Your Oak Park home search ends here! This lovely 4 bedroom 2 and 1/2 bath house has been thoughtfully expanded to create a spacious haven filled with natural light and all the creature comforts! Relax and enjoy the shade of the traditional covered front porch, a perfect setting for morning coffee or an early evening visit with neighbors. Step inside and you'll immediately feel at home. The living room, dining room and family room create an open and inviting space with ambient recessed lighting and distinctive finishes. The heart of the home is formed through the large and fabulous updated kitchen with adjoining family room. The kitchen WOWS with its plethora of cabinets and storage space, large and accommodating island with pendant lighting, natural stone counters and all newly installed stainless steel appliances. The family room has window seating, a large artistically framed wood burning fireplace, custom crafted shelving and cabinets, and lovely views of the large backyard. What's not to love about the PERFECTLY designed mud room, forming a smooth transition from the outdoors to indoors with locker style storage, slate flooring and powder room. All four spacious bedrooms are on the second level. Natural light and generous closet space plays a prominent role in each of the bedrooms. The primary suite wrote the book on the "must haves"! Find dual custom designed and outfitted walk-in closets, a luxurious spa style bath, free standing soaking tub, walk-in shower and double vanity sink, all finished with the finest details. The primary bedroom is a relaxing retreat with charming window seating and south and east exposures, letting in natural light as your wake up call. Beautifully finished extra-tall basement is ready for movie night with the convenience of a mini-bar with beverage fridge. You'll have peace of mind with the french drain tile system and dual sump pumps installed in 2016. Large unfinished utility area fulfills your storage needs and there is an abundance of workshop space. Many high-ticket recent systems include the high efficiency hot water multi-zoned heating system installed in 2016, space-pak central air installed in 2009 with new condenser, coil & blower in 2019 and an architectural shingle roof installed 2016. This Oh-So spacious home is in blue ribbon move-in condition. The central location offers walk everywhere convenience, to the green line train, to the farmers market, to schools from grades K through 12, to shops, entertainment and more. The garage is equipped with an E-V Tesla type charger, installed in 2023. Please note the garage is sold As-Is.
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$826,000
226 N Taylor Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
4beds
2,724sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1912
6,840 Square Feet Lot
$952,800 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$5,208 Estimated rent
Home value
$952,800
$905,000 - $1.00M
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Lovely viewsGreen line trainLarge backyardPerfectly designed mud roomSpacious homeStorage spaceNatural light
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Listed by:
Leigh Ann Hughes 630-546-0381,
Compass,
Michele Barron 813-928-7049,
Compass
Bought with:
Prashanth Pathy
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 11975880
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room, Play Room, Mud Room, Walk In Closet
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr)
- Level: Second
- Area: 272 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X08
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X17
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Custom Cabinetry, Granite Counters, Pantry, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X12
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Slate)
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Play room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X16
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X7
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Screens, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: Pull Down Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,645
- Total interior livable area: 2,724 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 288
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,840 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 X 171
Details
- Parcel number: 16081160030000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1912
- Major remodel year: 2016
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Pool, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Oak Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $709,040
- Annual tax amount: $12,031
- Date on market: 2/12/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2024 | Sold | $826,000-2.7%$303/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11975880 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2024 | Contingent | $849,000$312/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11975880 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2024 | Listed for sale | $849,000+78.7%$312/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11975880 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2009 | Sold | $475,000-5%$174/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07220051 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2009 | Listed for sale | $499,900+78.5%$184/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors** #07220051 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/1999 | Sold | $280,000$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,996 +4.4% | $70,904 |
| 2023 | $22,034 +83.1% | $70,904 +104% |
| 2022 | $12,031 +2.3% | $34,752 |
| 2021 | $11,758 -8.3% | $34,752 -9.1% |
| 2020 | $12,823 +0.8% | $38,228 +4.5% |
| 2019 | $12,718 +3.9% | $36,579 |
| 2018 | $12,239 +2.1% | $36,579 |
| 2017 | $11,993 +18.8% | $36,579 +32.7% |
| 2016 | $10,091 +12.2% | $27,569 |
| 2015 | $8,996 +7.4% | $27,569 |
| 2014 | $8,378 -4.4% | $27,569 -6.7% |
| 2013 | $8,759 -0.5% | $29,544 |
| 2012 | $8,800 -10.3% | $29,544 -11.3% |
| 2011 | $9,810 -10.1% | $33,320 -15.1% |
| 2010 | $10,918 +24.1% | $39,240 |
| 2009 | $8,795 +10.8% | $39,240 -7% |
| 2008 | $7,938 +11.5% | $42,193 +28.3% |
| 2007 | $7,118 +4.6% | $32,887 |
| 2006 | $6,806 +6.7% | $32,887 |
| 2005 | $6,380 -2.5% | $32,887 +24.8% |
| 2004 | $6,543 +7.3% | $26,350 |
| 2003 | $6,099 +3.9% | $26,350 |
| 2002 | $5,870 +39% | $26,350 +50.4% |
| 2001 | $4,223 +3.4% | $17,515 |
| 2000 | $4,083 -1.4% | $17,515 |
| 1999 | $4,140 | $17,515 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60302
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10William Beye Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Percy Julian Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: William Beye Elementary School
- Middle: Gwendolyn Brooks 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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