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Last Sold Price
4 beds4,033 sqft$219/sqft
617 S Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,387 sq ftLot Size
2001Year Built
$219/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this lovely 4 bedroom, 3.1 bath home with over 4,ooo square feet of living space. This all brick colonial is custom built with attention to detail. Gourmet eat-in kitchen and large walk-in pantry. Formal dining room and 1st floor office. Spacious master suite with two walk-in closets. Great finished basement with plenty of storage. Whole house generator, zoned heating and cooling. Extra large lot with 3 car garage. Convenient location, walk to schools and shops. See feature sheet.Welcome to this lovely 4 bedroom, 3.1 bath home with over 4,ooo square feet of living space. This all brick colonial is custom built with attention to detail. Gourmet eat-in kitchen and large walk-in pantry. Formal dining room and 1st floor office. Spacious master suite with two walk-in closets. Great finished basement with plenty of storage. Whole house generator, zoned heating and cooling. Extra large lot with 3 car garage. Convenient location, walk to schools and shops. See feature sheet.

    Sold By Century 21 Elm, Realtors

    Listing closed: 07/31/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 09883190

    Recent comparable sales

    Median sold price

    $920,000

    Avg days on market

    7

    Sale-to-list ratio

    101.4%

    Park Ridge, IL

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    Property Information for 617 South Chester Avenue

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $20,529 / 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: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Colonial
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 2001
    • Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,387 SF
    General Information
    School Information
    • Elementary School District: 64
    • Elementary School: THEODORE ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SC
    • 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: Garage Door Opener(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: No
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
    • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room, Storage
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 2 Stories
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
    • Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, Intercom, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: No
    • Rehabilitated: No
    • Built Before 1978: No
    • Age: 16-20 Years
    • Type Detached: 2 Stories
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 56 X 177 X 50 X 177
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: None
    • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
    • Assessor Square Footage: 3751
    Property and Assessments
    • Photos Count: 43
    Virtual Tour/Additional Media
    • Virtual Tour: None
    • Virtual Tour YN: No
    • Virtual Tour Date: 03-18-2018
    Room Information
    Master Bedroom Information
    • Master Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Master Bedroom
    • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
    • Master Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • Master Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X21
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 2nd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X15
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X15
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X13
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X15
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Family Room Dimensions: 15X21
    Kitchen Information
    • Kitchen Level: Main
    • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
    • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Island,Pantry-Walk-in
    • Kitchen Flooring: Hardwood
    • Kitchen Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X19
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Ceramic Tile
    • Laundry Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Laundry Dimensions: 7X9
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
    • Living Room Dimensions: 13X15
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: Blinds
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Other
    Storage Room 1 Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Storage
    • Dimensions: 19X26
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 21X34

    Property History for 617 South Chester Avenue

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Jul 31, 2018

    Sold

    MRED #09883190

    $882,000
    Jul 28, 2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #632309909

    $882,000
    Apr 7, 2018

    Pending

    MRED #09883190

    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    07/31/2018

    Sold

    MRED #09883190

    $882,000
    07/28/2018

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #632309909

    $882,000
    04/07/2018

    Pending

    MRED #09883190

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

    Public Records for 617 South Chester Avenue

    Taxable ValueLand$15,960Additions$73,895Total$89,855
    Tax Record2023$24,387 ($2,032 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,751 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,751 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,388 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001CountyCOOKAPN09-35-305-046Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 617 South 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
    Theodore Roosevelt 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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