426 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302


$980,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 3,973
Cost/Sqft: $250
Beds: 5
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1890
Property Taxes: $27,307
Days On Market: 1305
Lot Size: 0,26
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Description

Rare opportunity to live on a street of dreams! The 400 block of Forest is a show place for a large collection of architecturally significant homes by Frank Lloyd Wright, EE Roberts, and others. Be awe struck at the details and presence of all of the homes, knowing that you can be a part of this special block! Located next door to the world renowned Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio, 426 Forest is an award winning EE Roberts home! Be a part of Oak Park's rich history while living in this fabulous 5 bedroom home with a new luxury ensuite primary bathroom, new central air and extensive exterior renovations that earned the Village of Oak Park's Historic Renovation Award. Character abounds in this Queen Anne Victorian. Custom woodwork and hardwood floors throughout, many stained glass windows, 10' soaring ceilings, double parlor living room and opportunities for expansion into the attic and in the coach house. The location is walkable to downtown Oak Park, the Metra, EL train, shops, restaurants and so much more. The block parties, progressive dinners and more make living here a lifestyle! The sellers are very sad to be saying goodbye! CLICK the VIRTUAL TOUR link to see floor plans for the home AND coach house plus many photos! CLICK the VIDEO link to see the fully narrated DRONE VIDEO!

Property Specifics

Single Family
1890
No
0.26
Cook
0 / Not Applicable
11455114
16071030030000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoo
97
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:
21 Apr, 2008 Sold $770,000 MRED MLS
14 Mar, 2008 Under contract $845,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $969,000 MRED MLS
30 Aug, 2007 Listed for sale $899,000 MRED MLS
15 Aug, 2013 Sold $712,500 MRED MLS
26 Jun, 2013 Under contract $750,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $799,000 MRED MLS
16 Apr, 2013 Listed for sale $829,000 MRED MLS
27 Feb, 2015 Sold $789,000 MRED MLS
18 Jan, 2015 Under contract $800,000 MRED MLS
14 Jan, 2015 Listed for sale $800,000 MRED MLS
25 Oct, 2022 Sold $980,000 MRED MLS
12 Sep, 2022 Under contract $995,000 MRED MLS
6 Jul, 2022 Listed for sale $995,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
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Location: —
Floor Type: —
Third Bedroom Info:
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Location: —
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Fourth Bedroom Info:
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Fifth Bedroom Info:
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Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: —
Basement: —
Basement Description: Partially Finished

Other Specifics

2.5
Gravel,Shared
50 X 227
Interior Stair,Unfinished
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2008 $13,362
2013 $22,001
2022 $27,307

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