$611,800
SOLD OCT 27, 2025

1173 S Taylor Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,637 Sq Ft
4,060 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$232 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Washington Irving School Rated A-
  • Mud Room
  • 4-minute walk to Barrie Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Exceptional space + flexibility in this 2-story brick bungalow in the award-winning Village of Oak Park, featuring 5 bedrooms total across 3 levels. The main floor offers a large kitchen flowing into the family room, super practical mudroom, full bath with travertine marble, and a versatile bedroom/office. The living room is also open to the dining room. Upstairs find 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a fabulous den - all provide private retreats perfect for reading or relaxation. The finished basement adds a large carpeted recreation room perfect for movie watching, an additional bedroom, powder room, laundry, storage, and convenient backyard access. In addition to the 2 car garage, you have a gated concrete parking pad! This home's adaptable layout and generous storage offers lots of flexibility, provides options for work-from-home, live in au pair and more and is so easy to entertain in. The unbeatable location puts you steps from the Blue Line, Publican Bread, Buzz Cafe, Barrie Park, and Bodhi Thai, while nearby Berwyn offers the Depot District, Fitzgeralds and additional CTA options. With room to grow and endless possibilities, this isn't just a house - it's your gateway to the best of Oak Park living with cultural richness and urban convenience at your doorstep.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kara Keller

Baird & Warner License #471000649 Listed on: 09/24/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Anna Gillian Cramer

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475172711

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,981

Lot Details

  • 4,060 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33 x 123

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,637 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

  • Irving Elementary School
  • Percy Julian Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Humidifier
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,981

Lot Details

4,060 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Full Bath
  • LivingArea: 2637
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Den, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Square Footage Comments: 2,637 sq ft = Basement 827 sq ft finished, excluded storage & utility; Main Floor 1,074 sq ft and 2nd floor 736 sq ft
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Common Area, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0932
  • Lot Dimensions: 33 X 123
  • 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: 10980.93
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2025
Closed on
Oct 23, 2025
Sold by
Gronli Jerome and Gronli Leena
Bought by
Millager Living Trust and Millager
Seller's Agent
Kara Keller
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Anna Gillian Cramer
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$611,800
Premium/Discount to List
$26,800
4.58%
Views
38
Current Estimated Value
$612,684

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$884
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.59%
Original Mortgage
$550,620
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 19, 2012
Closed on
Dec 18, 2012
Sold by
Fondow Kelly S and Phillips Roi Ann R
Bought by
Gronli Jerome and Gronli Leena
Seller's Agent
Kelly Fondow
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Jeanette Madock
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$362,500
Sold Price
$344,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,500
-5.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$326,800
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2011
Sold by
Fondow Kelly S and Phillips Roi Ann R
Bought by
Fondow Kelly S and Phillips Roi Ann R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$312,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2008
Sold by
Peel Patrick F and Humes Darren Scott
Bought by
Fondow Kelly S and Phillips Roiann R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$299,908
Interest Rate
6.04%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 2001
Sold by
Erbach Constance E
Bought by
Peel Patrick F and Homes Darren Scott

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$158,076
Interest Rate
12.23%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $612,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
Warranty Deed $344,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Republic Title Co
Warranty Deed $327,500 First American Title Ins Co
Warranty Deed $153,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $550,620 New Conventional
Previous Owner $326,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $312,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $299,908 FHA
Previous Owner $158,076 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/27/2025 10/27/25 Sold $611,800 +4.6% $232 / Sq Ft
09/30/2025 09/30/25 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2025 09/24/25 For Sale $585,000 +70.1% $222 / Sq Ft
12/18/2012 12/18/12 Sold $344,000 -5.1% $224 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/23/2012 10/23/12 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2012 09/19/12 For Sale $362,500 -- $236 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $10,981 $37,000 $5,683 $31,317
2024 $10,981 $37,000 $5,683 $31,317
2023 $10,328 $37,000 $5,683 $31,317
2022 $10,328 $30,318 $4,161 $26,157
2021 $10,098 $30,317 $4,160 $26,157
2020 $9,935 $30,317 $4,160 $26,157
2019 $11,910 $34,472 $3,754 $30,718
2018 $11,461 $34,472 $3,754 $30,718
2017 $11,232 $34,472 $3,754 $30,718
2016 $11,590 $31,293 $3,145 $28,148
2015 $10,339 $31,293 $3,145 $28,148
2014 $9,626 $31,293 $3,145 $28,148
2013 $8,799 $27,038 $3,145 $23,893
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12468189

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-17-328-026-0000

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