Step into history with this remarkable 1858 home, once the site of Oak Park's first post office! Nestled in the highly coveted Historical District, this home is an artist's canvas for someone with the creativity to take this well-built, timeless, and charming home into modern luxury. Oak Park offers the best of both worlds just 10 miles from downtown Chicago. Oak Park is a cultural gem, boasting 25 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings (the highest concentration worldwide), connections to Ernest Hemingway, and a vibrant community filled with galleries, boutiques, renowned restaurants, and exciting events. Inside, the home features 9-foot ceilings and a large formal dining room that opens to an inviting living room with views of the open staircase. The spacious eat-in kitchen includes a convenient first-floor powder room, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the second-floor foyer connects to 4 large rooms, offering flexible options for bedrooms, a den, or office space. The backyard is a serene retreat, highlighted by a magnificent magnolia tree and a two-story garage built in the mid-1990s, zoned for expansion if desired. With a roof just 5 years old, this home is ready for its next chapter. Whether you're drawn by its historical significance, its incredible location, or its thoughtful design, this Oak Park treasure is truly one-of-a-kind!
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$415,000
626 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
4beds
2,272sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1858
7,400 Square Feet Lot
$917,600 Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$4,518 Estimated rent
Home value
$917,600
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Listed by:
Marty Dunne 708-275-8270,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Bought with:
Marty Dunne
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12338258
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom 4
- Level: Basement
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X12
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24X12
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 299 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23X13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X13
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X17
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,272
- Total interior livable area: 2,272 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2.5
- Parking features: On Site, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2.5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50X148
Details
- Parcel number: 16063200070000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1858
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: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $540,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,848
- Date on market: 4/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2025 | Sold | $415,000-17%$183/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Contingent | $499,900$220/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12287148 Report a problem | ||
| 3/14/2025 | Price change | $499,900-4.8%$220/sqft |
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| 2/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000-4.4%$231/sqft |
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| 2/9/2025 | Listing removed | $549,000$242/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12278397 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,000$242/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12278397 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $54,000 |
| 2023 | $15,659 +1.8% | $54,000 +16.8% |
| 2022 | $15,387 +36.9% | $46,228 |
| 2021 | $11,243 +10% | $46,228 |
| 2020 | $10,217 -41.5% | $46,228 -10.6% |
| 2019 | $17,474 +52.7% | $51,719 |
| 2018 | $11,445 +4.1% | $51,719 |
| 2017 | $10,998 -20.4% | $51,719 +34% |
| 2016 | $13,815 -13% | $38,604 -12.3% |
| 2015 | $15,881 +7.6% | $44,039 |
| 2014 | $14,758 +24.4% | $44,039 +7.5% |
| 2013 | $11,866 -5.2% | $40,969 |
| 2012 | $12,517 +2.5% | $40,969 |
| 2011 | $12,208 -8.2% | $40,969 -10.1% |
| 2010 | $13,302 +12.9% | $45,594 -10.8% |
| 2009 | $11,782 +30.7% | $51,136 -7% |
| 2008 | $9,016 -1.1% | $54,986 +15.8% |
| 2007 | $9,114 -8.3% | $47,501 |
| 2006 | $9,939 -0.9% | $47,501 |
| 2005 | $10,027 +19.9% | $47,501 +38.5% |
| 2004 | $8,363 +6.9% | $34,304 |
| 2003 | $7,825 +3.9% | $34,304 |
| 2002 | $7,532 +37.4% | $34,304 +47.5% |
| 2001 | $5,480 -2% | $23,251 |
| 2000 | $5,593 +4.9% | $23,251 |
| 1999 | $5,334 | $23,251 |
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Neighborhood: 60302
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10Percy Julian Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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