One-of-a-kind historic cottage just blocks from the Metra and vibrant Uptown Park Ridge. This charming home offers incredible walkability to everything - including the iconic Pickwick Theatre, shopping, dining, fitness centers, the public library, top-rated schools, the lively Saturday Farmers Market, and a short walk to Centennial Park, the Community Center, and pool. Inside, you'll find a sunlit open layout with beautiful hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, three bedrooms, and a fully renovated bathroom. The full unfinished basement provides excellent storage and the potential to customize additional living space. The home sits on a large, sunny lot - perfect for gardening, with excellent exposure and a premium Rain Bird built-in sprinkler system to keep everything lush. A detached one-car garage and two additional parking spaces offer rare convenience in this prime location. Key updates include a new fence (2018); new roof, siding, gutters, and rebuilt front porch (2019); a new bathroom, refreshed kitchen, updated foyer tilework, and landscaping (2020); plus newer plumbing and electric throughout. A perfect blend of timeless charm and modern comfort in one of Park Ridge's most desirable neighborhoods.
Active
$425,000
809 W Touhy Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068
3beds
1,196sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1889
8,565 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$355/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New fenceFully renovated bathroomSunlit open layoutUpdated kitchenRefreshed kitchenDetached one-car garageUpdated foyer tilework
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Listing updated: July 13, 2025 at 10:06pm
Listing courtesy of:
Len Altimari 312-642-1400,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12350751

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: No additional rooms
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X16
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X16
Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 1,196 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Dog Run
Lot
- Size: 8,565 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 09352010030000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Dish, Ceiling Fan(s), Sprinkler-Lawn
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1889
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Park Ridge
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $355/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $319,990
- Annual tax amount: $8,684
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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