$318,000
SOLD APR 22, 2025

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

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$429/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$265 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Den
  • Park
  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Balcony
  • 1-minute walk to Scoville Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this exceptional corner unit, featuring a spacious private balcony, on-site parking, and an in-unit laundry, all within a well-maintained elevator building located in the heart of Oak Park! This pet-friendly building includes a welcoming lobby, directly across from the historic Scoville Park. The unit offers two generously sized bedrooms, plus a versatile bonus room perfect for a home office. There is also a sleek full bathroom and a convenient half bath. The open and airy living and dining area is flooded with natural light from abundant windows. The kitchen is equipped with ample cabinet space, a French door refrigerator with a bottom freezer, built-in microwave, Bosch range and dishwasher. Additional features include an in-unit Bosch washer and dryer, three new built-in wall A/C units, window treatment rails, abundant storage with well-placed closets, hardwood floors and neutral paint throughout. One assigned external parking spot comes with the unit, with potential progress to covered parking, based on owner seniority. The unit includes one storage space in the basement and access to the bike room. Rental is allowed after one year of ownership. This building is ideally located in the center of Oak Park, offering easy access to charming cafes, restaurants, unique shops, the Main Library, Lake Theater, Ridgeland Commons, the Green Line "L," and Metra, making commuting a breeze!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Palmen

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475173049

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Karpavicius

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475093360

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,769

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

HOA Fees

  • $429 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Den
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Parking Included in Price

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

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 water, parking, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 24 Units
  • Mary Swindal Association, Phone Number (708) 488-0757
  • Mid-Rise Condominium
  • Property managed by Monroe Management
  • 6-Story Property

Amenities

  • Coin Laundry
  • Community Storage Space
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Park

Pet Policy

  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,769

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$429 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Mid Rise (4-6 Stories)
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Mid Rise (4-6 Stories)
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 6

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator
  • LivingArea: 1200
  • Room Type: Den
  • Stories Total: 6
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Steel Siding
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • List Price: 320000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Common Area
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 429
  • Association Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator(s), Storage, Park
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Monroe Management
  • Management Contact Name: Mary Swindal
  • Management Phone: 708-488-0757
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, 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
  • Middle/Junior School District: 97

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 8
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes
  • Max Pet Weight: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6768.62
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 24

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $318,000 -0.6% $265 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2025 02/16/25 For Sale $320,000 +85.5% $267 / Sq Ft
08/22/2019 08/22/19 Sold $172,500 -11.5% --
08/19/2019 08/19/19 Pending -- -- --
07/26/2019 07/26/19 For Sale $195,000 -- --
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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 $3,831 $24,079 $630 $23,449
2023 $3,831 $24,079 $630 $23,449
2022 $3,831 $13,399 $497 $12,902
2021 $2,770 $13,397 $496 $12,901
2020 $2,852 $13,397 $496 $12,901
2019 $3,576 $15,494 $448 $15,046
2018 $3,438 $15,494 $448 $15,046
2017 $5,596 $15,494 $448 $15,046
2016 $5,404 $13,428 $375 $13,053
2015 $4,842 $13,428 $375 $13,053
2014 $3,024 $13,428 $375 $13,053
2013 $3,463 $13,272 $375 $12,897
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $138,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Executors Deed $172,500 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

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Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-122-018-1003