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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$1,035,000
243 Columbia Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
5beds
2,784sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
6,011.28 Square Feet Lot
$994,600 Zestimate®
$372/sqft
$4,211 Estimated rent
Home value
$994,600
$945,000 - $1.04M
$4,211/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 25, 2025 at 11:42am
Listing courtesy of:
Jack Guest 773-631-8300,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
John Guest,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Amy Garvey
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12430108
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full, Shower Only)
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 238 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X12
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X4
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 506 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X22
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 800 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40X20
Storage
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 136 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X8
Other
- Level: Basement
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Exterior Entry,Rec/Family Area,Daylight,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Gas Starter, Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,784 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,011 sqft
- Dimensions: 50X119.6
Details
- Parcel number: 09363050020000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Other equipment: TV-Dish, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Whole House
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1924
Details
- Builder model: BUNGALOW
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Park Ridge
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/25/2025 | Sold | $1,035,000+5.1%$372/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12430108 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Contingent | $985,000$354/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12430108 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $985,000$354/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12430108 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,427 +4.8% | $55,440 |
| 2022 | $12,817 -10.8% | $55,440 +4.2% |
| 2021 | $14,362 +3.2% | $53,215 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60068
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Theodore Roosevelt Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Maine South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
- Middle: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
- High: Maine South High School
- District: 64
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Illinois
- Cook County
- Park Ridge
- 60068
- 243 Columbia Ave