Welcome to this stunning Oak Park American four-square home ideally located near schools, transportation and recreational parks. The home preserves its architectural details, including hardwood flooring, natural woodwork, built-ins, and custom stained-glass windows. A newly rebuilt front porch with beadboard ceiling and Trexs steps welcome you while overlooking a mature front garden. The spacious foyer with an oak staircase and custom stained-glass landing creates a warm entry to the home. The large dining room boasts a ventless remote control gas fireplace with tile mantel, custom millwork cabinetry and leads into the living room with abundant natural light that overlooks the landscaped backyard. Pocket doors lead into a well-designed kitchen with quarter-sawn millwork custom cabinetry throughout, a butler's pantry, a tucked-away powder room, tile backsplash, high-end appliances, and a large island with seating for 4. A mudroom and family area with a gas fireplace complete the first floor. The 2 nd level includes 4 spacious bedrooms with new windows, a remodeled guest bathroom and a spacious primary ensuite. The massive 3rd floor great room adds flexible space for a family room, creative studio space, while skylights flood the room with natural light. More space can be found in the finished basement with high ceilings for a 2nd family room/office area, a 3rd full bathroom with heated floor and work out room. Additional storage is available in the laundry room with new flooring, dedicated workshop and built-in shelving with an exterior access to the backyard. Outside, the thoughtfully designed backyard is a true urban oasis. Enjoy summer dinners on the paver patio with a fire pit, water fountain, and a Sonos sounds system all of which is surrounded by lush perennial gardens and flowering trees that create beauty and privacy year after year. A two-car garage provides easy parking plus an extra parking pad with separate alley access. Many significant updates include new electrical wiring with buried service, Lutron lighting system to control first floor and exterior lights, a new chimney liner, an on-demand electric water heater and updated insulation, sump pump with battery backup, replaced storm sewer and complete protection for wood siding with flashing around the whole house, and so much more.. This home features a wide array of amenities and characteristics consistent with a well-maintained and charming property. It is in move-in-ready condition and prepared for its next family.
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$1,225,000
729 N Elmwood Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
4beds
3,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
8,550 Square Feet Lot
$1,196,100 Zestimate®
$383/sqft
$5,577 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,196,100
$1.14M - $1.26M
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Listed by:
Kimberly Wojack 708-837-4142,
Baird & Warner
Bought with:
Leigh Ann Hughes
Compass
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12648134
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Office, Walk In Closet, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments), Bathroom (Full, Shower Only)
- Level: Second
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments)
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments, Some Stained Glass)
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X19
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X16
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X19
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Some Stained Glass)
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Walk-in, Custom Cabinetry, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen), Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Garden Window(s), Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X20
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Combination)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X21
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X14
Mud room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5X5
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Third
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X14
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Engineered Hardwood), Window Treatments (Double Pane Windows)
- Level: Third
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X23
Walk in closet
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X7
Other
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9X11
Heating
- Forced Air, Indv Controls, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Oven, Humidifier, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: Pocket Door(s)
- Windows: Replacement Windows, Skylight(s), Drapes, Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Garden Window(s), Screens, Window Treatments, Some Stained Glass
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Insert, Living Room, Kitchen
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Carport, EV Ready, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 8,550 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50x171
- Features: Mature Trees
Details
- Parcel number: 16064110140000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: American 4-Sq.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cedar, Stucco
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Oak Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $383/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $758,380
- Annual tax amount: $23,778
- Date on market: 8/19/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Sold | $1,225,000+222.4%$383/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12648134 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/1997 | Sold | $380,000+18%$119/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/1994 | Sold | $322,000$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,778 +4.4% | $75,838 |
| 2023 | $22,778 +13.8% | $75,838 +30.1% |
| 2022 | $20,012 -2.7% | $58,272 |
| 2021 | $20,559 +2.1% | $58,272 |
| 2020 | $20,140 -15.7% | $58,272 -11.3% |
| 2019 | $23,899 +3.9% | $65,723 |
| 2018 | $23,001 +2.1% | $65,723 |
| 2017 | $22,519 -1.3% | $65,723 +11% |
| 2016 | $22,822 +11.9% | $59,199 |
| 2015 | $20,402 +7.5% | $59,199 |
| 2014 | $18,977 +7.3% | $59,199 +3.9% |
| 2013 | $17,687 -0.2% | $56,977 |
| 2012 | $17,725 +5.6% | $56,977 |
| 2011 | $16,783 +12.7% | $56,977 -0.2% |
| 2010 | $14,892 +8.1% | $57,103 |
| 2009 | $13,778 +7.3% | $57,103 -7% |
| 2008 | $12,838 +3.1% | $61,402 +12.8% |
| 2007 | $12,456 +3.4% | $54,422 |
| 2006 | $12,041 +2.4% | $54,422 |
| 2005 | $11,754 +14% | $54,422 +34.7% |
| 2004 | $10,309 +7.5% | $40,399 |
| 2003 | $9,594 -0.8% | $40,399 |
| 2002 | $9,669 +19.9% | $40,399 +27.8% |
| 2001 | $8,064 +3.5% | $31,608 |
| 2000 | $7,792 +14.4% | $31,608 |
| 1999 | $6,809 | $31,608 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60302
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Whittier Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Gwendolyn Brooks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Oak Park & River Forest High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Whittier Elementary School
- 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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