NOT LISTED FOR SALE

169 N Grove Ave Unit 5A Oak Park, IL 60301

Estimated Value: $269,000 - $324,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
-- Sq Ft
$407/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold July 12, 2013

Last sale price $175,000

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,589/month

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Balcony
  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
  • End Unit
  • 1-minute walk to Scoville Park

About This Home

As of July 2013

OVERLOOK SCOVILLE PARK & THE LIBRARY'S GREEN ROOF from your large balcony & wall of windows spanning your living room & dining room. Hardwood floors, 2 nicely updated baths, newer appliances & A/C. Steps to El, Lake Theatre, Library & all the shops & eats of downtown OP. Pets OK, rentals OK, assessment includes heat. New windows coming this year pre-paid by seller. Don't miss Virtual Tour for 180 degree balcony view!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roz Byrne

Roz Real Estate License #475122378 Listed on: 05/19/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Beverly Eckert

Century 21 Circle License #475106383

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,957

Year Built

  • 1965

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure

HOA Fees

  • $407 per month

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Home Security

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Parking Included in Price

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • City Lot

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,957

Year Built

1965

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$407 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Disability Access: Yes
  • Disability Access Details: Wheelchair Accessible
  • Unit Floor Level: 5
  • Age: 41-50 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1.1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 6
  • Year Built: 1965

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X16, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 2
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 2
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 09X08, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Galley
  • Additional Rooms: Sun/Florida Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 17X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Carpet
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Sunroom, Dimensions: 12X07, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Wood Laminate
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Storms/Screens, End Unit
  • Exposure: S (South), E (East), City

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: None/NA
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking On Site: Yes
  • Parking Included In Price: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: 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
  • Assessment/Association Fees: 407
  • Assessment Includes: Heat, Water, Parking, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Monroe Mgt

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

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 24
  • Number Stories: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2025
Sold by
Liu Hua
Bought by
Romens Sandra J
Total Days on Market
15
Current Estimated Value
$300,359

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$236,800
Outstanding Balance
$236,592
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$63,767

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2013
Closed on
Jun 29, 2013
Sold by
Huening Theodore J and Huening Maries M
Bought by
Liu Hua
Seller's Agent
Roz Byrne
Roz Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Beverly Eckert
Century 21 Circle
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-12.06%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.64%
Original Mortgage
$131,250
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 2, 2005
Sold by
Zabransky Richard R
Bought by
Huening Theodore J and Huening Maries M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2005
Sold by
Zabransky Richard
Bought by
Declaratio Zabransky Richard R and Richard R Zabransky Declaration Of Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 24, 1997
Sold by
Mcmahon William J and Mcmahon Alice F
Bought by
Zabransky Richard

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$55,000
Interest Rate
8%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Romens Sandra J $296,000 None Listed On Document
Liu Hua $175,000 Prairie Title
Huening Theodore J $235,000 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Declaratio Zabransky Richard R -- --
Zabransky Richard $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Romens Sandra J $236,800
Previous Owner Liu Hua $131,250
Previous Owner Zabransky Richard $55,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/12/2013 07/12/13 Sold $175,000 -12.1% --
06/03/2013 06/03/13 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2013 05/19/13 For Sale $199,000 -- --
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 $5,957 $27,881 $729 $27,152
2023 $5,957 $27,881 $729 $27,152
2022 $5,957 $15,514 $575 $14,939
2021 $5,805 $15,513 $575 $14,938
2020 $5,663 $15,513 $575 $14,938
2019 $6,883 $17,940 $518 $17,422
2018 $6,625 $17,940 $518 $17,422
2017 $6,480 $17,940 $518 $17,422
2016 $6,258 $15,548 $434 $15,114
2015 $5,607 $15,548 $434 $15,114
2014 $5,210 $15,548 $434 $15,114
2013 $4,145 $15,367 $434 $14,933
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08346855

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-122-018-1017