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  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,784 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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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.

Full Property Details for 243 Columbia Ave

General

  • Sold For: $1,035,000
  • Taxes: $13,427 (2023)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12430108
  • Added to Site: 217 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Quartz Counters
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Decorative
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Dish Antenna, Ceiling Fan(s), Whole-House Fan, Water Heater-Gas
  • Other Features: Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

  • Area: Park Ridge
  • County: Cook
  • Driving Directions: Canfield N of Devon or S Northwest Hwy to Columbia W to 243

School Information

  • School District: 64
  • Midd School District: 64
  • Elementary School: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
  • Middle School: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary Sc
  • High School: Maine South High School
  • Private School: Maine South High School

Community

  • Assoc. Fees Include: None

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiator(s), Sep Heating Systems - 2+

Utilities

  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Rec/Family Area, Daylight, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Insulated Windows
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,784
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Manufactured Home

  • Model: BUNGALOW

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.138
  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 119.6
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

  • Parking Included: Yes
  • Assessment Year: 1924
  • Tax Amount: $13,427
  • Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 9363050020000

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Schools serving 243 Columbia Ave

School Districts:Park Ridge Consolidated Community School District 64, Maine Township High School District 207
NameGradesDistance
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
1001 South Fairview Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
K-50.5 mi
Lincoln Middle School, Park Ridge, IL
200 South Lincoln Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
6-81 mi
Maine South High School
1111 South Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068
9-121.4 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 243 Columbia Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/25/2025
Sold
$1,035,000
5.08%
MLS
7/25/2025
Listed
$985,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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243 Columbia Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (MLS# 12430108) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,035,000 on September 25, 2025. This property was listed by Jack Guest from our McMullen/O'Hare Office.Want to learn more about 243 Columbia Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Park Ridge? You can browse all Park Ridge real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.