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626 Forest Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,272 SqFt
UPDATED:
03/14/2025 02:47 PM
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,272 sqft
Price per Sqft $220
MLS Listing ID 12287148
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1858
Annual Tax Amount $11,848
Tax Year 2022
Lot Dimensions 50X148
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Step into history with this remarkable 1858 home, once the site of Oak Park's first post office! Nestled in the highly coveted Historical District, this home is an artist's canvas for someone with the creativity to take this well-built, timeless, and charming home into modern luxury. Oak Park offers the best of both worlds just 10 miles from downtown Chicago. Oak Park is a cultural gem, boasting 25 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings (the highest concentration worldwide), connections to Ernest Hemingway, and a vibrant community filled with galleries, boutiques, renowned restaurants, and exciting events. Inside, the home features 9-foot ceilings and a large formal dining room that opens to an inviting living room with views of the open staircase. The spacious eat-in kitchen includes a convenient first-floor powder room, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the second-floor foyer connects to 4 large rooms, offering flexible options for bedrooms, a den, or office space. The backyard is a serene retreat, highlighted by a magnificent magnolia tree and a two-story garage built in the mid-1990s, zoned for expansion if desired. With a roof just 5 years old, this home is ready for its next chapter. Whether you're drawn by its historical significance, its incredible location, or its thoughtful design, this Oak Park treasure is truly one-of-a-kind!
Location
State IL
County Cook
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Heating Baseboard
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Fireplace N
Exterior
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 2.5
View Y/N true
Building
Story 2 Stories
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
New Construction false
Schools
High Schools Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
School District 97, 97, 200
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None
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Listed by Marty Dunne • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago