159 Michael John Dr, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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159 Michael John Dr
Park Ridge, IL 60068

  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 4,485 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$1,168,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,997/mo*
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$1,168,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 25, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,997/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
3 Baths
4,485 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.17M
Since last month
Increased$7K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$131K (+12.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$379K (+47.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +86% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.17M
July 2026$1.16M
June 2026$1.18M
May 2026$1.17M
April 2026$1.13M
March 2026$1.1M
February 2026$1.06M
January 2026$1.02M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
181 W Kathleen Dr, Park Ridge, IL
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
02/20/26
4
5
3,577
228 E Kathleen Dr, Park Ridge, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$749,900
11/14/25
5
3
2,847
740 Wisner St, Park Ridge, IL
0.33
Single-Family Home
$833,000
09/23/25
4
2.5
2,100
701 Elmore St, Park Ridge, IL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$950,000
04/14/26
4
2.5
2,493
624 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,000,000
10/06/25
4
3
3,400
736 Ottawa Ave, Park Ridge, IL
0.27
Single-Family Home
$1,050,000
02/12/26
4
2.5
2,364
160 E Lahon St, Park Ridge, IL
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,106,000
05/15/26
5
4
2,589
747 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$550,000
10/06/25
4
3
1,744
924 Brookline Ln, Park Ridge, IL
0.42
Single-Family Home
$955,000
07/21/26
4
3
2,113
712 Overhill Ave, Park Ridge, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$700,000
11/03/25
3
3
1,580

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
140 Michael John Dr, Park Ridge, IL 60068
0.05
$640,700
3
2
1,585
Off Market
8000 N Ozanam Ave, Niles, IL 60714
0.10
$799,300
3
2
-
Off Market
188 W Kathleen Dr, Park Ridge, IL 60068
0.11
$749,900
3
2.5
-
For Sale
7818 W Oakton St, Niles, IL 60714
0.11
$435,900
3
1.5
1,386
Off Market
860 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
0.08
$775,000
3
2
1,814
Recently Sold
820 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
0.11
$1,063,700
3
1.5
1,800
Off Market
819 N Merrill St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
0.11
$1,187,100
4
3.5
2,191
Off Market
201 W Austin Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
0.14
$718,300
4
1.5
-
Off Market
8015 N Ozark Ave, Niles, IL 60714
0.12
$504,900
3
2
1,450
Off Market
108 E Edgemont Ln, Park Ridge, IL 60068
0.11
$1,174,000
5
4
3,600
Recently Sold
8023 N Ozark Ave, Niles, IL 60714
0.14
$482,300
3
2
1,400
Off Market
8001 N Elmore St, Niles, IL 60714
0.17
$485,000
4
2
1,300
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 159 Michael John Dr.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1960
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Living Area
4,485 sqft
Price/Sqft
$261
Parking
Garage

About this House

Another home beautifully completed by True Dimensions inc. of Park Ridge. Completely updated from to top bottom sprawling ranch in coveted Michael John area. 1 block from Field elementary & park. 4,045 sqft of total living space. 4 beds (one legal bdrm in lower level) 3 full baths. NEW: Pella Windows, Electrical, Plumbing, Furnace/AC, HWT, White Oak Hardwood floors throughout, trim, crown mould, interior/exterior solid core doors & hardware, recessed lighting, Quartz & Marble counter tops, garage door, Grohe Fixtures, concrete walk ways & patio. Beautiful chefs kitchen is equipped w/ custom cabinets, SS appliances, including full size double ovens & pantry. 2 Fireplaces one in living room & one in the basement. 1st floor family room overlooks the 4 season room, huge yard & patio. Full finished basement with wet bar & office area. Home gets an abundance of natural light & there is plenty of closets & storage. Home sits on just under 1/4 of an acre. Check out the 3D Virtual Tour
159 Michael John Dr, Park Ridge, IL 60068 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 4,485 sqft single-family home built in 1960. It last sold for $790,000 on May 2, 2019. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2017 with an asking price of $2,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 23, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,168,800, with a rent estimate of $4,709/month.

