Welcome to 838 Linden, a home where location, space, thoughtful design and loving care come together seamlessly. Nestled on a classic North Oak Park tree lined block in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. With a functional floor plan that places all the right rooms in all the right places, abundant natural light and improvements including New zoned HVAC units, this property is truly a rare find. Every buyer seeks a home that has been updated, loved and proactively maintained - and this is exactly that home. The main level features a formal entryway that opens to a classic, light filled living room which flows into a window framed sitting room or lovely quiet reading space! The separate dining room connects conveniently to the kitchen, making it ideal for daily living and entertaining. Adjacent to the kitchen, the breakfast room (13 X 8) is currently staged as an office but can easily accommodate a kitchen table or can be used as a family/TV room. A powder room completes the first floor. On the second level, you'll find three spacious bedrooms including a Primary suite with a full bathroom. A tandem room off the 2 secondary bedrooms offers versatility, making it suitable as a playroom, yoga space, or additional sleeping area. The finishing touch- a bright, white hallway bathroom. The beautiful, bright lower level extends this homes functionality with a family room, a 4th bedroom currently set up as an office, a full bathroom, an 11X8 storage room, Laundry room with Mud Room area next to the exterior door to backyard. Rounding out this Dutch Colonial is the 2 car garage with lofted storage space and staircase for easy access, sizable side and rear yard and 17 X 9 deck off the kitchen perfect for backyard entertaining. 838 Linden - ideal location to get to- Mann School, Taylor Park, OPRF, Farmers Market, OP Ave/Lake St etc
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$835,000
838 Linden Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
4beds
2,010sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1922
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$1,036,000 Zestimate®
$415/sqft
$4,751 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,036,000
$943,000 - $1.15M
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Spacious bedroomsBright white hallway bathroomAbundant natural lightFamily roomBreakfast roomBeautiful bright lower levelDeck off the kitchen
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Listed by:
Zachary Knebel, ABR,e-PRO,SFR,SRS 773-290-9293,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate,
Jeanette Madock, BPOR,e-PRO 708-228-4557,
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Bought with:
Zachary Knebel, ABR,e-PRO,SFR,SRS
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12272340
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Tandem Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Bathroom (Full)
- Level: Second
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17X12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X13
Family room
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X14
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Breakfast Room), Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X9
Laundry
- Features: Flooring (Other)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X8
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Curtains/Drapes, Window Treatments)
- Level: Main
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22X20
Other
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16X8
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air, Sep Heating Systems - 2+
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished,Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,805
- Total interior livable area: 2,010 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 795
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: 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
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 X 125
Details
- Parcel number: 16064020040000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Community & HOA
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Oak Park
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $415/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $567,620
- Annual tax amount: $14,795
- Date on market: 1/22/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2025 | Sold | $835,000$415/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12272340 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2025 | Pending sale | $835,000$415/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12272340 Report a problem | ||
| 1/27/2025 | Contingent | $835,000$415/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12272340 Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $835,000+21%$415/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12272340 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2004 | Sold | $690,000+74.7%$343/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2003 | Sold | $395,000$197/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $56,762 |
| 2023 | $17,424 +17.8% | $56,762 +35.3% |
| 2022 | $14,795 +2.4% | $41,949 |
| 2021 | $14,451 -10.9% | $41,949 -11.7% |
| 2020 | $16,210 +5.2% | $47,508 +9% |
| 2019 | $15,404 -11.7% | $43,580 -14% |
| 2018 | $17,444 +2.1% | $50,674 |
| 2017 | $17,083 -2% | $50,674 +10.7% |
| 2016 | $17,427 +11.9% | $45,795 |
| 2015 | $15,569 +7.5% | $45,795 |
| 2014 | $14,485 -3.9% | $45,795 -6.4% |
| 2013 | $15,066 -0.3% | $48,924 |
| 2012 | $15,105 +2.7% | $48,924 |
| 2011 | $14,701 +3% | $48,924 -11% |
| 2010 | $14,271 +8.2% | $54,974 |
| 2009 | $13,184 +7.6% | $54,974 -7% |
| 2008 | $12,254 -6.7% | $59,111 +3.7% |
| 2007 | $13,133 +3.4% | $57,000 |
| 2006 | $12,701 +4.8% | $57,000 |
| 2005 | $12,123 +24.4% | $57,000 +44.5% |
| 2004 | $9,742 +7% | $39,450 |
| 2003 | $9,105 +125.6% | $39,450 |
| 2002 | $4,036 -20.9% | $39,450 +22.3% |
| 2001 | $5,104 +4.8% | $32,266 |
| 2000 | $4,869 | $32,266 |
| 1999 | $4,869 | $32,266 |
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Neighborhood: 60302
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 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
- 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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