Welcome to 626 Home! This charming 3 BR, 2.5 BA home, extensively remodeled and expanded in 2012, is light and bright and walking distance to all that downtown Oak Park has to offer. The first-floor features hardwood floors and a flexible, open layout that's hard to find among historic homes. The chef's kitchen, with shaker cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, is open to both the dining and living rooms. A sunroom, with views to the fully fenced-in side yard, and a newly updated powder room ('24), complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find an expanded second floor with three bedrooms and two full baths, all with good-size closets and ceiling fans. The primary suite has a 4x8 walk-in closet and an impressive ensuite featuring twin vanities, walk-in shower and private WC. The 2nd floor hall bath is stylish with a new vanity, quartz counters, fixtures and medicine cabinet ('24). Downstairs, the partially finished basement is an ideal spot to play board games or hang out with friends. The outdoor space includes a deck that's great for grilling, a concrete patio for relaxing summer meals, green space and a new cedar fence (May '25). Additional highlights/improvements: updated plumbing and electric; central air (AC condenser '23); washer ('25); garage door and opener ('23); refrigerator, exhaust fan ('22); primary closet organizer ('20); partially finished basement, waterproofing ('17). Convenient to 290, the Green and Blue Lines, Metra, Brooks Middle School and all the shops and restaurants on Lake Street. Come see this central OP gem today!
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$635,000
626 Home Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304
3beds
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
3,525 Square Feet Lot
$670,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,733 Estimated rent
Home value
$670,300
$603,000 - $751,000
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Partially finished basementExpanded second floorPrivate wcNew cedar fenceFully fenced-in side yardFlexible open layoutGreen space
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Listed by:
Kris Sagan 708-359-1632,
RE/MAX In The Village
Bought with:
Nevin Nelson
Redfin Corporation
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12374814
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Heated Sun Room, Recreation Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X9
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X8
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 273 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21X13
Recreation room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X20
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Off Alley, Owned, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,525 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 47 X 75
Details
- Parcel number: 16181130050000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
- Major remodel year: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Oak Park
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $424,730
- Annual tax amount: $12,765
- Date on market: 5/29/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $635,000+0.8% |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12374814 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2025 | Contingent | $630,000 |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12374814 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $630,000+44.8% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12374814 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2015 | Sold | $435,000+2.5% |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #08907719 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2015 | Pending sale | $424,500 |
Source: RE/MAX In The Village Realtors #08907719 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2015 | Listed for sale | $424,500+214.4% |
Source: RE/MAX In The Village Realtors #08907719 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2011 | Sold | $135,000-52.6% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2006 | Sold | $285,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $42,473 |
| 2023 | $12,765 +7.5% | $42,473 +23.7% |
| 2022 | $11,875 +2.3% | $34,345 |
| 2021 | $11,606 +1.8% | $34,345 |
| 2020 | $11,405 -4.4% | $34,345 -0.6% |
| 2019 | $11,934 -5% | $34,535 -7.8% |
| 2018 | $12,557 +2.1% | $37,440 |
| 2017 | $12,304 +3.8% | $37,440 +17.2% |
| 2016 | $11,849 +2.9% | $31,937 |
| 2015 | $11,517 +7.6% | $31,937 |
| 2014 | $10,702 +5.2% | $31,937 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $10,170 +19.1% | $31,250 +19% |
| 2012 | $8,542 -4% | $26,257 -13.6% |
| 2011 | $8,895 -22.9% | $30,399 -23.1% |
| 2010 | $11,538 +4.6% | $39,548 |
| 2009 | $11,033 +1.7% | $39,548 -7% |
| 2008 | $10,849 +10.8% | $42,524 +14.1% |
| 2007 | $9,794 +33.8% | $37,263 |
| 2006 | $7,318 +1.7% | $37,263 |
| 2005 | $7,198 +69.8% | $37,263 +88.1% |
| 2004 | $4,239 +0.5% | $19,813 |
| 2003 | $4,220 +3.9% | $19,813 |
| 2002 | $4,063 +42.6% | $19,813 +45.7% |
| 2001 | $2,849 +3.2% | $13,601 |
| 2000 | $2,761 | $13,601 |
| 1999 | $2,761 | $13,601 |
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Neighborhood: 60304
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Gwendolyn Brooks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Abraham Lincoln Elementary Schoo
- Middle: Gwendolyn Brooks 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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