1218 Grove Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302
$849,900
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 4,136 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $205 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 3 |
| Year Built: | 1928 |
| Property Taxes: | $18,199 |
| Days On Market: | 1416 |
| Lot Size: | 0,00 |
Description
SPECTACULAR, ELEGANT AND PRISTINE ARE A FEW WAYS TO DESCRIBE ONE OF THE LARGEST BRICK BUNGALOWS IN OAK PARK. LOCATED IN ONE OF THE BEST AREAS IN OAK PARK; WALKING DISTANCE TO MANN SCHOOL AND LINDBERG PARK. THE HOME STILL HAS ALL OF THE HANDCRAFTED PLASTER CEILING MOLDINGS, EXTENSIVE ORIGINAL WOODWORK, AND MANY ORIGINAL CLASSIC STAINED GLASS WINDOWS AND DOORS. THE HOME BO0ASTS AN ABUNDANCE OF LIGHT, WARMTH AND CHARM. YOU FEEL AT HOME ONCE YOU WALK THRU THE FRONT DOOR AND INTO THE FOYER. THERE IS A HUGE LIVING ROOM WITH SPECIAL STAINED GLASS WINDOWS AND DOORS TO BRING THE VIEW OF THE PROFESSIONALLY LANDSCAPED YARD INSIDE. PLUS, A WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE TO TAKE THE CHILL OUT OF THE AIR ON THOSE COOL EVENINGS. ADJACENT TO THE RENOVATED CHEF'S KITCHEN IS A FORMAL DINING ROOM LARGE ENOUGH TO HOST THE BEST FAMILY HOLIDAY GATHERINGS. THE KITCHEN HAS A PLETHORA OF CABINETS AND STORAGE INCLUDING A GENEROUS AREA FOR THE KITCHEN TABLE. IT HAS STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, STONE COUNTER TOPS, UNDER CABINET LIGHTING, TILED BACKSPLASH AND WHITE 42'' CABINETS. THERE IS A HEATED SUN ROOM WITH THE ORIGINAL TILE FLOOR OFF THE KITCHEN; THE PERFECT PLACE TO TAKE IN THE OUTSIDE ELEMENTS WITHOUT GETTING COLD OR WET. JUST OUTSIDE THE SUNROOM IS A FENCED YARD AND DECK. THERE ARE 5 BEDROOMS THROUGHOUT THE HOME; ALL SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT EACH WITH LOTS OF CLOSET SPACE. THE LOWER LEVEL HAS A GORGEOUS FAMILY ROOM, A HUGE REC ROOM AND TONS OF STORAGE TO HOLD ALL OF YOUR EXTRA COSTCO TRIPS OR LET THE KIDS PLAY NO MATTER WHAT THEIR AGE. THERE IS A 2 CAR GARAGE WITH THE ORIGINAL FINISHED CEILING, LOTS OF LIGHT AND IT'S OWN 200 AMP ELECTRIC SERVICE. THE HOME HAS CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING AND RADIATORS. THUS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS FOR HEATING AND COOLING. THERE IS A LONG BRICK PAVER DRIVEWAY TO HOLD ALL OF YOUR VEHICLES AND ADD CHARM TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOME. TRULY ONE OF THE GEMS OF OAK PARK.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
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| 1928 | |
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| Cook | |
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| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 11395167 | |
| 16061060140000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
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Grade School
Horace Mann Elementary School |
97 | — | |
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Middle School
Percy Julian 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: |
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| 29 Feb, 2008 | Sold | $635,000 | MRED MLS |
| 22 Jan, 2008 | Under contract | $700,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $725,000 | MRED MLS |
| 15 Nov, 2007 | Listed for sale | $725,000 | MRED MLS |
| 21 Jan, 2010 | Sold | $695,000 | MRED MLS |
| 10 Dec, 2009 | Under contract | $729,000 | MRED MLS |
| 1 Dec, 2009 | Listed for sale | $729,000 | MRED MLS |
| 9 Jun, 2022 | Sold | $849,900 | MRED MLS |
| 8 May, 2022 | Under contract | $849,900 | MRED MLS |
| 5 May, 2022 | Listed for sale | $849,900 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Rooms: —
Basement Description: Finished
Other Specifics
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| Brick | |
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| 50X163 | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2008 | $12,992 |
| 2010 | $14,319 |
| 2022 | $18,199 |
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