538 Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, Illinois 60302


$600,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 0
Cost/Sqft:
Beds: 4
Baths: 3
Year Built: 1908
Property Taxes: $17,449
Days On Market: 1745
Lot Size: 0,00
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Description

Under contract in PLN. Build memories here where natural light abounds in this charming and spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Oak Park treasure. Warmth and character exude with rich original woodwork, hardwood floors, beamed ceiling and leaded glass windows. Large, double parlor living room is easily used as a dual-purpose space. Find pretty, built-in cabinet in roomy dining room. Kitchen has ample cabinet storage, granite countertops and stainless appliances with convenient and adjacent breakfast room overlooking back yard. Second floor has 3 bedrooms including tandem room ideal for a home office. Primary bedroom has connected room currently used as additional closet space but could be a home office. Find the 4th bedroom on 3rd floor which was previously used by live-in nanny. It's perfect for guests, home office and more. Knockout finished basement (2010) is a 10+ and a hip additional floor of living space. A designer's eye created and connected the family room, full bath, laundry center and bonus storage space seamlessly. With the modern gas fireplace, built-in shelving, clever storage, large light-filled windows and attention to detail, this space is the icing on the cake. Chill and watch your favorite shows or hang out with friends here. Long-term owners have tastefully updated and creatively kept the integrity of this home. They invested in infrastructure that matters including: zoned a/c (2009) and boiler heat, tear-off roof and copper gutters (2009), interior drain tile, back-flow valve (2020), powder room (2020), updated 2nd floor bath and new fence (in process). And if you really want more space, there is room to expand on this terrific, appx 50 X 172 deep lot. Unbeatable central location on tree-lined street with a lovely, enclosed front porch. 1.5-car garage and exterior space for 2-3 cars. Just blocks to elementary (Whittier) and OPRF high school, Farmer's Market, Ridgeland Commons pool, Green Line and so much more.

Property Specifics

Single Family
American 4-Sq.
1908
Full
No
Cook
— / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan
Public Sewer
10890721
16064240030000

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Whittier Elementary School
97
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
200 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
18 Dec, 2020 Sold $600,000 MRED MLS
1 Dec, 2020 Under contract $597,700 MRED MLS
1 Dec, 2020 Listed for sale $597,700 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 3
Partial Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Amenities: —
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Breakfast Room,Tandem Room,Storage,Enclosed Porch
Basement: Full
Basement Description: Finished,Exterior Access,Egress Window,Rec/Family Area

Other Specifics

1
Fenced Yard,Wood Fence
50 X 172
Finished,Interior Stair
None
Hardwood Floors, Historic/Period Mlwk, Beamed Ceilings, Some Carpeting
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Not in DB

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2020 $17,449

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