
1704 S Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Southwest Woods · Cook County
Key Facts
Description
Welcome to 1704 S Western Ave in Park Ridge, a spacious custom-built home by Elliot Builders, offering impressive room sizes, a thoughtful layout, and incredible value-add potential. Lovingly maintained, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home is move-in ready as it stands, while also presenting an exciting opportunity for buyers to create a fresh, modern look with simple cosmetic updates such as paint, fixtures, and finishes. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the home features generously sized rooms throughout, multiple double-door entries, hardwood flooring in the foyer and kitchen, and a bright foyer accented by a skylight. The main level offers excellent flow, including large formal and casual living spaces, a fireplace surrounded by built-in cabinetry, a library, a spacious dining room, breakfast nook, and convenient access to the patio and backyard. Upstairs, the home continues to impress with four bedrooms, including a large primary suite with a sitting room or optional additional bedroom space, two full bathrooms, and abundant closet space. The finished basement adds even more flexibility, featuring a large recreation room, additional finished room, storage, and a 3/4 bath with a large walk-in shower -- ideal for entertaining, guests, hobbies, or extended living space. Set in a desirable Park Ridge location, the backyard opens to the forest preserve, creating a rare sense of privacy and natural surroundings. Southwest Park is just steps north of the home, while Downtown Park Ridge, restaurants, shopping and Metra access are nearby. Commuters will appreciate easy access to the Kennedy Expressway/I-90. With over 4,000 square feet of finished space, oversized rooms, a custom 1986 build, and a location that blends convenience with nature, this home is a standout opportunity for buyers looking for space, character, and the chance to bring their own modern vision to life.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1986
Living Area
3,030 sq ft
Lot Dimensions
50x150
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
4
Ownership
Fee Simple
Days on Market
7
MLS® Listing#
12687531
Property Features
- Interior:
- Walk-In Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Appliances:
- Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Cooling:
- Central Air
- Heating:
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Flooring:
- Hardwood
- Fireplace:
- Family Room, Gas Log
- Basement:
- Sump Pump, Finished, Full
- Parking:
- Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway, Garage
- Laundry:
- In Unit, Sink
- Patio:
- Patio
- Construction:
- Brick, Cedar
- Foundation:
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof:
- Asphalt
- Community:
- Park, Curbs, Sidewalks
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Water Source:
- Public
Rooms
- 14X19Basement
- 11X12Basement
- 10X10Main
- 6X13Main
- 12X11Basement
- 18X12Basement
- 7X10Second
- Bedroom 213X12Second
- Bedroom 314X18Second
- Bedroom 414X13Second
- Dining Room13X20Main
- Family Room
- Kitchen9X14Main
- Laundry9X15Main
- Library13X12Main
- Living Room14X22Main
- Master Bedroom15X21Second
Schools
- Elementary:
- George Washington Elementary Sch
- Middle:
- Lincoln Middle School
- High:
- Maine South High School
- District:
- Maine South High School
HOA & Tax
- Annual Tax:
- $16,175 (2024)
- Parcel #:
- 12021140560000
Directions
Devon Ave, east of N River Rd, to Western Ave, south to property.
Affordability Calculator
$199,000
Estimated monthly payment
$5,296/mo
Principal $796,000 · Est. interest $1,110,491 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Park Ridge, IL
- $354,943
- Median Listing Price
- 32
- Median Days on Market
- 1,700
- Median Sq Ft
- $213
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 1,103
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 180% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 54% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Park Ridge, IL.
Location
- 1704 S Western Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Nearby Schools
Mary, SEAT of Wisdom School
School · 0.5 mi away
Brickton Montessori School
Secondary · 0.7 mi away
Maine Township High School District 207
Secondary · 0.8 mi away
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · 0.9 mi away
Maine South High School
Secondary · 0.9 mi away
Sugar Plum Tree Preschool
School · 1.0 mi away
Pennoyer School District 79
Elementary · 1.1 mi away
Dirksen Elementary School
Elementary · 1.1 mi away
Park Ridge Public Schools
School · 1.2 mi away
St Paul Lutheran School
School · 1.2 mi away
Rosemont Elementary School
Elementary · 1.3 mi away
Lincoln Middle School
Secondary · 1.3 mi away
Concept Schools
Elementary · 1.4 mi away
St Eugene School
Secondary · 1.4 mi away
Chicago Maritime School
Secondary · 1.4 mi away
District 64 Park Ridge-Niles
School · 1.5 mi away
Board of Education
Secondary · 1.5 mi away
Resurrection High School
Secondary · 1.6 mi away
Edison Park Elementary School
Elementary · 1.7 mi away
St. Paul of the Cross School
Elementary · 1.7 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Keller Williams Thrive - 8472412200
Last Updated: 2026-06-24

















