
2 beds2,500 sqft$223/sqft
523 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,799 sq ftLot Size
1926Year Built
$223/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

One of a kind, extraordinary, Country Club area gem for today's lifestyle, restored inside and out. Circa 1926 stucco Spanish/Mediterranean ranch featuring distinctive architecture, craftsmanship and character throughout. Everything has been restored, replaced, updated. The Spanish (metal) clay tile roof, gutters, chimney, water service upgrade, drain tiles/sump pump/backup battery, waterproofing, copper plumbing, electrical, high efficiency boiler, hot water heater, thermostat, air conditioner,...One of a kind, extraordinary, Country Club area gem for today's lifestyle, restored inside and out. Circa 1926 stucco Spanish/Mediterranean ranch featuring distinctive architecture, craftsmanship and character throughout. Everything has been restored, replaced, updated. The Spanish (metal) clay tile roof, gutters, chimney, water service upgrade, drain tiles/sump pump/backup battery, waterproofing, copper plumbing, electrical, high efficiency boiler, hot water heater, thermostat, air conditioner, metal porch railings, metal mailbox, cement porches/walkways, windows, stripped and stained woodwork, refinished hardwood floors, stone floors, french doors, storm doors, gas log for fireplace, cherry wood cabinet kitchen, black granite counters and stainless steel french door fridge, dishwasher, sink, cook top, micro, double oven and custom breakfast nook, flooring is marble and granite combo. PLUS a totally re-done LL in the English basement with big windows, carpeted floors, stone tiled floors, family room, custom wet bar with granite counter top, beverage fridge, stove, custom wine closet, gorgeous bathroom, laundry room, walk in closet across from the washer & dryer & built in ironing center. Bonus room for storage, office, or guest bedroom. Walk out from LL to yard featuring a flagstone patio; newer 2 car garage built in 2005. It is impossible to list everything here that has been done. Some of the restored/cherished features of this home: leaded glass windows, built in bookcases, the LR hearth, interior (solid wood) doors, baseboards, moldings, main level bathroom wall subway tile and floor tile, bathroom light fixtures, glass door knobs. What do you think it would cost to rebuild this home today?

    Sold By RE/MAX Properties Northwest

    • Listed by: Maija Zaimins maijasellshomes@gmail.com • Weichert, Realtors - All Pro
    Listing closed: 07/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10707439

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 523 North Merrill Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $8,069 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Park Ridge
    • Subdivision: Country Club
    • Township: Maine
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
    • Num Of Cars: 2.0
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
    • Heat/Fuel: Hot Water/Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
    • Architectural Style: Mediter./Spanish, Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1926
    • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,799 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
    • Direction Faces: West
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Additional Parcels: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 10
    • Bedrooms Total: 2
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Gas Starter
    • Basement Type: Full, English
    • Bedrooms Possible: 2
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access
    • Basement Sq Ft: 1114
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room
    • Room Type: Eating Area, Bonus Room, Recreation Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Family Room
    • Num of Baths: 2.0
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2010
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 91-100 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 1406
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 2520
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 2520
    • Main Sq Ft: 1406
    • Lot Description: Landscaped Professionally
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 50X135
    • Other Structures: None
    • Zero Lot Line: No
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete,Side Drive
    • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
    • Roof Type: Metal, Other
    • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
    • Below Grade Finished Area: 1114.0
    • Living Area Source: Estimated
    Property and Assessments
    • Buyer Financing: Conventional
    • Public Document Count: 1
    • Document Date: 2020-05-06T18:35:34
    • Photos Count: 54
    • Rural: N
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Additional Media Type 1: 3D Tour
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bedroom Size: 16X11
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Shades
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 2nd Bedroom Size: 12X11
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Shades
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Size: 15X13
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: Curtains/Drapes
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Lower
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Carpet
    • Family Room Size: 14X9
    • Family Room Window Treatments: None
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space,Galley
    • Kitchen Flooring: Granite
    • Kitchen Size: 15X9
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: Shades
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Stone
    • Laundry Size: 8X7
    • Laundry Window Treatments: None
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Size: 21X13
    • Living Room Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Granite
    • Addtl Room 1 Size: 6X9
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: Shades
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Stone
    • Addtl Room 2 Size: 11X9
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #3 Information
    • Addtl Room 3 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 3 Size: 22X13
    • Addtl Room 3 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #4 Information
    • Addtl Room 4 Flooring: Stone
    • Addtl Room 4 Size: 6X5
    • Addtl Room 4 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #5 Information
    • Addtl Room 5 Flooring: Stone
    • Addtl Room 5 Size: 7X4
    • Addtl Room 5 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #6 Information
    • Addtl Room 6 Size: 11X8
    • Addtl Room 6 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #7 Information
    • Addtl Room 7 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 7 Size: 26X11
    • Addtl Room 7 Window Treatments: None
    Walk In Closet 1 Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Walk In Closet
    Foyer Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Foyer
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    Eating Area Information
    • Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Eating Area
    Bonus Room Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Bonus Room
    Bar or Entertainment Room Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Bar/Entertainment
    Family Room Down Information
    • Room Level: Lower
    • Room Type: Family Room - Down

    Property History for 523 North Merrill Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 30, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10707439

    		$558,000—
    Jul 28, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #680662275

    		$558,000

    +1.1% / yr

    Jun 26, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10707439

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/30/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10707439

    $558,000
    07/28/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #680662275

    $558,000

    +1.1% / yr

    06/26/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10707439

    —

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

    Public Records for 523 North Merrill Street

    Taxable ValueLand$12,240Additions$40,760Total$53,000
    Tax Record2023$12,765 ($1,064 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,406 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,406 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyCOOKAPN09-25-303-003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 523 North 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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