1228 Linden Ave Oak Park, IL 60302
Estimated payment $5,631/month
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!!
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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
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 | -- | -- |
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 |
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 |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12674427
APN: 16-06-202-011-0000
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