$354,000
SOLD SEP 24, 2025

169 N Grove Ave Unit 1A Oak Park, IL 60301

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,300 Sq Ft
$474/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$272 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • End Unit
  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • 1-minute walk to Scoville Park

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to this thoughtfully and tastefully updated 2 bedroom with sunroom condo overlooking Scoville Park. This condo truly has it all: assigned parking, in-unit laundry, location, elevator building, private terrace and a tree top view! The second story home was updated in 2024/25 and features an abundance of beautiful south and east facing windows (est new to the building in 2014 & 2020), a superb layout including a flexible use sunroom with French doors currently used as a den/family room, custom window shades through out, updated lighting/ceiling fans nearly throughout, newer in-wall zoned air conditioners with dehumidifiers, added LVP wide-plank, UV resistant finish, waterproof flooring to complete a seamless look throughout, warm contemporary painted walls through out, white quartz counter top kitchen refreshed with modern pulls and a luxury cabinet color - complete with stainless steel appliances, rejuvenated bathrooms including updated plumbing behind the shower and all new shower valves & hardware, updated electric to accommodate a separate in-unit washer and separate dryer, both new in 2025 and placed nicely in a common area closet. Other updates include a new zone valve for the thermostat and heating system, heater fins cleaned, locks and door handles replaced throughout and more! This mid century modern elevator building offers a bright, spacious lobby, individual large terraces with room to spread out, a walk-in storage locker in the basement with additional laundry and the HOA includes heat, water, parking & more. Located on a cul-de-sac within the Hemingway District, this home is walking distance to Downtown Oak Park, the Lake theater, dozens of restaurants, shops, the main library, parks, schools, the Metra train, the Green Line El and more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Gisburne

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago Brokerage Email: realestatekelly@gmail.com License #475109911 Listed on: 08/28/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Last Buyer's Agent

Cynthia Howe Gajewski

Beyond Properties Realty Group License #475121010

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,595

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $474 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Concrete Block And Stucco Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,300 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Schools

  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoo
  • Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 24 Units
  • Mary Swindal Association, Phone Number (708) 488-0757
  • Grove Towers Subdivision
  • Property managed by MONROE PROPERTIES
  • 7-Story Property

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Elevator
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 50 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,595

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$474 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Subdivision Name: Grove Towers
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Attribution Contact: realestatekelly@gmail.com
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 7

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Storage, Open Floorplan, Granite Counters, Quartz Counters
  • LivingArea: 1300
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room, Terrace, Foyer
  • Stories Total: 7
  • Window Features: Screens, Drapes
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Concrete
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Assigned, On Site, Owned
  • ParkingTotal: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 474
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Laundry, Intercom
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: MONROE PROPERTIES
  • Management Contact Name: MARY SWINDAL
  • Management Phone: 708-488-0757

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Parking, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoo
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): Y
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 50

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7595
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2023
Closed on
Nov 29, 2023
Sold by
Mazelis Eric and Mazelis Brittany
Bought by
Gisburne Kelly Anne and Avalos Eliseo Daniel
Seller's Agent
Donna Barnhisel
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Gisburne
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$300,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.69%
Views
57

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.18%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$172,178
Interest Rate
7.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$156,391

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2021
Closed on
Mar 26, 2021
Sold by
Larkin Andrew F
Bought by
Mazelis Eric
Seller's Agent
Sondra Savino
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Antoine Williams
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$269,000
Sold Price
$269,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.14%
Original Mortgage
$242,100
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2015
Closed on
Jul 23, 2015
Sold by
Wagener Christine M
Bought by
Larkin Andrew F
Seller's Agent
Jerre Cusick
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lynn Taylor
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.83%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 13, 2011
Closed on
Apr 30, 2012
Sold by
Kron Patricia M
Bought by
Wagener Christine M
Seller's Agent
Eileen Kelly
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kathleen Erland
Gloor Realty Company
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$156,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,400
-2.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.02%
Original Mortgage
$146,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2007
Sold by
Pawlikowski William V and Dolan Sarah C
Bought by
Kron Patricia M and The Patricia M Kron Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2004
Sold by
Reis Charlotte K
Bought by
Pawlikowski William V and Dolan Sarah C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$226,575
Interest Rate
7.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 23, 2000
Sold by
Christ Gerald P
Bought by
Reis Charlotte K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
8.18%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 13, 1997
Sold by
Christ E June and Christ Diana
Bought by
Christ Diana

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 1995
Sold by
Close Kevin and Warren Close Leah
Bought by
Christ E June and Christ Diana
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $300,000 Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $269,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $195,000 Attorney
Deed $156,500 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $235,000 Git
Warranty Deed $238,500 Prairie Title
Executors Deed $142,000 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed $92,500 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $242,100 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $146,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $226,575 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/24/2025 09/24/25 Sold $354,000 +2.9% $272 / Sq Ft
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2025 09/01/25 For Sale $344,000 +14.7% $265 / Sq Ft
12/08/2023 12/08/23 Sold $300,000 +1.7% $250 / Sq Ft
10/26/2023 10/26/23 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2023 10/25/23 For Sale $295,000 +9.7% $246 / Sq Ft
03/31/2021 03/31/21 Sold $269,000 0.0% $224 / Sq Ft
03/01/2021 03/01/21 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2021 02/12/21 For Sale $269,000 +37.9% $224 / Sq Ft
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Sold $195,000 -2.0% $163 / Sq Ft
06/15/2015 06/15/15 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2015 06/08/15 For Sale $199,000 +27.2% $166 / Sq Ft
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Sold $156,500 -2.1% --
03/01/2012 03/01/12 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2011 12/13/11 For Sale $159,900 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $7,595 $26,614 $696 $25,918
2023 $4,372 $26,614 $696 $25,918
2022 $4,372 $14,809 $549 $14,260
2021 $4,295 $14,807 $548 $14,259
2020 $4,273 $14,807 $548 $14,259
2019 $5,255 $17,125 $495 $16,630
2018 $5,055 $17,125 $495 $16,630
2017 $4,966 $17,125 $495 $16,630
2016 $4,969 $14,842 $415 $14,427
2015 $4,406 $14,842 $415 $14,427
2014 $3,805 $14,842 $415 $14,427
2013 -- $14,669 $415 $14,254
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12457672

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-122-018-1002