243 Columbia Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068
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  243 Columbia Avenue Park Ridge, IL 60068

Active (2 Days)
$985,000
5
BED
3
BATH
2,784
SQFT

Description

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.

MLS #:
12430108
Taxes
$13,427(2023)
Lot Size
6,011 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1924
Style
Bungalow
School District
207,64
County
Cook County

Listed By

Jack Guest, Coldwell Banker Realty
John Guest, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source
Midwest Real Estate Data as distributed by MLS Grid
Last checked Jul 27 2025 at 12:20 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • 1st Floor Bedroom
  • 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Built-In Features
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Quartz Counters
  • Laundry: In Unit
  • Tv-Dish
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fan-Whole House
  • Water Heater-Gas
Property Features
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Gas Log
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter
  • Fireplace: Decorative
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Forced Air
  • Radiator(s)
  • Sep Heating Systems - 2+
  • Central Air
Basement Information
  • Finished
  • Exterior Entry
  • Rec/Family Area
  • Daylight
  • Full
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Water Source: Lake Michigan, Water Source: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
School Information
  • Elementary School: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
  • Middle School: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
  • High School: Maine South High School
Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On Site
  • Garage Owned
  • Detached
  • Garage
Living Area
  • 2,784 sqft
Location
   
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