Welcome to 538 S Humphrey - Charming 5-Bedroom Bungalow in Prime Oak Park Location! Full of character and charm, this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home blends classic architecture with thoughtful modern updates. The craftsman style exterior is clad in brick and stucco with fire and pest-resistant Hardie fiber cement siding installed in 2015. Ideally located near restaurants, shopping, and the CTA Blue & Green Lines, it offers the perfect combination of convenience and timeless appeal. Upon arrival, you're welcomed by a newly rebuilt open concrete front porch. Step inside to find gorgeous hardwood floors and a warm, inviting living room featuring a charming decorative fireplace framed by beautiful built-in shelving. Newer architecturally appropriate Weather Shield windows on the main level echo the home's original character and allow natural light to pour in throughout the day. The refreshed kitchen includes a custom oversized pantry, red oak hardwood flooring, and a timeless white subway tile backsplash. A standout feature of the home is the ~400 sq. ft. sunroom/family room addition; expertly designed, professionally constructed, and thoughtfully finished with custom closets. Upstairs, the primary bedroom includes two walk-in closets with newer custom shelving, while a previous bedroom has been converted into a professionally designed walk-in closet, offering optimal storage and organization. Step outside to a professionally landscaped, fully fenced backyard featuring a newer brick paver patio, perfect for entertaining or relaxing. A 2-car detached garage and unfinished basement with newer windows offer ample storage and flexibility to meet your needs. Move in with peace of mind thanks to numerous updates, including a full roof replacement (2015), upgraded 200 AMP electrical service (2015), Hardie siding installation (2015), refreshed stucco (2015), wrought iron and wood fencing (2016), and newly installed carpeting in the guest bedroom and on the stairs (2022). Please refer to the attached feature sheet for a full list of updates. This is a truly special home that blends historic charm with modern comfort in a family friendly Oak Park location, steps from the new Community Recreation Center (CRC) and the Harrison Arts District.
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$715,000
538 S Humphrey Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304
5beds
2,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,580 Square Feet Lot
$754,200 Zestimate®
$286/sqft
$3,646 Estimated rent
Home value
$754,200
$679,000 - $837,000
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Charming decorative fireplaceGorgeous hardwood floorsWeather shield windowsBrick paver patioNewly installed carpetingWhite subway tile backsplashBuilt-in shelving
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Listed by:
Laura McGreal, AHWD 224-374-9408,
@properties Christies International Real Estate,
Lauren Schwartz 630-338-3474,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Sandi Graves, ABR
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12408953
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 5, Foyer, Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X07
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Pantry-Walk-in), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X08
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X17
Sitting room
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X20
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,778
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 5,580 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45X124
Details
- Parcel number: 16171070170000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
- Major remodel year: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Oak Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $286/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $450,000
- Annual tax amount: $13,589
- Date on market: 7/3/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2025 | Sold | $715,000+11.9%$286/sqft |
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| 8/5/2025 | Pending sale | $639,000$256/sqft |
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| 7/8/2025 | Contingent | $639,000$256/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $639,000+87.9%$256/sqft |
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| 11/29/2012 | Sold | $340,000-7.9%$136/sqft |
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| 5/8/2012 | Price change | $369,000-1.5%$148/sqft |
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| 5/1/2012 | Price change | $374,500-0.1%$150/sqft |
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| 4/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $374,900+108.3%$150/sqft |
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| 4/10/2012 | Sold | $180,000-54.8%$72/sqft |
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| 3/23/2012 | Price change | $398,000-0.5%$159/sqft |
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| 2/21/2012 | Price change | $399,900-2.2%$160/sqft |
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| 2/14/2012 | Listed for sale | $409,000+127.2%$164/sqft |
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| 12/5/2011 | Sold | $180,000-28%$72/sqft |
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| 10/19/2011 | Price change | $250,000-5.7%$100/sqft |
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| 7/8/2011 | Price change | $265,000-5.3%$106/sqft |
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| 10/10/2010 | Price change | $279,900-3.4%$112/sqft |
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| 7/9/2010 | Price change | $289,900-3.3%$116/sqft |
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| 4/10/2010 | Listed for sale | $299,900$120/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,186 +4.4% | $45,000 |
| 2023 | $13,589 +2.3% | $45,000 +18.4% |
| 2022 | $13,279 +2.4% | $38,000 |
| 2021 | $12,973 +1.8% | $38,000 |
| 2020 | $12,739 -8% | $38,000 -3.9% |
| 2019 | $13,851 +3.9% | $39,532 |
| 2018 | $13,330 +2.1% | $39,532 |
| 2017 | $13,059 +4% | $39,532 +17.3% |
| 2016 | $12,559 +12.1% | $33,700 |
| 2015 | $11,207 +26% | $33,700 +15.7% |
| 2014 | $8,896 +4.3% | $29,116 +11.1% |
| 2013 | $8,528 +0% | $26,204 |
| 2012 | $8,525 +12.5% | $26,204 |
| 2011 | $7,580 +6.7% | $26,204 -13.8% |
| 2010 | $7,104 +12.2% | $30,410 |
| 2009 | $6,331 +10% | $30,410 -7% |
| 2008 | $5,758 -3.3% | $32,700 +10.2% |
| 2007 | $5,954 +4.3% | $29,684 |
| 2006 | $5,708 +2.3% | $29,684 |
| 2005 | $5,581 +4.6% | $29,684 +35.8% |
| 2004 | $5,338 +7.2% | $21,854 |
| 2003 | $4,981 +23.6% | $21,854 |
| 2002 | $4,028 +8.5% | $21,854 +39.6% |
| 2001 | $3,714 +3.4% | $15,650 |
| 2000 | $3,592 +18.2% | $15,650 |
| 1999 | $3,040 | $15,650 |
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Neighborhood: 60304
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Longfellow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Percy Julian Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Longfellow 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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