$380,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2024

1140 S Taylor Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,284 Sq Ft
4,182 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$296 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

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 2024

From 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

Redfin Corporation

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Sersen

Redfin Corporation License #475175228

Redfin Corporation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,467

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: American 4-Sq.
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • LivingArea: 1284
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck
  • List Price: 375000
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Other

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • ParkingTotal: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Irving Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Percy Julian Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 97

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 33 X 126
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8467.49
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 29, 2024
Closed on
Aug 22, 2024
Sold by
Pirkola Davin T and Grant Marcy A
Bought by
Beckwith Felicha
Seller's Agent
Mark Fischer
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Sersen
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.33%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$372,675

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$7,325
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.46%
Original Mortgage
$361,000
Outstanding Balance
$358,700
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$13,975

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 4, 2013
Closed on
Nov 6, 2013
Sold by
Carlson Jessica L and Carlson Keith
Bought by
Pirkola Davin T and Grant Marcy A
Seller's Agent
Marion Digre
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Bill Geldes
Baird & Warner
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.70%
Original Mortgage
$256,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2008
Sold by
Wurtzinger Christopher and Wurtzinger James
Bought by
Feldman Jessica L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
6.51%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12049316

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-321-017-0000