245 Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302
$800,000
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Sold
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| Status: | Closed |
| Sqft: | 5,874 |
| Cost/Sqft: | $145 |
| Beds: | 5 |
| Baths: | 5 |
| Year Built: | 1888 |
| Property Taxes: | $34,245 |
| Days On Market: | 1646 |
| Lot Size: | 0,26 |
Description
WELCOME TO THE JOHN RANKIN HOUSE (1891) DESIGNED BY PATTON & FISHER, WHOSE MANY BUILDINGS GRACE ILLINOIS AND BEYOND. DESIGNED TO SIT MAJESTICALLY AT THE CORNER OF KENILWORTH AND ELIZABETH CT., THIS DISTINCTIVE 3 STORY VICTORIAN IS AT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT PRAIRIE SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE HISTORIC DISTRICT. NEWER ROOF AND EXTERIOR PAINT HIGHLIGHT THE GRACEFUL LINES OF THE HOUSE. THE DEEP FRONT PORCH ALLOWS FOR MULTIPLE SEATING CONFIGURATIONS TO ENJOY THE STREETSCAPE OF DISTINCTIVE HOMES. THIS HOME FEATURES A GRAND FOYER WITH DOUBLE POCKET DOORS TO THE LIVING ROOM WITH FP AND SUNROOM. FOYER ALSO OPENS TO THE LIBRARY WITH FP AND DINING ROOM. KITCHEN IS UPDATED WITH AN ISLAND AND OPENS TO THE FAMILY ROOM. UP THE GRAND STAIRCASE WITH DISTINCTIVE ART GLASS WINDOWS YOU WILL FIND ANOTHER HUGE GALLERY HALL. PRIMARY WITH FP AND 3 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS. THE 5TH BEDROOM HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM FOR TOTAL CONVENIENCE. THE FULL STAIRCASE WITH ADDITIONAL ART GLASS CONTINUES UP TO THE GRAND BALLROOM, WITH FUN TURRET AREA, BEDROOM, BATHROOM AND OFFICE. THIS TREETOP RETREAT IS FLOODED WITH SUNLIGHT. THIS STRIKING HOME IS ONLY A SHORT FEW BLOCKS TO SCHOOL, METRA, THE GREEN LINE, SHOPPING, THE LIBRARY, THE FAMOUS OAK PARK FARMERS MARKET AND SO MUCH MORE. DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY.
Property Specifics
| Single Family | |
| — | |
| Queen Anne | |
| 1888 | |
| Full | |
| — | |
| No | |
| 0.26 |
| Cook | |
| — | |
| — / Not Applicable | |
| None | |
| Lake Michigan,Public | |
| Public Sewer | |
| 11065985 | |
| 16071150360000 |
Nearby Schools
| NAME: | DISTRICT: | DISTANCE: | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Grade School
Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoo |
97 | — | |
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Middle School
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School |
97 | Not in DB | |
|
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
200 | Not in DB | |
Property History
| DATE: | EVENT: | PRICE: | SOURCE: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul, 2021 | Sold | $800,000 | MRED MLS |
| 17 Jun, 2021 | Under contract | $849,000 | MRED MLS |
| — | Last price change | $950,000 | MRED MLS |
| 26 Apr, 2021 | Listed for sale | $950,000 | MRED MLS |
Room Specifics
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Dimensions: —
Floor Type: —
Full Bathrooms: 5
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Office,Library,Bonus Room,Tandem Room,Foyer,Gallery,Sun Room
Basement Description: Unfinished
Other Specifics
| 1.1 | |
| — | |
| Concrete,Side Drive | |
| Patio, Porch, Storms/Screens | |
| — | |
| 75 X 149 | |
| Finished,Full,Interior Stair | |
| Full | |
| Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Second Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Center Hall Plan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room | |
| Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop | |
| Not in DB | |
| Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved | |
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| — | |
| — |
Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $34,245 |
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