243 Columbia Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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243 Columbia Avenue,Park Ridge, IL 60068
$985,000
- 5 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,784 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Pending
Listed by:jack guest
Office:coldwell banker realty
MLS#:12430108
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$985,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$353.81
About this home
This beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom Stunning Octagon Bungalow offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern updates, nestled on a quiet tree-lined street with lush side and backyard landscaping equipped with an inground sprinkler system. The main level features a sun-drenched living room with a decorative fireplace and built-in shelving, a formal dining room, a first-floor bedroom and full bath, and a showstopping kitchen with quartz island, custom Amish cabinetry, eating area that extends into an adjoining vaulted ceiling family room and mudroom-style back entrance. Upstairs, you'll find a private primary suite with dual closets and a full bathroom with walk-in shower, along with three additional generously sized bedrooms and a full hall bath. The expansive finished basement with incredible natural light includes a massive recreation room, home office space, laundry room, utility room, and ample storage, with convenient exterior access. Step outside to a rear deck overlooking the fully fenced yard and a paneled 2-car garage. This home offers the comfort of classic boiler radiator heat paired with a supplemental forced air system that also provides the central A/C. Major updates include: roof (2023), custom Marvin windows, and a beautifully remodeled kitchen (2021). The home's interior and exterior have been meticulously maintained. Ideally located near Edison Park dining, South Park shopping, Uptown Park Ridge, Hidden Park, and Dairy Queen. Zoned to top-rated Roosevelt Elementary, Lincoln Middle School, and Maine South High School.
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Home facts
- Year built:1924
- Listing Id #:12430108
- Added:20 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 13, 2025 at 07:45 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:5
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Living area:2,784 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1924
- Building area:2,784 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.14 Acres
Schools
- High school:Maine South High School
- Middle school:Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
- Elementary school:Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$985,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$353.81
- Tax amount:$13,427 (2023)
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