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834 Forest Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60302

5 beds
4 baths
2,500 sqft
9,222 sqft lot
$268 per sqft
1908 build
– on site

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Back and better than ever, this classic Oak Park charmer will continually surprise you with 4 stories of living space, a three car garage, and all the yard space you can possibly want! Only 200 steps from Mann School & Field Park! Recent improvements include removing walls on the first floor for a more open concept, freshly painted, refinishing the hardwood floors, brand new gutters and downspouts, and a new roof to be installed on the garage! Style and Grace, plus storage and space?! This one absolutely has it all! This 5 bedroom home with 3 1/2 bath offers plenty of space for families of all sizes. The 3rd floor loft has been converted into a MASTER SUITE, with a master bath complete with a soaking tub and separate shower, it's own hot water heater with gorgeous natural lighting throughout the 3rd floor. All bathrooms have been updated in the home with fixtures from all the best; Restoration Hardware, Studio 41, Waterworks, just to name a few! Freshly painted and updated floors, all 4 bedrooms on the second floor with generous room sizes offer plenty of options for bedrooms plus office space. Breaking with classic old home style, this one has ELEVEN large, updated closets, and storage galore throughout the home! The first floor has all original woodwork throughout with gorgeously maintained hardwood floors. The large living room, adorned with classic art glass windows opens to the dining room. Recently updated kitchen blends perfectly with gray cabinets, brand new quartz counters, stainless appliances & large pantry. This home also has a fabulous sized mudroom with storage and hooks for all the outerwear storage you could ask for! Need some space from the kids? Turn the finished basements' blank canvas into the playroom of their dreams, plus a full bathroom, and another room to workout or relax in! Get ready to ditch your city balcony for plenty of outdoor entertaining space with a fenced in yard, and driveway the size of half a junior high basketball court! And one of the best parts of this home.. its' location to EVERYTHING Oak Park has to offer! Walking distance to town and both public transit stops.

Listing courtesy of MRED / Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11018751 —

The Building

Year Built:

1908
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

American 4-Sq.
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Porch,Brick Paver Patio,Storms/Screens
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Multiple Water Heaters
Total SqFt:

2500
Total SqFt:

3350
Below Grade Finished Area:

850
Main SqFt:

875
Upper SqFt:

1625
Basement SqFt:

850
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5,Office,Utility Room-Lower Level,Pantry,Walk In Closet
Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings,Skylight(s),Hardwood Floors,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry:

Other
Laundry:

Basement
Laundry:

9X12
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup,In Unit,Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2500

Location

Directions:

South of Division St. between Belleforte Ave. and Woodbine Ave.
Location:

5153
Location:

90330

The Property

Parcel Number:

16063030040000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A,N
Lot Size Dimensions:

53 X 174
Lot Size Acres:

0.2117
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2019
Tax Annual Amount:

18313.75

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

2 (Window/Wall Unit)

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Green Energy Efficient:

Low flow commode
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood

Schools

Elementary School:

Horace Mann Elementary School
Elementary School District:

97
Middle Or Junior School:

Percy Julian Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

97
High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High School District:

200

The Community

Community Features:

Park,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

3.5
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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$269/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/7/21 Jul 7, 2021	Sold	MRED	$670,000	-2.9%
5/12/21 May 12, 2021	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$690,000
3/12/21 Mar 12, 2021	Listed / Active	MRED	$690,000

House Sold on 7/7/2021

$670,000

Listing provided by broker:

Ashlee Fox

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

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834 Forest Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60302