$819,000
PENDING

1228 Linden Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated payment $5,631/month

Total Views 515
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,157 Sq Ft
$380 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Horace Mann Elementary School Rated A
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

Highest & Best called for by 5:00 pm Sunday, June 14th. Dream a little dream of the PERFECT PLACE to call home! Be ready to FALL IN LOVE with the fresh and inspired style of this LIGHT AND BRIGHT brick and stone 4 bedroom 3 bath Colonial home. Beautifully presented with ultimate livability, this home fulfills your wish-list. The impeccable maintenance and the excellently executed updates define MOVE-RIGHT-IN-CONDITION. Original elements and stylized finishes set the stage for comfort and appeal. The classic center entry floor plan opens with a SHOWCASE view of the living room, dining room and oak staircase. You'll enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a wood-burning fireplace. Spacious rooms are infused with natural light from the many windows. The LOVELY REFRESHED kitchen flourishes with its style and decor, to perfectly compliment your culinary skills with an abundance of cabinetry including a pantry cabinet and glass front cabinets, granite counters, new upscale stainless steel appliances and new gleaming oak floors. The adjoining breakfast room is a cheerful setting for your coffee bar. No more running out for morning coffee! The first floor bedroom is a RARE FIND and can also be furnished to serve as a work from home space. The second level features 3 more SPACIOUS & BRIGHT bedrooms with 2 walk-in closets, wonderfully updated baths and a SWEET & ADORABLE reading nook, all set for a bedtime story! The finished basement with its INTENTIONAL design extends your living space. It is fully insulated for year round comfort, has attractive LVT wood grain flooring, a fantastic family room with an electric heat generating fireplace, storage galore including a NEW ELFA pantry, NEW & BRIGHT Laundry Room, a NEW office for great work from home space, NEW baseboard heating and a NEW bath! ALL THE NEWS IN THE HOME: New Pella windows, blinds & shutters (2021), New stainless steel kitchen appliances, counter depth oven/range, dishwasher and high end refrigerator (2022-2024) New oak floor in kitchen, Foundation repair with Lifetime Warranty (2023), Basement build-out and complete renovation (2023), New Elfa systems in the bedroom closets (2023), Expanded walk-in closet in the Primary Bedroom, Created the reading nook with built-in seating & storage, New lighting throughout the home, SMART HOME features include Nest smoke detectors, color changing smart lights & a continuous water flow alert system, Upgraded electrical service to 200 amp & installed EV car charger (2026), Insulated the attic (2022), new fence 2022, Lead service removed and replaced with New 1.5" copper service line (2021) Restored the in-ground sprinkler system. Literally NOT ONE STONE was left unturned in the renovation of this home! It's a GEM of a home and one to CHERISH. Be FIRST TO SEE, be READY to MOVE!!

Listing Agent

Leigh Ann Hughes

Compass License #475166107 Listed on: 06/11/2026

Compass

Co-Listing Agent

Michele Barron

Compass License #475189617

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,332

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 38 x 124
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Parking Available
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off Alley Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,157 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
  • Replacement Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Loft
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Attic

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Laundry Chute

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near park

Community Details

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,332

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Colonial
  • HabitableResidenceYN: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Contingent
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Electric
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Pantry, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 2157
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Mud Room, Loft, Foyer, Walk In Closet
  • Window Features: Drapes, Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Plantation Shutters, Window Treatments
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3047
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Square Footage Comments: 3,048 Sq Ft of FINISHED, HEATED living space
  • Total Sq Ft: 3047
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Off Alley, Garage Door Opener, EV Ready, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Chute
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Horace Mann Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Percy Julian Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 38 X 124
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14332
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Tax History

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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 $13,730 $45,431 $7,186 $38,245
2024 $13,730 $45,431 $7,186 $38,245
2023 $10,791 $45,431 $7,186 $38,245
2022 $10,791 $31,522 $6,243 $25,279
2021 $11,835 $31,522 $6,243 $25,279
2020 $11,538 $31,522 $6,243 $25,279
2019 $14,555 $37,776 $5,654 $32,122
2018 $15,059 $40,606 $5,654 $34,952
2017 $14,666 $40,606 $5,654 $34,952
2016 $12,662 $33,956 $4,712 $29,244
2015 $11,299 $33,956 $4,712 $29,244
2014 $10,959 $35,273 $4,712 $30,561
2013 $10,936 $36,234 $4,712 $31,522
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/14/2026 06/14/26 Pending -- -- --
06/11/2026 06/11/26 For Sale $819,000 +44.1% $380 / Sq Ft
06/17/2021 06/17/21 Sold $568,500 +3.4% $296 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/09/2021 05/09/21 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2021 05/09/21 For Sale -- -- --
05/06/2021 05/06/21 For Sale $550,000 0.0% $286 / Sq Ft
01/15/2016 01/15/16 Rented $3,500 +9.4% --
01/01/2016 01/01/16 Under Contract -- -- --
10/27/2015 10/27/15 For Rent $3,200 -- --
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $568,500 Attorneys Ttl Guaranty Fund
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $262,500 --
Warranty Deed $225,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $454,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $202,500 No Value Available
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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12674427

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-06-202-011-0000

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