Seller's Agent in 2025
Robin Phelps
@ Properties
(773) 469-5423
7 in this area
217 Total Sales
1213 Columbian Ave Oak Park, IL 60302
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,628
Sq Ft
5,458
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Living Room with Fireplace
- English Architecture
- Finished Attic
- Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- Loft
About This Home
As of July 2025Welcome to your Fairytale home! This charming gem blends vintage character with modern updates, including recently updated mechanicals for peace of mind. The stylish Living Room features a wood-burning fireplace and palladium windows that open to a stone patio and lush landscaping. Beautifully maintained hardwood floors grace the main level, staircase and upstairs bedrooms. The custom Kitchen shines with cherry cabinets, quartz counters, and high-end appliances, flowing into a spacious Dining Room perfect for entertaining. With four large bedrooms-including one with a turret ceiling and fireplace-and a lower-level Family Room, there's space to suit every lifestyle. One of the bedrooms features a whimsical built-in staircase ladder leading to a cozy attic hideaway-perfect for play, sleep, or quiet retreat. The dreamy backyard is a private oasis, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Tons of storage throughout, plus an oversized one-car attached garage and space for two more in the driveway. All this in the highly rated Horace Mann Elementary School district.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475154106 Listed on: 05/20/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,874
Year Built
- Built in 1938
Lot Details
- 5,458 Sq Ft Lot
- Paved or Partially Paved Lot
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Driveway
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- English Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Tile Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,628 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Formal Dining Room
- Loft
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Finished Attic
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Potential Bedrooms
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Schools
- Horace Mann Elementary School
- Percy Julian Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 2, 1995
Sold by
Connelly John J and Connelly Jeri A
Bought by
Benko Matthew A and Benko Lynn L
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,800
Interest Rate
7.78%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $281,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $291,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $275,114 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $359,650 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $287,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $216,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Closed | $224,800 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2025 07/31/25 | Sold | $785,000 | +6.8% | $299 / Sq Ft |
| 05/25/2025 05/25/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/20/2025 05/20/25 | For Sale | $735,000 | -- | $280 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
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 | $20,874 | $64,507 | $8,320 | $56,187 |
| 2023 | $17,588 | $70,000 | $8,320 | $61,680 |
| 2022 | $17,588 | $51,958 | $7,229 | $44,729 |
| 2021 | $17,257 | $51,958 | $7,229 | $44,729 |
| 2020 | $17,685 | $53,902 | $7,229 | $46,673 |
| 2019 | $16,335 | $48,569 | $6,547 | $42,022 |
| 2018 | $17,015 | $52,064 | $6,547 | $45,517 |
| 2017 | $19,189 | $56,505 | $6,547 | $49,958 |
| 2016 | $17,956 | $47,110 | $5,456 | $41,654 |
| 2015 | $16,043 | $47,110 | $5,456 | $41,654 |
| 2014 | $15,490 | $48,792 | $5,456 | $43,336 |
| 2013 | $14,587 | $47,451 | $5,456 | $41,995 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Robin Phelps
-
Nicholas Farnsworth
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Nicholas Farnsworth
Coldwell Banker Realty
(708) 955-7547
1 in this area
145 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12370753
APN: 16-06-202-025-0000
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