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Last sold for $915,000 on Jun 9, 2025

426 ROOT ST

PARK RIDGE, IL 60068
0
Baths
1,102 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$915,000 · Jun 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,394 (2023)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$8,820 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,820
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,820
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
65
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
45
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Land
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyCook
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Eugene Field Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Emerson Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Maine South High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 mi

District: Park Ridge Consolidated Community School District 64

Neighborhood · ZIP 60068These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.39
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.127
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,821
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,405 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,064
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$173,212
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

426 Root St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Park Ridge 60068
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Park Ridge 60068
  • Among the oldest homes in Park Ridge 60068

How it measures up in Park Ridge 60068

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Park Ridge 60068.

Living area1,102 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,794 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 426 Root St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePark Ridge 60068Cook County
Living areabigger than1,102 ft²5% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac75% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than1908almost no homes9% of homes

About 426 Root St

When did 426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL last sell?

426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL last sold on Jun 9, 2025 for $915,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL?

426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL has 1,102 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL built?

426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL?

426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL is assigned to Eugene Field Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Emerson Middle School (middle), rated A-; Maine South High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Park Ridge Consolidated Community School District 64. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL compare to other homes in Park Ridge 60068?

Among the 14,510 homes in Park Ridge 60068, it is bigger than 5% of them (1,102 ft² against a typical 1,794 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1908 against a typical 1958). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL?

The 2023 property tax bill for 426 Root St, Park Ridge, IL was $2,394. The county assessed it at $8,820.

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