53 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
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OFF MARKET

$815,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,134 sqft

53 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 12, 2024 for $328,800

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$815K
Since last month
Decreased$900 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$280K (+52.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$487K (+148%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +153% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$815K
August 2026$813K
July 2026$816K
June 2026$837K
May 2026$839K
April 2026$805K
March 2026$794K
February 2026$750K
January 2026$736K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
5934 W Erie St, Chicago, IL
0.26
Single-Family Home
$450,000
02/17/26
5
3.5
2,000
5927 W Erie St, Chicago, IL
0.30
Single-Family Home
$450,000
12/23/25
5
4
2,400
419 N Taylor Ave, Oak Park, IL
0.05
Single-Family Home
$695,000
05/15/26
5
2.5
2,000
830 N Austin Blvd, Oak Park, IL
0.15
Single-Family Home
$452,000
03/31/26
5
2
1,380
1040 N Austin Blvd, Oak Park, IL
0.39
Single-Family Home
$475,000
05/11/26
5
2.5
1,918
5748 W Erie St, Chicago, IL
0.44
Single-Family Home
$425,000
10/16/25
5
4
1,444
519 N Taylor Ave, Oak Park, IL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$760,000
09/01/26
5
3
2,198
546 N Humphrey Ave, Oak Park, IL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$628,000
01/15/26
4
2.5
2,500
5915 W Iowa St, Chicago, IL
0.28
Single-Family Home
$435,000
07/01/26
4
2
1,782

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
57 W Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.01
$444,700
5
2
-
Off Market
419 N Taylor Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.05
$695,000
5
2.5
2,000
Recently Sold
47 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.02
$602,200
5
2
-
Off Market
415 N Taylor Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.06
$716,500
3
1.5
1,764
Off Market
43 E Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.03
$561,500
5
2
-
Off Market
407 N Taylor Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.07
$619,000
3
2
1,500
Off Market
411 N Humphrey Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.06
$620,800
5
2
2,079
Off Market
50 W Superior St, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.07
$476,600
7
2
-
Off Market
403 N Humphrey Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.08
$470,000
6
3
-
Recently Sold
401 N Humphrey Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.08
$666,800
6
4
-
Off Market
332 N Taylor Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302
0.09
$962,400
5
4
3,407
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1903
2,134 sqft
$382/sqft
Garage

About this House

Tremendous opportunity to add instant sweat equity to this sprawling single family home! This 4-bed, 4-bath home offers a large living room; open kitchen with stainless appliance and loads of storage and counter space; hardwood flooring; spacious bedrooms; a full basement; and detached 2-car garage. Sold as-is. No survey. Must take subject to any municipal requirements.
53 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302 is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,134 sqft single-family home built in 1903. It last sold for $328,800 on Jan 12, 2024 (6% below the $349,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $815,300, with a rent estimate of $4,757/month.
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Anthony Disano, (312) 788-4040
Parkvue Realty Corporation
William Volpe
Parkvue Realty Corporation
Bought with: Elissa Palermo, (773) 297-7995, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11869727

Home Details for 53 Chicago Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Finished,FullNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Dining Room, Eating Area, Family Room, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Utility Room Lower Level
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 4
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2134 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1903
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, StoneNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16081040040000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $349,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Dec 19 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Oak Park
School Information
Elementary School District: 97Jr High / Middle School District: 97High School District: 200

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3872.484 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11869727Back On Market Date: Sat Dec 02 2023

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing DisplayMRD REMARKSINTERNET: YesSource Internet Address Display

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 12, 2024
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11869727
Sold
$328,800
Dec 19, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11869727
Contingent
$349,900
Dec 3, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11869727
PendingToActive
$349,900
Sep 23, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11869727
Contingent
$379,900
Aug 30, 2023
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11869727
PriceChange
$379,900
Price increased by 36%

Market trends in Oak Park

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$448K
$82.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
103.4%
1.2%MoM
Price per sq ft
$294
$17MoM
Available listings
134
10MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Oak Park

At least 603 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 98 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 80 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 62 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say there are community events

