What Can $1.2M Buy in Park Ridge? A 4-Bedroom Golden Triangle Home
A recent closing at 521 S Lincoln Ave gives buyers a strong example. The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family home closed for $1,150,000 on October 14, 2026, offering approximately 2,539 square feet, four bedrooms on the second level, a finished basement, backyard deck and two-car garage. Pasted markdown
Set in Park Ridge's Golden Triangle, the property combines a traditional two-story layout with the additional finished space and outdoor features buyers often look for at the upper end of the suburban market.
What $1.15M Bought in Park Ridge
The home's layout begins with a two-story foyer, formal living room and separate dining room before opening into the main kitchen and family-room space.
The kitchen features a center island and backyard-facing sink, while the adjoining family room includes a fireplace and built-in Bose surround-sound speakers. Main-level laundry and a powder room add everyday convenience. Pasted markdown
Upstairs, all four bedrooms are located on the same level. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet, second closet and private bath with a soaking tub, separate shower and dual vanity.
Three additional bedrooms share another full bathroom with a double vanity.
The full finished basement extends the living space further with a recreation room, full bathroom and utility area with a sump pump and battery backup. Public MLS data confirms the home as 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath.
Outside, a deck and usable backyard provide additional entertaining space, while the two-car garage off the alley handles parking and storage.
How Does $1.15M Compare With the Park Ridge Market?
This closing sits well above Park Ridge's overall median, putting it firmly in the community's higher-end single-family segment.
As of September 2026, Park Ridge had a median sold price of $611,500, a median listing price of $696,500 and a median market time of 31 days.
The difference is a reminder that citywide medians only tell part of the story. A Golden Triangle home with four bedrooms upstairs, finished basement space, 2,539 square feet and a two-car garage competes in a very different buyer pool from smaller homes, condos or properties farther from central Park Ridge.
For additional context, our June 2026 Park Ridge housing market update showed a $692,500 median price for detached single-family homes earlier this year.
By October, recent Park Ridge closings were continuing to span a wide range. On the same October 14 closing date, Zillow recorded sales at $700,000 and $1.15 million, underscoring how much size, location and property condition can affect value within the same suburb.
Why the Golden Triangle Location Matters
The property's location is a major part of the purchase.
The home is within walking distance of schools and close to the shopping, restaurants and everyday amenities available around central Park Ridge. Pasted markdown
Public MLS information places the property within District 64 and Maine Township District 207, with George Washington Elementary, Lincoln Middle School and Maine South High School listed for the address.
Park Ridge also remains attractive to buyers who want suburban housing with connections back into Chicago, including Metra access, nearby expressways and proximity to O'Hare.
For buyers looking around $1 million to $1.2 million, this closing shows how a premium Park Ridge budget can translate into more space, four bedrooms on one level, finished lower-level living and a central neighborhood location.
Buying or Selling in Park Ridge?
Park Ridge includes a wide range of housing, and pricing can change quickly depending on the exact neighborhood, school boundaries, lot, renovation level and amount of finished living space.
Mary Issac of The Cory Tanzer Group at Option Premier works with buyers, sellers, investors and renters across Chicagoland. She brings more than 10 years of operations-management experience in the hotel and fitness industries, with a professional focus on organization, customer service and helping clients identify the potential in individual properties.
For someone looking for a realtor in Park Ridge, a recent transaction like this provides direct experience with the type of property buyers encounter in the community's higher price tiers.
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Mary Issac helps buyers and sellers navigate Park Ridge and residential real estate throughout Chicagoland. With more than 10 years of operations-management experience in the hotel and fitness industries, Mary brings organization, attention to detail and a customer-focused approach to each transaction. She works with buyers, sellers, investors and renters while helping clients evaluate the potential in individual properties.
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