852 North Merrill Street

Closed 10/6/20
Closed 10/6/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$855,000
4 beds4,500 sqft$190/sqft
852 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$190/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Everything is brand new and low taxes! This sprawling ranch in the highly desirable Michael John/Country club area sits on over a quarter of an acre. There is over 4500 sq ft of living space. 4 bedrooms all on the main level. Two of the bedrooms are en-suites. 3.5 baths, 2.5 car attached garage w/ new overhead door. First floor laundry room. First floor family room. Hardwood Floors throughout. Walk-in closets. Overhead sewers, 2 Fireplaces, Custom cabinetry, Quartz counters, LED fixtures, SS appliances....Everything is brand new and low taxes! This sprawling ranch in the highly desirable Michael John/Country club area sits on over a quarter of an acre. There is over 4500 sq ft of living space. 4 bedrooms all on the main level. Two of the bedrooms are en-suites. 3.5 baths, 2.5 car attached garage w/ new overhead door. First floor laundry room. First floor family room. Hardwood Floors throughout. Walk-in closets. Overhead sewers, 2 Fireplaces, Custom cabinetry, Quartz counters, LED fixtures, SS appliances. Marble Backsplash. New concrete driveway, walkways, & 14x30 patio. New A/C, 75 Gal. HWT, copper piping, 200 amp electrical service. The yard is one of the biggest in the area, plenty of room for a pool, plus room to entertain & is fully fenced. TONS of storage. 2 blocks to Northwest Park & Field Elementary School. Professionally designed. Please see feature sheet in additional info for a complete list of updates, & survey. All work was done with permits per city of Park Ridge and reputable in town builder True Dimensions inc. The home in one word is PERFECTION!

    Sold By Redfin Corporation

    • Listed by: Madeline Heller 847.736.3371 madelineheller1@gmail.com • RE/MAX Properties Northwest
    Listing closed: 10/06/2020 12:00 AM • Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 10847847

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    Avg days on market

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    Sale-to-list ratio

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    Property Information for 852 North Merrill Street

    Property Details
    • Taxes: $11,611 / year
    • MLS Type: Detached Single / 1 Story
    • County: Cook County
    • Area: Park Ridge
    • Township: Maine
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Num Of Garage Spaces: 2.5
    • Num Of Cars: 2.5
    • Parking Included in Price: Yes
    • Air Conditioning Type: Central Air
    • Num of Interior Fireplaces: 2
    • Heat/Fuel: Natural Gas, Forced Air
    • Architectural Style: Ranch
    Building Information
    • Year Built: 1964
    • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,913 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), 7 Foot or more high garage door
    • Garage On Site: true
    • Garage Ownership: Owned
    • Garage Type: Attached
    • Parking: Garage
    Taxes and HOA Information
    • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
    • Association Fee Includes: None
    • Master Association Fee: No
    • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
    Property Information
    Interior Features
    • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Num Of Rooms: 9
    • Bedrooms Total: 4
    • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
    • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
    • Attic: Pull Down Stair
    • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
    • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Gas Log
    • Basement Type: Full
    • Bedrooms Possible: 4
    • Air Conditioning: Central Air
    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
    • Basement Description: Finished
    • Dining Room: Separate
    • Basement Bathrooms: No
    • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room, Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Num of Baths: 3.1
    Exterior Features
    • Type: 1 Story
    Utilities / Equipment
    • Sewer: Sewer-Public, Overhead Sewers
    • Water: Lake Michigan
    • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Cooktop
    • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
    Property/Lot Information
    • Exterior Property Features: Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens
    • New Construction YN: No
    • Rebuilt: Yes
    • Rebuilt Year: 2020
    • Rehabilitated: Yes
    • Rehab Year: 2020
    • Built Before 1978: Yes
    • Age: 51-60 Years
    • Type Detached: 1 Story
    • Total Sq Ft: 0
    • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
    • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
    • Lot Description: Fenced Yard
    • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
    • Lot Dimensions: 80 X 137 X 94 X 132
    • Waterfront: No
    • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
    • Driveway: Concrete
    • Exterior Building Type: Brick
    • Roof Type: Asphalt
    • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
    • General Information: School Bus Service
    • Living Area Source: Builder
    Property and Assessments
    • Public Document Count: 2
    • Document Date: 2020-09-18T01:02:59
    • Photos Count: 39
    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 Window Treatments: None
    • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14X14
    Bedroom #2 Information
    • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 2
    • 2nd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 14X10
    Bedroom #3 Information
    • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 3
    • 3rd Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 3rd Bedroom Window Treatments: None
    • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
    Bedroom #4 Information
    • 4th Bedroom Level: Main
    • Room Type: Bedroom 4
    • 4th Bedroom Flooring: Hardwood
    • 4th Bedroom Window Treatments: None
    • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 13X12
    Dining Room Information
    • Dining Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
    • Dining Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Dining Room Window Treatments: None
    • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X11
    Family Room Information
    • Family Room Level: Main
    • RoomType_FR: Family Room
    • Family Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Family Room Window Treatments: None
    • Family Room Dimensions: 13X21
    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: None
    • Kitchen Dimensions: 16X15
    Laundry Information
    • Laundry Level: Main
    • Room Type: Laundry
    • Laundry Flooring: Hardwood
    • Laundry Window Treatments: None
    • Laundry Dimensions: 8X8
    Living Room Information
    • Living Room Level: Main
    • Room Type: Living Room
    • Living Room Flooring: Hardwood
    • Living Room Window Treatments: None
    • Living Room Dimensions: 21X19
    Additional Room #1 Information
    • Addtl Room 1 Flooring: Carpet
    • Addtl Room 1 Window Treatments: None
    Additional Room #2 Information
    • Addtl Room 2 Flooring: Vinyl
    • Addtl Room 2 Window Treatments: None
    Recreation Room Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Recreation Room
    • Dimensions: 49X56
    Utility Room Lower Level Information
    • Room Level: Basement
    • Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
    • Dimensions: 9X22

    Property History for 852 North Merrill Street

    DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
    Oct 6, 2020

    Sold

    MRED #10847847

    		$855,000—
    Oct 5, 2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #684124171

    		$855,000

    +217.4% / yr

    Sep 17, 2020

    Pending

    MRED #10847847

    		—
    DateEvent & SourcePrice
    10/06/2020

    Sold

    MRED #10847847

    $855,000
    10/05/2020

    Sold (Public Record)

    Public Record #684124171

    $855,000

    +217.4% / yr

    09/17/2020

    Pending

    MRED #10847847

    —

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

    Public Records for 852 North Merrill Street

    Taxable ValueLand$15,488Additions$46,495Total$61,983
    Tax Record2023$15,203 ($1,267 / month)
    Home Facts
    Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,870 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,870 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,914 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1964CountyCOOKAPN09-25-121-061Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

    Schools near 852 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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