Seller's Agent in 2024
David Cihla
Cihla Realty LLC
(580) 579-0396
2 in this area
15 Total Sales
137 S Humphrey Ave Oak Park, IL 60302
Estimated Value: $653,000 - $769,957
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,655
Sq Ft
$271/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Deck
- 4-minute walk to Austin Station (Green Line)
- Gallery
- William Beye Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- 5-minute walk to Stevenson Park
About This Home
As of January 2024Handsome 1906 Shingle Style/Arts and Crafts home built by F. A. Hill, restored by present owners and included in the Oak Park/River Forest Historical Society House Walk in 2010. Imposing piers flank the entry and frame the exterior, completely stripped to the original wood and repainted in 2006. The interior woodwork, never painted, has been maintained in its original finish, with beamed dining room ceiling, two working pocket doors, built-in cabinetry and original hardware. Living room ceiling fixtures date to the early 1920s, and the secondary staircase and marble washing sink, mostly removed from houses of this era, remain. Tiled kitchen features an antique Hoosier cabinet, new oak flooring, custom pantry cabinetry and a 1940's Chambers stove inherited from the previous owners. Early 20th-century styled push-button switches and dimmers complement a complete home rewiring in 2004, with reconditioned remaining turnbuckle light switches dating to the house's construction. The finished third floor has new wood windows, an office/bedroom, artist's studio/play space surrounded by knee-wall closet storage. From here, artist and writer Chris Ware created New Yorker covers and award-winning graphic novels, including "Building Stories," set in Oak Park. The home may be seen in the PBS television series Art21, which featured a segment on Mr. Ware's work. The added 1.5-story garage honors the home's exterior and includes a wired 2nd floor for additional storage, with a small weathered playhouse built to suit and the backyard enclosed with new red cedar fencing. Replaced roof and copper gutters, recently rebuilt chimney, rebuilt back porch with second-floor walk-out porch roof deck, energy efficient boiler, SpacePak system (new blower and compressor in 2019) and new water heater. Located in the Ridgeland-Oak Park Historic District, the home is within a five-block walk of Beye Elementary, Julian Middle and OPRF High Schools. A gem of a find in Oak Park!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Cihla Realty LLC License #471018121 Listed on: 10/12/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $18,869
Year Built
- Built in 1906
Lot Details
- 8,581
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Space is Owned
Home Design
- Stone Foundation
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,655 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Historic or Period Millwork
- Beamed Ceilings
- Pocket Doors
- Sitting Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Home Office
- Gallery
- Wood Flooring
- Storm Screens
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Potential Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
Schools
- William Beye Elementary School
- Percy Julian Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- SpacePak Central Air
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Deck
- Lot Dimensions are 50 x 172
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 12, 2023
Closed on
Jan 10, 2024
Sold by
Ware Franklin C and Ware Marnie
Bought by
Johnson Patricia and Johnson Kevin
Seller's Agent
David Cihla
Cihla Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Hannah Gillespie
Baird & Warner
List Price
$720,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$85,000
-11.81%
Views
124
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,989
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%
Original Mortgage
$603,250
Outstanding Balance
$594,749
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$125,240
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 30, 2004
Sold by
Markwart Cora Soissa
Bought by
Ware Franklin C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$323,000
Interest Rate
5.93%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 15, 1997
Sold by
Markwart Cora S
Bought by
Markwart Cora Soissa and Cora Soissa Markwart Living Trust
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Patricia | $635,000 | Chicago Title Insurance Compan | |
| Ware Franklin C | $473,000 | Prairie Title | |
| Markwart Cora Soissa | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Co |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Johnson Patricia | $603,250 | |
| Previous Owner | Ware Franklin C | $280,313 | |
| Previous Owner | Ware Franklin C | $323,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2024 01/16/24 | Sold | $635,000 | -11.8% | $239 / Sq Ft |
| 11/27/2023 11/27/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/08/2023 11/08/23 | For Sale | $720,000 | 0.0% | $271 / Sq Ft |
| 10/20/2023 10/20/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/12/2023 10/12/23 | For Sale | $720,000 | -- | $271 / 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 | $18,153 | $59,000 | $12,040 | $46,960 |
| 2023 | $19,329 | $59,000 | $12,040 | $46,960 |
| 2022 | $19,329 | $53,756 | $8,170 | $45,586 |
| 2021 | $18,869 | $53,756 | $8,170 | $45,586 |
| 2020 | $19,453 | $56,392 | $8,170 | $48,222 |
| 2019 | $15,672 | $44,279 | $6,020 | $38,259 |
| 2018 | $17,033 | $49,562 | $6,020 | $43,542 |
| 2017 | $18,216 | $53,810 | $6,020 | $47,790 |
| 2016 | $17,347 | $45,597 | $6,020 | $39,577 |
| 2015 | $15,685 | $46,117 | $6,020 | $40,097 |
| 2014 | $11,906 | $38,098 | $6,020 | $32,078 |
| 2013 | $10,323 | $34,349 | $6,837 | $27,512 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
David Cihla
-
Hannah Gillespie
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Hannah Gillespie
Baird Warner
(708) 203-2064
11 in this area
31 Total Sales
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11905874
APN: 16-08-304-024-0000
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