  • 55 % Say car is needed

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 44 % Say there's wildlife

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  • Jeffrey Jones
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    "Great schools, great community. It’s very walkable, and we love having easy access to the city via green and blue L lines. "
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  • Ktlsmac
    "walkable. great schools. great restaurants. We have made friends with our neighbors and made a home we love. "
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  • Julienne Rutherford
    "This is a fantastic place to live raising a teenager. My kid can walk to the high school, the public library, the movie theater, shops, restaurants. And when they’re older they can take the train downtown. It’s a great place to build autonomy safely. "
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  • Adrienne Knight
    "Oak park has access to both a Metra Line as well as the CTA. It’s easy to commute to the city for work"
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  • Jonathan.meister1
    "Great schools and convenient to everything! I have raised my kids here… what a great town. Also, FLW home and studios is here."
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  • Adrienne Knight
    "Oak park schools are wonderful. The middle schools are large and can be intimidating, but it’s a great place to rise kids. The parks and rec department offers a lot of options for families. "
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  • Adrienne Knight
    "Oak park is a very dog friendly neighborhood with lots of parks. There are many other dogs around to play with and lots of kids and schools in the area. It’s well mentioned and kept clean. "
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  • Adrienne Knight
    "There are many dog friendly places and restaurants. Lots of other dog owners and nice places to walk with your dog. "
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  • Adrienne Knight
    "Oak park is a very dog friendly neighborhood. There are lots of big parks to take dogs to that have dog areas. "
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  • Georgiapatton
    "They would love it here walking distance to a big park where children and dogs can run and and have run there are many dogs that live in the neighborhood"
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  • Tz9dj28nwm
    "Great place to live for 15 years. Lot of parks near by. Train blue line and green line. I 290 express way. Many restaurants around specially downtown. "
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood has changed so much since I moved here 2014 more crime you have to go miles for fresh vegetables or healthy options "
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  • Kyle.selberg
    "The neighborhood has several frank lloyd wright designed buildings. And ernest hemingway was born here. Lots of great restaurants and parks. Beautiful library. Close to freeways "
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  • Jayashree B.
    "I would say it’s so comforting. A good distance from the city so it’s private and quiet but close enough to the city that it’s not an overwhelming trip. "
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  • Sarah B.
    "Thursday Night Out, Oaktoberfest, WrightPlus Walk, Farmers Market, free concerts in Scoville Park...so many events that make Oak Park feel like a neighborhood! "
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  • Theshaveking
    "We have annual Block parties , street festivals, movies in the park , the local businesses and vendors participate in outdoor street markets "
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  • Hunter G.
    "I see a lot of people walking dogs. Very family oriented town. Especially at the parks nearby. If you have a dog they won’t be lonely. "
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  • Wallory
    "Oak park is quiet but also has lots going on in the downtown area. A great neighborhood for families. Also great schools. "
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  • Alyse R.
    "I love the Block parties that my neighborhood allows my street to have once a summer! We get to block off the street so that we can hang out in the street as a block and have fun! "
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  • Kmac
    "Shelter in place sing alongs, backyard happy hours, block parties, walk to school days, one book one school"
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  • Jryniewicz
    "It’s wonderful really nice community. For the most part everyone is super super nice. The high school is great too "
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  • Gwolski
    "Easy access throughout Oak Park to Green Line, Blue Line and Metra. And driving is easy if you would rather. "
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  • Rachel B.
    "A diverse, open minded community that is family friendly with solid schools. While all communities have areas of growth, OP checks many of the boxes."
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  • Ap.granger10
    "It’s very convenient. Easy and quick. A very short walk to the train station. Ideal to get into the city. "
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  • Erec F.
    "In Oak Park, many of the home’s yards are smaller and there are few options to let your pet off leash. That’s all of the downside however. Oak Park is a beautiful community for walking a pet and there are a LOT of people out walking all the time. "
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  • Vipada.pj
    "Song in the garden, farmer market, beer festival, all activities that bring everyone enjoy together. "
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  • Vipada.pj
    "Many parks in this area are pretty good. I go for walk with roommate in the morning. It’s very beautiful."
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  • Renita L.
    "My Neighbor is unique because it has a vase diversity of people the area is pretty clean it really close to the city of Chicago and public transportation and it has good schools "
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    "Blue and green lines are available to travel to Downtown Chicago. There are several major streets and there are two exits/entrances to 290 in Oak Park. CTA buses end in Oak Park and there are a couple of Pace buses which stop in Oak Park. "
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  • Genettaclark
    "I have a lot of different means to getting downtown we have the bus as well as the difference trains blue line and green by me"
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  • Louis N.
    "On the surface Oak Park is a friendly accepting place. But underneath there is the same hatred that can be easily found further west. It is all appearances. "
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  • Aviajajosephine
    "Lived in this neighborhood for about six to seven years now. The people are friendly and willing to help out all the time. There are many places nearby to shop and eat for fun or for something else. The place is clean and maintained by people around and events are hosted monthly. "
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  • Tatiana P.
    "I live close by and pass by every day. it is a great place to raise kids and close enough to the city"
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  • Christin
    "I believe Oak Park caters to certain groups. The fact that even searching for Unit some folks are persecuted for their past mistakes. Sadly even Chicago has become that way. So much for equal opportunities for everyone. Not everyone wants to live in a roach infested , mice infested neighborhoods. People deserve to live in an clean environment."
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  • Tavo
    "I've lived on the 220 South Euclid block for 20 wonderful years. The people on this block are welcoming and community driven. With it's "walk to anything" location you get all the convenience of urban living. It's a hidden jewel within the Ridgeland Historic District."
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  • Gabriela S.
    "I have lived here for almost a year and I love it . I love how I live near grocery stores and the mall. Close to a lot of restaurants "
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Frequently asked questions about 53 Chicago Ave

  • What is 53 Chicago Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 53 Chicago Ave in Oak Park, IL is $815,300.
  • What is the price history for 53 Chicago Ave?
    53 Chicago Ave in Oak Park, IL last sold for $328,800 in January 2024.
  • Is Oak Park a buyer's or seller's market?
    Oak Park is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Oak Park?
    The median sale price in Oak Park is $448K. That is up $82.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 53 Chicago Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 53 Chicago Ave in Oak Park, IL has air conditioning.
  • Does 53 Chicago Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 53 Chicago Ave in Oak Park, IL has laundry facilities.

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