809 W Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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809 W Touhy Avenue,Park Ridge, IL 60068
$425,000
- 3 Beds
- 1 Baths
- 1,196 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by:len altimari
Office:berkshire hathaway homeservices chicago
MLS#:12350751
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$425,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$355.35
About this home
One-of-a-kind historic cottage just blocks from the Metra and vibrant Uptown Park Ridge. This charming home offers incredible walkability to everything - including the iconic Pickwick Theatre, shopping, dining, fitness centers, the public library, top-rated schools, the lively Saturday Farmers Market, and a short walk to Centennial Park, the Community Center, and pool. Inside, you'll find a sunlit open layout with beautiful hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, three bedrooms, and a fully renovated bathroom. The full unfinished basement provides excellent storage and the potential to customize additional living space. The home sits on a large, sunny lot - perfect for gardening, with excellent exposure and a premium Rain Bird built-in sprinkler system to keep everything lush. A detached one-car garage and two additional parking spaces offer rare convenience in this prime location. Key updates include a new fence (2018); new roof, siding, gutters, and rebuilt front porch (2019); a new bathroom, refreshed kitchen, updated foyer tilework, and landscaping (2020); plus newer plumbing and electric throughout. A perfect blend of timeless charm and modern comfort in one of Park Ridge's most desirable neighborhoods.
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Home facts
- Year built:1889
- Listing Id #:12350751
- Added:105 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 13, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:1
- Full bathrooms:1
- Living area:1,196 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiator(s)
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1889
- Building area:1,196 sq. ft.
Schools
- High school:Maine South High School
- Middle school:Lincoln Middle School
- Elementary school:Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$425,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$355.35
- Tax amount:$8,685 (2023)
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