This absolute GEM of a home has gorgeous original woodwork throughout- including crown molding, Oak doors, glass french doors into the dining room and beautiful Oak staircase. Adorable powder room tucked into the staircase landing, generous pantry and built-in antique Pier Mirror in the mudroom are some of the wonderful surprises in store! This home lives large with 4 bedrooms PLUS an office upstairs with plenty of natural light. First floor features Eat-in kitchen, living room with wood burning fireplace and separate dining room ready to host your gatherings with ease. Beautifully finished basement offers lots of spaces for homework, crafting, laundry or just hanging out watching a movie together. Wonderful center of town location offers easy commuting with Metra & El trains nearby, plus shopping, grocery, pool & farmers market all within close walking distance. Fenced in yard offers privacy & room for evenings al fresco, with 2 car garage offering plenty of storage. New Boiler 2023, full exterior of house painted 2024. Come take a look at this beauty!
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$641,000
253 Ontario St, Oak Park, IL 60302
4beds
2,536sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1881
3,060 Square Feet Lot
$657,100 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$3,683 Estimated rent
Home value
$657,100
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Wood burning fireplaceBeautifully finished basementFenced in yardGorgeous original woodworkCrown moldingNatural lightEat-in kitchen
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Listed by:
Kerry Delaney 773-294-3331,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Erica Cuneen, CIPS,GREEN,SFR,SRES
Beyond Properties Realty Group
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12513156
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Office
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X9
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Family room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X11
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X17
Office
- Level: Second
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X7
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,536
- Total interior livable area: 2,536 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Yes, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,060 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 34x90
Details
- Parcel number: 16081190020000
- Special conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1881
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Oak Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $420,000
- Annual tax amount: $12,611
- Date on market: 11/12/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/3/2026 | Sold | $641,000+4.2%$253/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12513156 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2026 | Pending sale | $615,000$243/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12513156 Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2025 | Contingent | $615,000$243/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12513156 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $615,000+58.1%$243/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12513156 Report a problem | ||
| 6/14/2002 | Sold | $389,000+215.4%$153/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/1993 | Sold | $123,333$49/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $42,000 |
| 2023 | $12,611 -1.5% | $42,000 +14.2% |
| 2022 | $12,807 +2.3% | $36,771 |
| 2021 | $12,513 +1.8% | $36,771 |
| 2020 | $12,291 +4.2% | $36,771 +7.6% |
| 2019 | $11,796 +3.9% | $34,176 |
| 2018 | $11,352 -6.7% | $34,176 -7.7% |
| 2017 | $12,161 +8.7% | $37,046 +22.3% |
| 2016 | $11,191 +12.1% | $30,303 |
| 2015 | $9,982 +7.4% | $30,303 |
| 2014 | $9,294 +0.6% | $30,303 -2.3% |
| 2013 | $9,236 -0.4% | $31,008 |
| 2012 | $9,276 +2.1% | $31,008 |
| 2011 | $9,086 -5.5% | $31,008 -20% |
| 2010 | $9,619 +11.1% | $38,755 |
| 2009 | $8,659 +6.4% | $38,755 -7% |
| 2008 | $8,139 -1.8% | $41,671 +8% |
| 2007 | $8,292 -7.5% | $38,581 -9% |
| 2006 | $8,965 +2.4% | $42,406 |
| 2005 | $8,755 +16% | $42,406 +40.9% |
| 2004 | $7,545 -3.4% | $30,087 -9.5% |
| 2003 | $7,813 +3.9% | $33,242 |
| 2002 | $7,520 +47.1% | $33,242 +60% |
| 2001 | $5,113 +3.4% | $20,780 |
| 2000 | $4,942 +0.1% | $20,780 |
| 1999 | $4,936 | $20,780 |
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Neighborhood: 60302
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10William Beye Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Percy Julian Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: William Beye Elementary 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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