$172,500
SOLD AUG 22, 2019

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

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$379/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

12% Below List Price

24 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2025

Spacious mid-century modern condo with elevator located in the heart of Oak Park waiting for your updates. Bright, open concept, 2 bedroom + den, 1.5 bath with large living/dining space, hardwood floors, plenty of closets, and covered balcony. The unit has a very cool vibe and can easily be transformed. HOA includes heat, laundry in basement w/ storage, 1 parking space. Steps to Scoville Park, the public library, shops, Starbucks, restaurants, Greenline and Metra.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Julie Downey

Compass License #475141756 Listed on: 07/26/2019

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Last Buyer's Agent

Julie Downey

Compass License #475141756 Listed on: 07/26/2019

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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,769

Year Built

  • 1965

HOA Fees

  • $379 per month

Home Design

  • Steel Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • North or South Exposure
  • Balcony
  • East or West Exposure

Community Details

  • Pets Allowed

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,769

Year Built

1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$379 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 51-60 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Estimated Year Built: 1965
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner, Senior
  • Type Attached: Mid Rise (4-6 Stories)
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 5
  • Year Built: 1965

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Elevator, Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 6
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X19, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 8X9, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Den
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 11X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Den, Dimensions: 8X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 10X15, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Steel Siding
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
  • Exposure: N (North), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Baseboard

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Common Area Amenities: Coin Laundry, Elevator, Storage, Park/Playground
  • Assessment Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Common Insurance, Lawn Care, Scavenger
  • Assessment Association Fees: 379
  • Management Contact Name: Bob Swindel
  • Management Phone: 708-488-0757

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Monroe Management

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoo
  • Middle School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 97

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16071220181003

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 24
  • Number Stories: 5

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 3438.03

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2025
Closed on
Apr 17, 2025
Sold by
Mcgarrett Adam Amir
Bought by
Mccarren Donna
Seller's Agent
Thomas Palmen
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Donna Karpavicius
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$320,000
Sold Price
$318,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,000
-0.62%
Views
110
Current Estimated Value
$317,525

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$475
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.51%
Original Mortgage
$254,400
Outstanding Balance
$253,770
Interest Rate
6.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,755

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 5, 2022
Sold by
Stecker Timothy John and Stecker Feruza
Bought by
Mcgarrett Adam Amir

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 3, 2019
Sold by
Cronin Kathryn and Fitzgerald Margaret
Bought by
Stecker Timothy John and Mcgarrett Adam Amir

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$138,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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 $318,000 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Executors Deed $172,500 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $254,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,000 New Conventional
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 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 $6,769 $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

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD10464693

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-122-018-1003