Home Details for 159 Michael John Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDisposalMicrowaveRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: BrickPatio
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: ranch

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10711 sqft

Building

Fitness & Sports
Tennis Court

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 2, 2019
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10310846
Sold
$790,000
Apr 5, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$799,900
Apr 3, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$799,900
Jul 11, 2018
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #09984389
Sold
$419,375
Aug 23, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$2,500

Market trends in Park Ridge

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$667K
$26.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$345
$24MoM
Available listings
109
13MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Park Ridge

At least 215 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 61 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say there are community events

  • 57 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say streets are well-lit

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    "Great school system, great restaurants with outdoor sitting , park ridge is a great community to raise children and live "
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  • Christopher Lee
    "How narrow the sidewalks are there aren’t many parks for dogs to go. I wish there wasn’t so much traffic going through the streets"
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  • Rayassaf
    "Bought my house in park ridge in 2020. One of the best neighborhoods in the Chicago land area that many don’t know about. Great school system as great place to raise kids. Close to everything. Can’t say enough great things about Park Ridge."
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    "Great place to raise kids. Safe and clean. Close to everything. Lots of recreations, restaurants, shopping centers and various reataurants. "
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    "Neighborhood get togethers. Great park scene with kids and parents. Edison Park fest every August. Awesome restaurant scene. "
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    "This is a great community for dog owners. There is a local dog park and most people walk their dogs in the neighborhood "
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    "I love this place friendly neighborhood we see after each other many places to visit like park stores great hospitals"
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    "A very easy commute on the Metra, the Park Ridge stop is only a 30 minute ride to downtown Chicago for work! "
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  • Diana P.
    "You see people walking their dogs often there’s a dog park nearby. . Very dog friendly neighborhood "
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  • Georgina
    "Lots of dogs. Family friendly. Very walkable neighborhood. Dog friendly businesses. Dog walking services available. "
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  • Rjwerneral
    "We have live here for 45+ years. It is a nice community with great retailers, restaurants and bars and a good community feel. It is very comfortable to live here. We know and recognize many friends and neighbors. "
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    "Old houses are beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of old charm and with lots of characters in the neighborhood!"
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  • Nana S.
    "Dog friendly! People friendly. Close to city and airport. Snow removal could be slightly better. Excellent police force. "
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  • Rjwerneral
    "Yes, the Parks and community facilities are great. The schools are good, but could be better. "
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  • David N.
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  • Alyssa P.
    "There is a taste of Park Ridge in the summer and there are always runs to do all season long. There is a farmer market that lasts through the summer till October. There are a lot of great restaurants up town that are always busy and fun to go to. There is music in the park and this year they had a BBQ fest. "
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    "great schools great neighbors very safe very clean close metra line to get you into the city nice being outside of city"
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    "Love this town!! And uptown is getting better and better with all these amazing restaurants. I’ve grown up here and the neighbors are always so friendly. I’ve rode my bike at such a young age by myself and never felt uncomfortable. The schools are great and people genuinely care here. "
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    "Lived here 33 years Walk to parks, schools, shopping, train and bus. O’Hare airport is 10-15 minutes away Lots of kids! "
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    "we have neighborhood block parties and are always playing outside. have a lot if parks in walking distance."
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    "My commute is right off the highway, which makes commuting very easy. the train is also is walking distance."
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    "Safe area, good schools, large park with two base ball diamonds and three playgrounds. Pet friendly as well."
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    "Easy commute...train is close as is major expressways and airport. Town is equidistant from most of city"
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Frequently asked questions about 159 Michael John Dr

  • What is 159 Michael John Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 159 Michael John Dr in Park Ridge, IL is $1,168,800.
  • What is the price history for 159 Michael John Dr?
    159 Michael John Dr in Park Ridge, IL last sold for $790,000 in May 2019.
  • Is Park Ridge a buyer's or seller's market?
    Park Ridge is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Park Ridge?
    The median sale price in Park Ridge is $667K. That is up $26.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 159 Michael John Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 159 Michael John Dr in Park Ridge, IL has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 159 Michael John Dr?
    The lot at 159 Michael John Dr in Park Ridge, IL is about 0.25 acres (10,711 sq ft).

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