Exceptional and harmonious environmentally conscious renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's 1911 Oscar B. Balch house, a seamless evolution of the visionary architect's original design ethos, that also builds upon the thoughtful and dramatic modern expansion of the floor plan by the home's prior steward. Featured in January by The Wall Street Journal, and in September by Crain's, this amazing 4,400+ SF master work has undergone a meticulous multi-year sustainability initiative and energy overhaul striving to become a "NZE" home, all while preserving and enhancing the exquisite craftsmanship and impressive design details of this residential work of art. Nestled on a generous 80' x 168' lot in Oak Park's Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, the home's impressive facade is notable for its expansive roof with broad eaves, clean horizontal lines, symmetrical design, and nearly continuous linear windows. Inside, the main level floor plan delights with its more formal open concept living room, dining room and library spaces overlooking the front gardens to the east, anchored by a large Roman brick fireplace flanked by 10FT bookshelves on both sides and a continuous wood mantle. Behind wooden slatted screens to the west lies the large kitchen with 9FT island which opens to a sprawling family room addition with 11FT ceilings, amazing clerestory windows, a second brick fireplace, and walk-out access to the idyllic rear grounds, gardens and deck. The top floor offers 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a newly installed sauna that overlooks the rear gardens. The home's new geothermal HVAC systems are housed in the basement, and are a technical work of art in full alignment with this magnificent home.
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$1,550,000
611 N Kenilworth Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
5beds
4,450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
0.31 Acres Lot
$1,710,100 Zestimate®
$348/sqft
$5,571 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.54M - $1.90M
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Second brick fireplaceLarge roman brick fireplaceIdyllic rear groundsSymmetrical designAmazing clerestory windowsSprawling family room additionLinear windows
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Listed by:
Keith Wilkey 773-742-1318,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Victoria Krause Schutte
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12148241
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Library, Mud Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Office, Bedroom 5, Deck, Enclosed Porch Heated
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X19
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X10
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X18
Deck
- Level: Main
- Area: 703 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X37
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X15
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Second
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7X11
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 520 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X26
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 49 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 07X07
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Island, Pantry-Closet), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X16
Library
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X18
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 552 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X24
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 07X10
Office
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 09X10
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 4,450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 X 168
Details
- Parcel number: 16063210380000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Prairie
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1911
- Major remodel year: 2023
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
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: $348/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,110,000
- Annual tax amount: $35,105
- Date on market: 10/6/2024
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/15/2025 | Sold | $1,550,000$348/sqft |
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| 10/7/2024 | Sold | $1,550,000+3.7%$348/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12148241 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2024 | Contingent | $1,495,000$336/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12148241 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+32.7%$336/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12148241 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2016 | Sold | $1,127,000-9.8%$253/sqft |
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| 4/30/2016 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$281/sqft |
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| 3/28/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000$281/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,635 +4.4% | $111,000 |
| 2023 | $35,105 +23.2% | $111,000 +43% |
| 2022 | $28,498 +2.5% | $77,635 |
| 2021 | $27,805 +2.2% | $77,635 |
| 2020 | $27,208 -21.1% | $77,635 -16.8% |
| 2019 | $34,479 +3.9% | $93,298 |
| 2018 | $33,184 +2.2% | $93,298 |
| 2017 | $32,479 +7.1% | $93,298 +19.8% |
| 2016 | $30,328 +0.3% | $77,848 -10% |
| 2015 | $30,244 +5.9% | $86,491 -1.5% |
| 2014 | $28,570 -3% | $87,827 -5.7% |
| 2013 | $29,449 +17.9% | $93,118 +17.5% |
| 2012 | $24,975 +25.7% | $79,263 +21.2% |
| 2011 | $19,868 +22.3% | $65,409 +13.7% |
| 2010 | $16,248 +62.1% | $57,508 +52.5% |
| 2009 | $10,022 +9.6% | $37,704 +0% |
| 2008 | $9,147 -3.2% | $37,699 |
| 2007 | $9,446 +2.9% | $37,699 |
| 2006 | $9,178 +2.5% | $37,699 |
| 2005 | $8,951 -6.6% | $37,699 |
| 2004 | $9,585 +7.4% | $37,699 |
| 2003 | $8,922 -39.6% | $37,699 -40.6% |
| 2002 | $14,762 +51.8% | $63,500 +68.4% |
| 2001 | $9,724 +3.5% | $37,699 |
| 2000 | $9,395 -0.2% | $37,699 |
| 1999 | $9,409 | $37,699 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60302
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Percy Julian Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 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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