Located in Park Ridge's sought-after Golden Triangle, just moments from top-rated schools, Centennial Park and 4 miles from O'Hare Airport, this home sits on a 50x132 lot and is ready for its next chapter. Originally expanded with an addition in 1957, the property offers a unique blend of character, functionality, and entertaining space. Inside, a separate dining room opens naturally into the kitchen, fitted with stainless steel appliances and a dedicated eating area that keeps daily life flowing. The family room anchors the home around a wood-burning fireplace already plumbed for gas, the kind of detail you appreciate the moment temperatures drop. Up front, the living room pulls in natural light from every window and comes equipped with a projector and impressive 130-inch screen, giving you a blank canvas for movie nights, game days, or whatever your family needs it to be. Upstairs holds four bedrooms, including a through bedroom with flexible access, ideal for a nursery, home office, or guest suite depending on how your household uses it. A full bathroom rounds out the upper level. Downstairs, a laundry room with counter space makes the everyday practical, and the rec room offers additional square footage with space for storage. There is an attached 1-car garage with access to a dedicated work room and a driveway with room for four additional cars. Then there's the backyard, and it earns every bit of attention it's going to get. A screened patio leads out to an entertainer's dream: two distinct outdoor spaces that were clearly built with intention. One features a gas fire pit, refrigerator, sink, and granite countertops. The other is a fully decorated private retreat with a Tiki Bar, string lights, and its own refrigerator, a Key West escape without leaving Park Ridge. A third patio provides additional space for storage and gardening. You won't find another backyard like it. In fact, the home has been featured on both the Weather Channel and Fox News for its legendary pirate-themed Halloween display. Touhy Avenue puts Uptown just minutes away, and the schools, Centennial Park, and the aquatic center are all within walking distance. This is the address people mean when they say they want to be in Park Ridge.
Active
$730,000
204 S Home Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
4beds
1,708sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
6,600 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Danny McGovern (847)293-4687,
RE/MAX Properties Northwest
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12759289
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Foyer, Walk In Closet, Screened Porch, Utility Room-Lower Level
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X18
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Laminate), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (All)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X20
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 580 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29X20
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 3X8
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 30 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X6
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,262
- Total interior livable area: 1,708 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 554
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Concrete, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
Lot
- Size: 6,600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x132
Details
- Parcel number: 09342080110000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Park Ridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $427/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $440,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,042
- Date on market: 9/14/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/14/2026 | Listing removed | $750,000$439/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12720566 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $750,000-3.7%$439/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12720566 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $779,000$456/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12666073 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,799 +6.9% | $44,000 |
| 2023 | $11,042 +4.6% | $44,000 |
| 2022 | $10,553 -8.5% | $44,000 +6.7% |
| 2021 | $11,531 +3.5% | $41,244 |
| 2020 | $11,140 -3.1% | $41,244 -13.3% |
| 2019 | $11,501 +9.6% | $47,556 +18.6% |
| 2018 | $10,494 +0.3% | $40,105 |
| 2017 | $10,466 -1.2% | $40,105 -2.5% |
| 2016 | $10,598 +6.8% | $41,122 +18.2% |
| 2015 | $9,921 +1.8% | $34,789 |
| 2014 | $9,742 +5.8% | $34,789 |
| 2013 | $9,210 -1.1% | $34,789 -14.2% |
| 2012 | $9,311 +13.8% | $40,567 |
| 2011 | $8,183 +3.3% | $40,567 |
| 2010 | $7,923 -2.2% | $40,567 -7.3% |
| 2009 | $8,100 +5.6% | $43,773 -12% |
| 2008 | $7,671 +7.7% | $49,744 |
| 2007 | $7,124 +25% | $49,744 +36.4% |
| 2006 | $5,701 +5.7% | $36,460 |
| 2005 | $5,391 +1.1% | $36,460 -4.4% |
| 2004 | $5,334 +15.8% | $38,154 +44% |
| 2003 | $4,608 +2.2% | $26,499 |
| 2002 | $4,510 -10.2% | $26,499 |
| 2001 | $5,022 +6.2% | $26,499 -3.3% |
| 2000 | $4,731 +2.7% | $27,411 |
| 1999 | $4,607 | $27,411 |
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Neighborhood: 60068
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: George Washington Elementary Sch
- Middle: Lincoln Middle School
- 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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