NOT LISTED FOR SALE

218 Wesley Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $875,000 - $1,037,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,302 Sq Ft
$292/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 31, 2024

Last sale price $880,000 $267 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,377/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Center Hall Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Victorian Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2024

This lovely Victorian, in much sought after location, has all the classic character you're looking for: hardwood floors, bullseye woodwork, natural wood, floor-to-ceiling windows, refurbished hardware, rear staircase, claw foot tub, bay windows, picture rails, transom windows, and stunning stained glass. Wonderful floor plan with double door entry, incredible Foyer with ornate spindled staircase & vintage light fixture, Back Porch/Mud Room off the island Kitchen that leads to the Deck and expansive yard, 1st floor Family Room, and 2nd floor Master Suite. Owners have made significant improvements! 2024: new vanity in 2nd floor hallway bath. 2022: Kitchen Quartz Counters, new cabinet hardware & backsplash. 2020: basement tile flooring. 2018: Deck replaced, Brick Paver Walkways installed. 2017: asbestos professionally removed from basement. 2015: Master Bath added, new Tear Off Roof & new Decking, reconfigured new 1st floor Half Bath. 2014: New Water Line, added Central Air Conditioning, Completely Finished the 3rd floor (2 Bedrooms and Bath). 2013: new Boiler. 2012: new Chimney Liner. 2011 foundation tuckpointed, replaced water heater. All Windows Rebuilt (except for foyer, living rm, kitchen) 2013-2023. Master Bath has a double bowl vanity and large shower. 3rd floor bath has a double bowl vanity and glass tile shower with bench & porcelain tile flooring. Dining Room hardwood flooring has a ribbon border. Kitchen includes desk area and endless oak cupboard space. 3 car garage & 1 parking space. Basement offers informal space for workout area, workshop, laundry room & gaming area. 1st & 2nd floors have GHW heat and space Pac C/A. 3rd floor has GFA/CA. Real estate taxes are on a Historic Tax Freeze through the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, which will not transfer to the new owners. See this one today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patti Sprafka Wagner

RE/MAX In The Village License #475092330 Listed on: 02/21/2024

RE/MAX In The Village

Last Buyer's Agent

Hannah Gillespie

Baird & Warner License #475197045

Baird & Warner

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,518

Year Built

  • Built in 1897

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50.1 x 174.9
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Parking Included in Price
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 3,302 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Some Wood Windows
  • Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Stained Glass
  • Bay Window
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Center Hall Plan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Storm Screens
  • Storm Windows
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,518

Year Built

Built in 1897

Lot Details

8,581 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Victorian
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1897
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Interior Amenities: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Center Hall Plan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatment, Some Wood Floors, Drapes/Blinds, Separate Dining Room, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp, Plaster, Workshop Area (Interior)
  • LivingArea: 3302
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Enclosed Porch, Deck, Foyer
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Unfinished,Storage Space
  • Bathroom Amenities: Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Square Footage Comments: 1st floor: 1259.64 not including unheated back porch), 2nd floor: 1212.91, 3rd floor: 829. Basement is not included in square footage. Appraiser calculated square footage with survey.
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s),Blinds,Curtains/Drapes,Shutters,Storm Window(s),Window Treatments,Wood Frames,Some Stained Glass,Some Wood Windows
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Appraiser

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • Lot Features: Fenced Yard
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • OpenParkingSpaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Side Apron
  • ParkingTotal: 4
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.1 X 174.9
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Oversized Chicago Lot
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15518.5
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2024
Closed on
May 15, 2024
Sold by
Jenks Jeffery D and Broussard Dawn A
Bought by
Patel Baldevbhai and Patel Gita
Seller's Agent
Patti Sprafka Wagner
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Hannah Gillespie
Baird & Warner
List Price
$890,000
Sold Price
$880,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.12%
Views
127
Current Estimated Value
$965,479

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$85,479
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.29%
Original Mortgage
$704,000
Outstanding Balance
$696,563
Interest Rate
9.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$268,916

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2011
Sold by
Schaeffer Linda S Bridges
Bought by
Jenks Jeffrey D and Broussard Dawn A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$165,000
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Patel Baldevbhai $880,000 First American Title
Jenks Jeffrey D $455,000 Prairie Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Patel Baldevbhai $704,000
Previous Owner Jenks Jeffrey D $165,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Sold $880,000 -1.1% $267 / Sq Ft
04/09/2024 04/09/24 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2024 03/05/24 For Sale $890,000 0.0% $270 / Sq Ft
02/25/2024 02/25/24 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2024 02/21/24 For Sale $890,000 -- $270 / Sq Ft
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
2025 $16,238 $88,040 $12,040 $76,000
2024 $16,238 $66,770 $12,040 $54,730
2023 $16,159 $53,125 $12,040 $41,085
2022 $16,159 $45,500 $6,235 $39,265
2021 $15,780 $45,500 $6,235 $39,265
2020 $15,477 $45,500 $6,235 $39,265
2019 $22,348 $61,678 $7,525 $54,153
2018 $21,508 $61,678 $7,525 $54,153
2017 $21,058 $61,678 $7,525 $54,153
2016 $17,308 $45,500 $6,235 $39,265
2015 $17,642 $51,544 $6,235 $45,309
2014 $16,412 $51,544 $6,235 $45,309
2013 $13,952 $45,500 $6,235 $39,265
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11983894

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-408-005-0000

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