Welcome to your Fairytale home! This charming gem blends vintage character with modern updates, including recently updated mechanicals for peace of mind. The stylish Living Room features a wood-burning fireplace and palladium windows that open to a stone patio and lush landscaping. Beautifully maintained hardwood floors grace the main level, staircase and upstairs bedrooms. The custom Kitchen shines with cherry cabinets, quartz counters, and high-end appliances, flowing into a spacious Dining Room perfect for entertaining. With four large bedrooms-including one with a turret ceiling and fireplace-and a lower-level Family Room, there's space to suit every lifestyle. One of the bedrooms features a whimsical built-in staircase ladder leading to a cozy attic hideaway-perfect for play, sleep, or quiet retreat. The dreamy backyard is a private oasis, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Tons of storage throughout, plus an oversized one-car attached garage and space for two more in the driveway. All this in the highly rated Horace Mann Elementary School district.
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$785,000
1213 Columbian Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
4beds
2,628sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
5,458 Square Feet Lot
$830,700 Zestimate®
$299/sqft
$5,461 Estimated rent
Home value
$830,700
$748,000 - $922,000
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Wood-burning fireplaceLush landscapingPrivate oasisHigh-end appliancesCustom kitchenPalladium windowsDreamy backyard
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Listed by:
Robin Phelps 773-469-5423,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Nicholas Farnsworth
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12370753
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Loft
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X19
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X20
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X22
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Loft
- Features: Flooring (Wood Laminate), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,628 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 5,458 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 16062020250000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: English
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Oak Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $299/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $700,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,874
- Date on market: 5/20/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Sold | $785,000+6.8%$299/sqft |
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| 7/18/2025 | Pending sale | $735,000$280/sqft |
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| 5/25/2025 | Contingent | $735,000$280/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $735,000+17.6%$280/sqft |
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| 9/8/2018 | Listing removed | $624,900$238/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Oak Park #09881837 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2018 | Price change | $624,900-2.3%$238/sqft |
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| 3/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $639,900-4.3%$243/sqft |
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| 9/18/2017 | Listing removed | $669,000$255/sqft |
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| 6/30/2017 | Price change | $669,000-1.6%$255/sqft |
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| 2/7/2017 | Price change | $680,000-0.7%$259/sqft |
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| 9/19/2016 | Listed for sale | $685,000+143.8%$261/sqft |
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| 9/25/1995 | Sold | $281,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,924 -4.6% | $70,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $20,874 +18.7% | $69,999 +34.7% |
| 2022 | $17,588 +1.9% | $51,958 |
| 2021 | $17,257 -2.4% | $51,958 -3.6% |
| 2020 | $17,685 +8.3% | $53,902 +11% |
| 2019 | $16,335 -4% | $48,569 -6.7% |
| 2018 | $17,015 -11.3% | $52,064 -7.9% |
| 2017 | $19,189 +6.9% | $56,505 +19.9% |
| 2016 | $17,956 +11.9% | $47,110 |
| 2015 | $16,043 +3.6% | $47,110 -3.4% |
| 2014 | $15,490 +6.2% | $48,792 +2.8% |
| 2013 | $14,587 -9.2% | $47,451 -8.6% |
| 2012 | $16,071 +2.8% | $51,893 |
| 2011 | $15,632 -4.2% | $51,893 -10.1% |
| 2010 | $16,319 +11.4% | $57,753 |
| 2009 | $14,649 +3.4% | $57,753 -11.2% |
| 2008 | $14,166 -0.8% | $65,021 +10% |
| 2007 | $14,285 +4.6% | $59,127 |
| 2006 | $13,658 +5.7% | $59,127 |
| 2005 | $12,928 -1.5% | $59,127 +16.1% |
| 2004 | $13,131 +7.5% | $50,928 |
| 2003 | $12,213 +3.9% | $50,928 |
| 2002 | $11,753 +40.2% | $50,928 +55.3% |
| 2001 | $8,384 +3.5% | $32,783 |
| 2000 | $8,101 -6.4% | $32,783 |
| 1999 | $8,656 | $32,783 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60302
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Percy Julian Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Horace Mann Elementary School
- Middle: Percy Julian Middle School
- High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- District: 97
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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