Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,860 sqft$273/sqft
717 S Chester Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,842 sq ftLot Size
1939Year Built
$273/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming 2 story colonial home, situated on a very deep 176' foot lot located in one of Park Ridge's best locations. Entering through the foyer you will find a beautiful living room with a wood burning fireplace, hardwood flooring and an access door to the outside deck. Separate formal dining room with hardwood flooring and gorgeous built-in cabinets. First floor bedroom can be used as an office/den. Half bath on main level. Second level features full bath with 3 bedrooms and hardwood flooring. Also,...Charming 2 story colonial home, situated on a very deep 176' foot lot located in one of Park Ridge's best locations. Entering through the foyer you will find a beautiful living room with a wood burning fireplace, hardwood flooring and an access door to the outside deck. Separate formal dining room with hardwood flooring and gorgeous built-in cabinets. First floor bedroom can be used as an office/den. Half bath on main level. Second level features full bath with 3 bedrooms and hardwood flooring. Also, on the second level in the hallway there is an access door to the outside balcony overlooking the huge backyard. Laundry chute on second level. Detached garage. Bring your decorating ideas! Property being sold "As Is". Close to uptown, schools, parks and metra.
  • Listed by: Gina Knight 312.446.6133 gina@kastlekeeperllc.com • Worth Clark Realty
  • Listed by: Maria Palumbo 630.297.3730 mariapalumbo3730@gmail.com • Worth Clark Realty
Listing closed: 10/05/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 11209677

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$540,000

Avg days on market

12

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

Park Ridge, IL

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Property Information for 717 South Chester Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,233 / year
  • MLS Type: Detached Single / 2 Stories
  • County: Cook County
  • Area: Park Ridge
  • Township: Maine
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Num Of Cars: 2.0
  • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
  • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,842 SF
General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 64
  • High School District: 207
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 64
Addtl Parking Information
  • 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: Hardwood Floors
  • Num Of Rooms: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X176
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1860
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 3
  • Document Date: 2021-09-04T13:40:48
  • Photos Count: 28
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: None
  • Master Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Carpet
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Kitchen Flooring: Vinyl
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X10
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Room Window Treatments: Blinds
  • Living Room Dimensions: 25X15

Property History for 717 South Chester Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 5, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1477054889

$507,500
Oct 5, 2021

Sold

MRED #11209677

$507,500
Sep 7, 2021

Contingent

MRED #11209677

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/05/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1477054889

$507,500
10/05/2021

Sold

MRED #11209677

$507,500
09/07/2021

Contingent

MRED #11209677

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

Public Records for 717 South Chester Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$15,045Additions$30,955Total$46,000
Tax Record2023$11,585 ($965 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,860 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,860 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,850 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938CountyCOOKAPN09-35-305-011Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 717 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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