618 Fair Oaks Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60302

Status: Sold
Single Family
6 beds
3 baths
3,825 sq.ft
Listing Price: $875,000

About this home

Step back into time to an era when rich woodwork, beautiful leaded glass and exquisite craftsmanship were the hallmark of the best homes. Located on a highly desirable block in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, you can spend time on the open front porch and take in all of the turn of the century elegance of the surrounding architecture. Once inside, enjoy this generous and gorgeous Prairie Style home with Queen Anne influence which boasts six bedrooms and three newly finished baths (2024) plus a half bath in the basement. Four levels of living space! This home features 12 art glass windows, dramatic carved oak staircase, fireplace and cove moldings. All hardwood floors and woodwork have been refinished and/or replaced. First floor: Gorgeous foyer showcases the stunning staircase and art glass and leads you to the living room and formal dining room with cove moulding and more art glass. The large kitchen with granite counters and new floor (2024) opens to a breakfast room overlooking the deck and lovely landscaped yard. The second floor has four generous bedrooms: Primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and another large closet, maple flooring, and windows on three walls- plenty of room to add a primary bath should you wish to do so. The other three bedrooms are also very large and bright with several windows, each with walk-in closets, and some with built-in bookcases. The second floor bath is large with linen closet/storage. The third floor has skylights, a second kitchen, bedroom, office or bedroom with built-in bookcases and a new bath (2024). Perfect for a primary suite or guest suite plus office/work space. You'll love the finished basement family room with new flooring. So much storage in the unfinished portion of the basement, a half bath, tool room, and laundry room. Tear-off roof (2015), Newer electric with 2 new panels, many new windows, Central AC (2023), Boiler (2019) A check valve was installed for a dry basement. Deck was recently refinished (2022). Situated on a double lot with a 2-car garage plus a parking pad for 2 more cars if needed. Just blocks from the elementary and high schools.

Property details

Interior Features
Additional Rooms Bedroom 5, Foyer, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 6, Deck, Workshop, Storage
Appliances Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft 3825
Square Feet 3,825
Square Feet Source Estimated
Attic Finished, Full, Interior Stair
Basement Description Finished, Exterior Access, Storage Space
Basement Bathrooms Yes
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 6
Bedrooms Possible 6
Basement Sq Ft 1100
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
BelowGradeFinishedArea 900
Fireplace Location Living Room
Fireplace Count 1
Baths FULL Count 3
Baths Count 4
Baths Half Count 1
Interior Property Features Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
Total Rooms 13
Rooms
room 1
Type Bedroom 5
Level Third
Dimensions 21X17
Flooring Wood Laminate
room 2
Type Foyer
Level Main
Dimensions 19X9
Flooring Hardwood
room 3
Level N/A
room 4
Type Kitchen- 2nd
Level Third
Dimensions 12X11
Flooring Vinyl
room 5
Type Breakfast Room
Level Main
Dimensions 12X8
room 6
Type Bedroom 6
Level Third
Dimensions 14X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Type Deck
Level Main
Dimensions 23X15
room 9
Type Work Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 16X12
room 10
Type Storage
Level Basement
Dimensions 11X8
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 12X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 12X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Second
Dimensions 11X11
Flooring Hardwood
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 17X15
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 22X13
Flooring Vinyl
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 13X11
Type Eating Area-Table Space, Breakfast Room
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 10X10
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 22X14
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 23X13
Flooring Hardwood
Bath None
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 100+ Years
Approx Year Built 1916
Parking Total 4
Exterior Building Type Frame
Exterior Property Features Deck
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Features Off Alley
Garage On-Site Yes
Parking Ownership Owned
Parking Garage,Space/s
MRD Virtual Tour None
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air, Partial
CommunityFeatures Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major Oak Park
Corporate Limits Oak Park
Directions BETWEEN OAK PARK & RIDGELAND, CHICAGO & AUGUSTA.
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s)
Elementary School Whittier Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 97
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
High Sch Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High Sch Dist 200
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Jr High/Middle School Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Jr High/Middle Dist 97
Township Oak Park
Property / Lot Details
Lot Dimensions 50X172
Lot Size Less Than .25 Acre
Main Sq Ft 1080
Ownership Fee Simple
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft 4025
Total Sq Ft 2925
Type Detached 3 Stories
Property Type Detached Single
Unfinished Basement Sq Ft 200
Upper Sq Ft 1845

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Master Association Fee No
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 16064170080000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $23,423
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2022
$875,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12067647
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 108 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 3 Stories
Parking Garage,Space/s
List Date 05/28/2024
Year Built 1916
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