$1,035,000 SOLD Sep 2025
Listed at $985,000

243 Columbia Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Closed
5 beds 3 baths 2,784 sqft (assessor) Built 1924 Residential MLS #MRD12430108 2 days on market
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty · 773-631-8300 · MLS #MRD12430108 · Status: Closed
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.

Property details

Interior

Interior features
Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace details
Gas Log, Gas Starter, Decorative
Basement
Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Daylight, Full
Laundry
In Unit
Additional rooms
Recreation Room, Storage, Bedroom 5, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Mud Room
Total rooms
10

Building & exterior

Style
Bungalow
Age
100+ Years
Exterior
Brick
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Insulated Windows
Patio & porch
Deck, Porch
Exposure
North,South,East,West

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
50X119.6
Township
Maine
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Lake Michigan, Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers
Equipment
TV-Dish, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House, Water Heater-Gas

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc (64)
Junior high
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc (64)
High school
Maine South High School (207)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$13,427 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN)
09363050020000
PIN
09363050020000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
7/25/2025
Sold
9/25/2025
Sold price
$1,035,000
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