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  • $869,200

    538 N Elmwood Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

    4beds
    1,872sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1908
    8,600 Square Feet Lot
    $869,200 Zestimate®
    $464/sqft
    $3,992 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $869,200

    $808,000 - $939,000

    $3,992/mo

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    What's special

    Under contract in PLN. Build memories here where natural light abounds in this charming and spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Oak Park treasure. Warmth and character exude with rich original woodwork, hardwood floors, beamed ceiling and leaded glass windows. Large, double parlor living room is easily used as a dual-purpose space. Find pretty, built-in cabinet in roomy dining room. Kitchen has ample cabinet storage, granite countertops and stainless appliances with convenient and adjacent breakfast room overlooking back yard. Second floor has 3 bedrooms including tandem room ideal for a home office. Primary bedroom has connected room currently used as additional closet space but could be a home office. Find the 4th bedroom on 3rd floor which was previously used by live-in nanny. It's perfect for guests, home office and more. Knockout finished basement (2010) is a 10+ and a hip additional floor of living space. A designer's eye created and connected the family room, full bath, laundry center and bonus storage space seamlessly. With the modern gas fireplace, built-in shelving, clever storage, large light-filled windows and attention to detail, this space is the icing on the cake. Chill and watch your favorite shows or hang out with friends here. Long-term owners have tastefully updated and creatively kept the integrity of this home. They invested in infrastructure that matters including: zoned a/c (2009) and boiler heat, tear-off roof and copper gutters (2009), interior drain tile, back-flow valve (2020), powder room (2020), updated 2nd floor bath and new fence (in process). And if you really want more space, there is room to expand on this terrific, appx 50 X 172 deep lot. Unbeatable central location on tree-lined street with a lovely, enclosed front porch. 1.5-car garage and exterior space for 2-3 cars. Just blocks to elementary (Whittier) and OPRF high school, Farmer's Market, Ridgeland Commons pool, Green Line and so much more.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
    • Basement: Finished, Exterior Access, Egress Window, Rec/Family Area
    • Attic: Interior Stair, Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,872 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 8,600 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1606424003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1908

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer-Public

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Oak Park

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $464/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $550,490
    • Annual tax amount: $17,604

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    12/18/2020Sold$600,000+0.4%$321/sqft
    Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #10890721 Report a problem
    12/1/2020Pending sale$597,700$319/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #10890721 Report a problem
    12/1/2020Listed for sale$597,700+166.8%$319/sqft
    Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago #10890721 Report a problem
    5/11/1994Sold$224,000$120/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$17,604 +4.4%$55,049 +0%
    2023$16,865 -7.7%$55,048 +15.7%
    2022$18,264 +2.6%$47,563
    2021$17,798 +9.7%$47,563
    2020$16,230 -7%$47,563 -2.8%
    2019$17,449 +3.9%$48,911
    2018$16,793 +2.1%$48,911
    2017$16,447 -1.5%$48,911 +11.2%
    2016$16,700 +11.9%$43,990
    2015$14,918 +7.5%$43,990
    2014$13,880 -3.5%$43,990 -6.1%
    2013$14,390 -0.3%$46,847
    2012$14,429 +2.7%$46,847
    2011$14,050 +1.5%$46,847 -12.5%
    2010$13,846 +8.4%$53,520
    2009$12,779 +7.8%$53,520 -7%
    2008$11,855 +1.9%$57,549 +12.2%
    2007$11,633 +3.5%$51,293
    2006$11,240 +2.4%$51,293
    2005$10,973 +8.5%$51,293 +29.3%
    2004$10,116 +7.4%$39,680
    2003$9,415 +3.9%$39,680
    2002$9,061 +18.9%$39,680 +32.3%
    2001$7,623 +3.5%$29,991
    2000$7,367 +18.4%$29,991
    1999$6,223 $29,991
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    Neighborhood: 60302

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Whittier Elementary School
    • High: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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