605 Home Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304
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605 Home Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,518 sqft
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,518 sqft

$550,000

Est. Mortgage $3,868/mo*
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Local Information

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Description

Welcome to this Quintessential Oak Park four square in the Lincoln School district! Come on in through the welcoming front porch to the open foyer with original hardwood and glass detailing. The open and bright living room and dining room feature gleaming hardwood floors and lots of amazing sunlight. Enjoy cooking in the spacious kitchen featuring an amazing Jenn-Air chefs stove, loads of counter space. Enjoy entertaining your guests in your eat-in kitchen nook. The second floor features all four bedrooms with hardwood and an updated bathroom. A fully heated tandem with a sunny skylight is off the back of the home, making a perfect home office! The basement is the perfect blend of finished and storage with a finished rec room, a laundry area and a storage cellar (former dark room). New boiler in 2017, new water heater in 2016. Amazingly located near Oak Park's South Oak Park Avenue business district, close to Downtown Oak Park and Downtown Forest Park all with restaurants and grocery stores and shops. Close to Green and Blue line public transportation.

Open House

Sunday, April 28
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$362
Listed
1 day ago

Home Details for 605 Home Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: New

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Breakfast Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Foyer, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry, Master Bedroom, Tandem Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1518 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas,Radiator(s)Has CoolingAir Conditioning: Space PacHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
No Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: Patio, Porch
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1914
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: American 4-Sq.
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 16181120130000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $550,000Price Per Sqft: $362
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Oak Park
School Information
Elementary School: Abraham Lincoln Elementary SchooElementary School District: 97Jr High / Middle School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 97High School: Oak Park & River Forest High SchHigh School District: 200

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 12040646

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3720 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5% -$495Buyer Agency Commission Type: See Remarks:
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 12040646Attic: Pull Down Stair

Additional Information

Mlg Can ViewMlg Can Use: IDX
Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
Listing courtesy of: Bobbi Eastman, (773) 251-9353
Baird & Warner
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#12040646

Price History for 605 Home Ave

DatePriceEventSource
04/26/2024$550,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12040646
04/26/2024ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12027809
04/21/2024$550,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12027809
04/12/2024$550,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12027809
04/12/2024ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12000326
04/03/2024$550,000ContingentMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12000326
03/09/2024$550,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12000326
11/08/2023$575,000PriceChange
MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11915868
10/26/2023$600,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11915868
07/21/2004$389,000Sold
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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2021
Tax$11,759
Assessment$347,550
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605 Home Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,518 sqft single-family home built in 1914. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Apr 26, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 12040646.