426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL 60068
OFF MARKET

426 Root St
Park Ridge, IL 60068

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    Description

    Sizable undeveloped land on a quiet, beautifully tree-lined street. Premium location in the coveted Park Ridge Country Club area. No house to tear down and low taxes while you BUILD YOUR CUSTOM DREAM HOME. Property size 50x196.5. Walking distance to uptown, Trader Joe's, and Metra. A five iron away from the PRCC golf course.
    426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL 60068 is a lot/land. It last sold for $915,000 on Jun 3, 2025 (3% above the $889,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate rent is $2,336/month.

    Home Highlights

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    HOA
    None
    Price/Sqft
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    Listed
    180+ days ago

    Home Details for 426 Root St

    Active Status

    MLS Status: Closed

    Interior Features

    Appliances & Utilities
    Utilities: Other
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    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: AsphaltNot on Waterfront
    Farm & Range
    Frontage Length: 50

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: 09264010160000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $889,900
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Wed Apr 30 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: Park Ridge
    School Information
    Elementary School: Eugene Field Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 64Jr High / Middle School: Emerson Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 64High School: Maine South High SchoolHigh School District: 207

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 9583.2 sqft

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: None

    Offer

    Listing Terms: Cash

    Business

    Business Information
    Ownership: Fee Simple

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: 12351353

    Additional Information

    Source Internet Consumer CommentSource Internet Entire Listing DisplaySource Internet Address DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: Yes
    Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
    Listed by Ryan Cherney, (630) 862-5181
    Circle One Realty
    Bought with: Exclusive Agency, NON MEMBER
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12351353

    Price History for 426 Root St

    DatePriceEventSource
    06/03/2025$915,000Sold
    MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12351353
    05/01/2025$889,900ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12351353
    04/29/2025$889,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12351353

    Market trends in Park Ridge

    Last updated June 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $620K
    $27.5K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    99.6%
    Price per sq ft
    $329
    $27    MoM
    Available listings
    122
    20    MoM
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    Property Tax and Assessment

    Year2024
    Tax
    Assessment$88,200
    Home facts updated by county records

    Comparable Sales for 426 Root St

    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    445 N Northwest Hwy, Park Ridge, IL
    0.16
    Lot/Land
    $395,000
    03/21/26
    -
    -
    229 East Ave, Park Ridge, IL
    0.75
    Lot/Land
    $475,000
    08/21/25
    4
    2
    -
    701 S Cumberland Ave, Park Ridge, IL
    0.96
    Lot/Land
    $625,000
    04/15/26
    -
    -
    8615 W Park Ln, Niles, IL
    1.26
    Lot/Land
    $330,000
    02/11/26
    -
    -
    8619 W Park Ln, Niles, IL
    1.26
    Lot/Land
    $315,000
    06/10/26
    -
    -
    6708 N Olympia Ave, Chicago, IL
    1.45
    Lot/Land
    $415,000
    12/08/25
    -
    -
    6724 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL
    1.26
    Lot/Land
    $175,000
    10/10/25
    -
    -
    901 S Cumberland Ave, Park Ridge, IL
    1.43
    Lot/Land
    $405,000
    11/04/25
    -
    -

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    Assigned Schools

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    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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    • Kia
      "People walk dogs all the time and are respectful of others. Many nursing homes. Good homes reasonable prices."
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    • Rayassaf
      "Excellent, convenient, safe, reasonable and accessible. Close to Everything such as airport, highways, shopping centers and restaurants. "
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    • Marta Druzbacka
      "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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    • Flo Kiokemeister
      "We have neighborhood events during the year and holidays Great restaurants and community. There is a lot to do here "
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    • Dom D
      "lots of parks and non-busy streets to walk your dog on - houses have back yards and lots of people have dogs here. not many dog friendly bars though like you get in old town "
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    • 2626.ammar
      "Easy and quick commute to ohare airport, takes only 10 minutes. And its close to the highway i 90 and 290. "
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    • Rayassaf
      "Great place to raise kids. Safe and clean. Close to everything. Lots of recreations, restaurants, shopping centers and various reataurants. "
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    • Rayassaf
      "One of the best family neighborhoods in the Chicagoland area. Great schools, restaurants, activities, parks and recreations. "
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    • Flo Kiokemeister
      "Everyone is friendly and supportive. We have built a very strong community within our church and schools "
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    • Trulia User
      "Neighborhood get togethers. Great park scene with kids and parents. Edison Park fest every August. Awesome restaurant scene. "
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    • Kadler654
      "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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    • Eduardo M.
      "I love this place friendly neighborhood we see after each other many places to visit like park stores great hospitals"
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    • Dpartipilo07
      "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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    • Frankandmaripartipilo
      "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.
      "Great neighborhood, great schools and parks. Excellent access to public transportation and close to major highways "
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    • Sanpet
      "I have lived here for 2 years. The neighborhoods are friendly and helpful. Park Ridge is a great for family. "
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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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    • Jaclynwalsh0626
      "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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    • Paul
      "Park Ridge has a great uptown area with shops and restaurants. Easy access to public transportation to downtown Chicago and it is next door to some of the best Chicago neighborhoods. It's close to O'Hare and the schools are great. Taxes are very high."
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    • Sabrina342
      "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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    • JJM
      "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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    • Kadler654
      "we have neighborhood block parties and are always playing outside. have a lot if parks in walking distance."
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    • Deborah C.
      "Great farmer’s market, free outdoor concerts on Friday nights in the summer, Taste of Park Ridge and the Christmas lights all make it a fun community to live in."
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    • Whoops25
      "Great place to raise kids and close to everything. Great schools. Close to el, Metra and expressway "
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    • Kadler654
      "My commute is right off the highway, which makes commuting very easy. the train is also is walking distance."
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    • Nandrushko
      "Safe area, good schools, large park with two base ball diamonds and three playgrounds. Pet friendly as well."
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    • Trulia User
      "Easy commute...train is close as is major expressways and airport. Town is equidistant from most of city"
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    • Aimren1
      "it is a safe place, good neighbours, play area, clean, walking distance to blue line station as well market place."
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    • Lindsey n.
      "Great schools and lots of kids. Great place to raise a family. I feel safe with my child walking to and from school."
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    Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 2026. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Click here for more information