$350,000
SOLD MAY 8, 2023

1160 S Grove Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,728 Sq Ft
4,574 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$203 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • American Four Square Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Euclid Square Park

About This Home

As of March 2024

Welcome home! Transform this spacious American four-square home and bring it back to its original glory! 3+1 Bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms located in the sought-after Lincoln school district. The side entrance into the home brings you to the spacious living room with a working wood-burning fireplace. Walk-in coat closet off the entry, great for storing all of your winter coats/boots and sports equipment. Separate dining room to enjoy family parties and entertaining. 1/2 bathroom on the main level right next to the kitchen and dining room. The kitchen features ample cabinetry and a breakfast nook. The back door off the kitchen leads to the deck, patio, and fully fenced backyard. Head upstairs to find another full bathroom and 3 bedrooms plus a tandem room off the 3rd bedroom. The basement is partially finished with a living area, bedroom, FULL bathroom, workbench, and laundry room. Oak floors underneath the carpet can be easily refinished and brought back to life. Some newer windows throughout the home. Bolier 2008. Water heater 2017. 2 car garage and large backyard. This home is situated on a culdesac block. The home is being sold AS-IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Keri Meacham

RE/MAX In The Village License #475166249 Listed on: 02/18/2023

RE/MAX In The Village

Last Buyer's Agent

Melissa Siegal

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475139418

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,114

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 137.1x33.33
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • American Four Square Architecture
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,728 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Paneling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Tandem Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Range<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary Schoo
  • Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,114

Year Built

Built in 1920

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: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • 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: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, Walk-In Closet(s), Some Carpeting, Separate Dining Room, Paneling, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 1728
  • Room Type: Tandem Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1728
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished,Exterior Access,Walk-Up Access
  • Bathroom Amenities: Soaking Tub
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Pull Down Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Patio
  • List Price: 389000
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window/Wall Units - 2
  • Electric: 150 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Baseboard, Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: In Unit
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Abraham Lincoln Elementary Schoo
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 97

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 137.1X33.33
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8113.76
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2024
Closed on
Mar 14, 2024
Sold by
Spillane Michael and Spillane Gretchen
Bought by
Vargas Cynthia K
Seller's Agent
Jack Lattner
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Vargas
RE/MAX PREMIER
List Price
$609,000
Sold Price
$606,200
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,800
-0.46%
Views
88
Current Estimated Value
$599,319

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,881
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.49%
Original Mortgage
$545,580
Outstanding Balance
$539,117
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$55,104

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2023
Closed on
May 4, 2023
Sold by
Grove Avenue Trust
Bought by
Spillane Gretchen
Seller's Agent
Keri Meacham
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Melissa Siegal
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-10.03%
Views
159

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
90.83%
Original Mortgage
$297,500
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2018
Sold by
Quille Rita Anne and Quille Brian
Bought by
Warrior Construction Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$228,000
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2014
Sold by
Chicago Title Land Trust Company
Bought by
Grove Avenue Trust
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 $606,500 Citywide Title
Deed $350,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $285,000 Prairie Title
Deed -- Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $545,580 New Conventional
Previous Owner $297,500 Construction
Previous Owner $228,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $97,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/15/2024 03/15/24 Sold $606,200 -0.5% $351 / Sq Ft
02/13/2024 02/13/24 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2024 01/15/24 For Sale $609,000 0.0% $352 / Sq Ft
01/08/2024 01/08/24 Pending -- -- --
01/02/2024 01/02/24 For Sale $609,000 +74.0% $352 / Sq Ft
05/08/2023 05/08/23 Sold $350,000 -10.0% $203 / Sq Ft
04/08/2023 04/08/23 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2023 04/01/23 Price Changed $389,000 0.0% $225 / Sq Ft
04/01/2023 04/01/23 For Sale $389,000 -0.8% $225 / Sq Ft
03/19/2023 03/19/23 Pending -- -- --
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Price Changed $392,000 -1.8% $227 / Sq Ft
02/24/2023 02/24/23 Price Changed $399,000 -3.9% $231 / Sq Ft
02/18/2023 02/18/23 For Sale $415,000 -- $240 / 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 $14,028 $49,000 $6,392 $42,608
2023 $13,917 $49,000 $6,392 $42,608
2022 $13,917 $42,399 $4,794 $37,605
2021 $8,114 $42,398 $4,794 $37,604
2020 $7,373 $42,398 $4,794 $37,604
2019 $8,566 $37,238 $4,337 $32,901
2018 $8,260 $37,238 $4,337 $32,901
2017 $7,937 $45,281 $4,337 $40,944
2016 $10,210 $31,144 $3,652 $27,492
2015 $9,610 $31,144 $3,652 $27,492
2014 $10,759 $38,344 $3,652 $34,692
2013 $10,822 $37,760 $3,652 $34,108
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11721522

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-329-005-0000