$425,000

beds

baths

1,650

square ft

17 N Chester Avenue

Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

Closed / MLS #12748232 / Single Family / Park Ridge

Listing information updated 10/23/2026 at 5:23pm

SO MANY POSSIBILITIES AWAIT IN THIS CHARMING IN-TOWN FARMHOUSE, OVER A CENTURY OLD AND FULL OF CHARACTER. WHETHER YOU ENVISION A THOUGHTFUL REMODEL, A SPACIOUS ADDITION, OR A FRESH START WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS A RARE OPPORTUNITY IN A LOCATION THAT'S HARD TO BEAT. THE HOME FEATURES A CURB CUT LEADING TO AN ATTACHED GARAGE, PLUS CONVENIENT ALLEY ACCESS THAT OPENS THE DOOR TO BUILDING A DETACHED GARAGE AS WELL. BEST OF ALL, YOU'RE JUST MINUTES FROM EVERYTHING THAT MAKES IN-TOWN LIVING SPECIAL: THE TRAIN STATION, LIBRARY, AN INVITING MIX OF RESTAURANTS AND BARS, AND THE BELOVED PICKWICK THEATRE ARE ALL WITHIN EASY REACH. BRING YOUR VISION AND MAKE THIS CLASSIC PROPERTY YOUR OWN!

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Farmhouse

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,650

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

14x12 - Main

Dining Room:

12x10 - Main

Kitchen:

11x10 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

11x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

20x18

3rd Bedroom:

17x10

Attic:

17x6

Foyer:

8x5 - Main Level

Storage:

9x6 - Basement Level

Sun Room:

10x7 - Main Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$8,268

Tax Year:

2025

Location

Zip Code:

60068

City:

Park Ridge

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

64, 207

Elementary School:

George B Carpenter Elementary Sc

Middle School:

Emerson Middle School

High School:

Maine South High School

Architecture Style:

Farmhouse

Exterior Type:

Aluminum Siding,Frame

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Window Unit(s)

Heating System:

Gas, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Roof Type:

Asphalt

Parking Type:

Garage - Concrete,Yes,Garage Owned,Attached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Attached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

1,650

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

External Features:

Patio/Porch

Living Room:

14x12 - Main

Dining Room:

12x10 - Main

Kitchen:

11x10 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

11x10 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

20x18

3rd Bedroom:

17x10

Attic:

17x6

Foyer:

8x5 - Main Level

Storage:

9x6 - Basement Level

Sun Room:

10x7 - Main Level

Tax Amount:

$8,268

Tax Year:

2025

Zip Code:

60068

City:

Park Ridge

County:

Cook

School District(s):

64, 207

Elementary School:

George B Carpenter Elementary Sc

Middle School:

Emerson Middle School

High School:

Maine South High School

Listing Office: RE/MAX Properties Northwest

Listing Office Phone: 847.698.7000

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