426 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302
$980,000
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Sold
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| 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 |
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 | |
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| 1890 | |
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| No | |
| 0.26 |
| Cook | |
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| 0 / Not Applicable | |
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| 11455114 | |
| 16071030030000 |
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 | |
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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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| 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
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
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Full Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink,Soaking Tub
Bathroom in Basement: 1
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Basement Description: Partially Finished
Other Specifics
| 2.5 | |
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| Gravel,Shared | |
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| 50 X 227 | |
| Interior Stair,Unfinished | |
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| Not in DB | |
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Tax History
| Year | Property Taxes |
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| 2008 | $13,362 |
| 2013 | $22,001 |
| 2022 | $27,307 |
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