838 Clinton Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60304
$749,900
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For Sale
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| Status: | New |
| Sqft: | 2,650 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $283 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 1909 |
| Property Taxes: | $11,301 |
| Days On Market: | 0 |
| Lot Size: | 0,17 |
Description
Welcome to this spacious, light-filled Oak Park home offering 5 bedrooms, 2 and half baths, generous living spaces, ample storage, and an oversized double lot with beautiful gardens and outdoor space. Set on a charming tree-lined street, the home is positioned on the north side of the property, which translates to excellent southern exposure, filling the interior with natural light while creating an expansive open yard along the south side. The main level features a spacious living room, formal dining room, primary bedroom and full bath, kitchen, powder room, and a flexible family room or breakfast room that opens to a large deck overlooking the garden. The home also boasts hardwood floors plus hardwood under the carpeted areas. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms and a full bath plus an unfinished attic, providing plenty of space for family, guests, home offices, or hobbies. The lower level offers a large recreation/family room perfect for entertaining or everyday living, complete with vintage wood-paneled walls and a classic, custom built-in bar. An additional room provides excellent storage or flexible-use space, along with a laundry area, utility space, plus a bonus basement bath with shower and toilet. Enjoy gas forced heat throughout the home and central air on the main floor and lower level plus window air conditioners and a whole house fan on the second level. Many charming original details remain in this home, including a leaded glass door, crown moldings, vintage woodwork, cedar closets, and other architectural touches that give the property warmth and character. Outside, enjoy a large deck, beautiful yard and garden, a 2-car garage, plus a parking pad ideal for basketball or additional parking for up to three vehicles. The home is ready to just move-in, while also offering an exciting opportunity to update and personalize over time. Located in the heart of the wonderful Oak Park community, with convenient access to public transportation, shopping, dining, parks, schools, and Downtown Chicago. Don't delay, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy generous space, classic character, abundant natural light, and an oversized lot at a great price in Oak Park!
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1909 | |
| Finished, Storage Space, Full | |
| Other | |
| Asphalt | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.17 |
| Cook | |
| — | |
| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan, Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| Central Air, Partial, Window Unit(s), Gas | |
| Gas, Forced Air | |
| 12796374 | |
| 16181310120000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Abraham Lincoln Elementary Schoo |
97 | — | |
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Middle School
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School |
97 | Not in DB | |
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High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
200 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct, 2026 | Listed for sale | $749,900 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: 14X11
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 14X12
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 12X11
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 11X10
Floor Type: Carpet
Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Dimensions: 16X12
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 15X9
Floor Type: Hardwood
Features: Pantry-Walk-in
Dimensions: 24X12
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: 21X9
Floor Type: Hardwood
Rooms: Bedroom 5, Family Room, Foyer, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Gallery
Name: Bedroom 5
Dimensions: 10X8
Floor Type: Hardwood
Name: Family Room - Down
Dimensions: 22X28
Floor Type: Tile
Name: Foyer
Dimensions: 9X8
Floor Type: Hardwood
Name: Utility Room-Lower Level
Dimensions: 22X10
Floor Type: —
Name: Storage
Dimensions: 11X10
Floor Type: Tile
Name: Gallery
Dimensions: 16X9
Floor Type: Carpet
Other Specifics
| 2 | |
| Concrete Perimeter | |
| Concrete, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Off Street, Side Apron, Additional Parking, Owned, Garage | |
| In Unit | |
| Hardwood, Carpet | |
| Deck | |
| Garage(s) | |
| — | |
| — | |
| 50x149 | |
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| Full | |
| Wet Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room | |
| Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven | |
| Not in DB | |
| Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2026 | $11,301 |
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