
1140 S Taylor Ave Oak Park, IL 60304
Highlights
- Deck
- Property is near a park
- Wood Flooring
- Washington Irving School Rated A-
- American Four Square Architecture
- 3-minute walk to Barrie Park
About This Home
As of August 2024From the moment you walk in the front door, this property feels like home. The large, bright living room features original bookcases, decorative fireplace and stained-glass windows. The living room flows seamlessly into the dining/kitchen area and then onto a spacious back deck looking over a peaceful green backyard. Upstairs you will find two generous bedrooms with ample closet space and a large bathroom. This location has so much to offer. Steps to the arts district, blue line train, one of Oak Park 's great elementary schools and Barry Park/park district facility. Featuring the best sled hill in town. Features include: hardwood floors, beautiful stained glass, crown molding, and updated kitchen and bath. The basement with windows on three sides is ready for your design ideas. Mudroom just inside the main front door and large two car garage round this single-family home out.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Mark Fischer
Redfin Corporation License #475125443 Listed on: 07/29/2024

Last Buyer's Agent
Margaret Sersen
Redfin Corporation License #475175228

Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,467
Year Built
- Built in 1922
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 33 x 126
- Fenced Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- American Four Square Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 1,284 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Gas Log Fireplace
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Heated Sun or Florida Room
- Wood Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Potential Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Schools
- Irving Elementary School
- Percy Julian Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Deck
- Property is near a park
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $380,000 | Proper Title | |
Warranty Deed | $285,000 | Multiple | |
Administrators Deed | $205,000 | 1St American Title |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $361,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $256,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $25,800 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $171,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $164,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $140,000 | Unknown |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/29/2024 08/29/24 | Sold | $380,000 | +1.3% | $296 / Sq Ft |
08/03/2024 08/03/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/29/2024 07/29/24 | For Sale | $375,000 | +31.6% | $292 / Sq Ft |
11/08/2013 11/08/13 | Sold | $285,000 | -5.0% | $249 / Sq Ft |
09/21/2013 09/21/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
09/04/2013 09/04/13 | For Sale | $300,000 | -- | $262 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | $8,467 | $29,902 | $5,821 | $24,081 |
2023 | $8,467 | $29,902 | $5,821 | $24,081 |
2022 | $8,467 | $25,473 | $4,262 | $21,211 |
2021 | $8,285 | $25,471 | $4,261 | $21,210 |
2020 | $8,166 | $25,471 | $4,261 | $21,210 |
2019 | $8,064 | $24,449 | $3,846 | $20,603 |
2018 | $7,760 | $24,449 | $3,846 | $20,603 |
2017 | $7,611 | $24,449 | $3,846 | $20,603 |
2016 | $8,082 | $22,578 | $3,222 | $19,356 |
2015 | $7,196 | $22,578 | $3,222 | $19,356 |
2014 | $7,566 | $22,578 | $3,222 | $19,356 |
2013 | $6,678 | $23,150 | $3,222 | $19,928 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
Mark Fischer
Redfin Corporation
(312) 961-7232
-
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Margaret Sersen
Redfin Corporation
(708) 289-5409
-
Seller's Agent in 2013
Marion Digre
RE/MAX
(708) 692-8050
32 in this area
69 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2013
Kerry Delaney
@ Properties
(773) 294-3331
26 in this area
48 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Bill Geldes
Baird Warner
(708) 296-8442
7 in this area
39 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12049316

APN: 16-17-321-017-0000
- 1179 S Taylor Ave
- 7 Fillmore St Unit 2
- 1031 S Humphrey Ave
- 1028 S Austin Blvd
- 1010 S Mason Ave
- 7 Garfield St
- 922 S Mason Ave
- 1122 S Cuyler Ave
- 1169 S Taylor Ave
- 1016 S Mayfield Ave
- 1305 S Lombard Ave
- 922 S Taylor Ave
- 928 S Mayfield Ave
- 1311 Harvey Ave
- 6337 Roosevelt Rd Unit 209
- 6337 Roosevelt Rd Unit 408
- 6337 Roosevelt Rd Unit 308
- 1322 S 61st Ct
- 1305 S Austin Blvd
- 1131 S Ridgeland Ave