NOT LISTED FOR SALE

225 N Grove Ave Unit 1 Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $200,000 - $214,286

1 Bed
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
$426/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold August 31, 2015

Last sale price $121,000

Est. 70% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,906/month

26 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
  • End Unit
  • 3-minute walk to Scoville Park

About This Home

As of August 2015

Great location, walk to Metra/Green-line, downtown Oak Park, library, Frank Lloyd Wright district and more. This extra spacious 1 bedroom features hardwood floors, coved ceilings, fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases, barrel vaulted formal dining room; tons of closet space, including cedar closet; stainless steel appliances and breakfast area/office in kitchen. In-unit laundry and extra storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Saretta Joyner

Baird & Warner License #475130806 Listed on: 06/24/2015

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Brian Caron

Dream Town Real Estate License #471017757

Dream Town Real Estate

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,919

Year Built

  • 1928

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • East or West Exposure
  • Fenced Yard

HOA Fees

  • $426 per month

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Rolled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Log Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

Parking

  • Parking Available
  • Zoned Parking Permit

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Storm Screens

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,919

Year Built

1928

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$426 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train
  • Unit Floor Level: 1
  • Age: 81-90 Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Number Interior Fireplaces: 1
  • Ownership: Condo
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Estimated Year Built: 1928
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Type Attached: Condo, Vintage
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1928

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Laundry Hook-Up in Unit, Storage
  • Number Of Rooms: 5
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 18X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Equipment: TV-Cable, Intercom, Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace Details: Gas Logs
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Access
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 1
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 8X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 10X8, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Rolled)
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, End Unit
  • Exposure: E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 1
  • Parking: Space/s
  • Parking Details: Zoned Permit
  • Number Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Fee Lease: 80
  • Parking Ownership: Fee/Leased

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: 3+ (Window/Wall Unit)
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Storm, Overhead Sewers
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Hot Water/Steam

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Max Pet Weight: 999
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager On-site, Monday through Sunday
  • Pet Information: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Common Area Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Park/Playground, Security Door Locks
  • Assessment Includes: Heat, Water, Gas, Common Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal
  • Special Assessments: Y
  • Assessment Association Fees: 426
  • Management Contact Name: Saretta Joyner
  • Management Phone: 708-697-5967

Fee Information

  • Management Company: Saretta Joyner

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: PER SURVEY
  • Lot Description: Common Grounds, Corner, Cul-de-sac, Fenced Yard
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16071160181002

Multi Family

  • Total Number Unitsin Building: 18
  • Number Stories: 3

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 4,111

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2015
Closed on
Aug 28, 2015
Sold by
Wright John T and Wright Bonnie K
Bought by
Kisner Amy S
Seller's Agent
Saretta Joyner
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Brian Caron
Dream Town Real Estate
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$121,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-6.85%
Total Days on Market
26
Current Estimated Value
$205,322

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$84,322
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.98%
Original Mortgage
$96,800
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 1, 2010
Sold by
Powers Joseph M and Cole Duane L
Bought by
Wright John T and Wright Bonnie 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
4.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 2005
Sold by
Belmonte Frank W
Bought by
Cole Duane L and Powers Joseph M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,500
Interest Rate
5.83%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2000
Sold by
Fox Partners Lp
Bought by
Belmonte Frank W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,200
Interest Rate
8.24%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kisner Amy S $121,000 Baird & Warner Title Svcs In
Wright John T $160,000 Prairie Title Inc
Cole Duane L $192,500 --
Belmonte Frank W $127,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kisner Amy S $124,000
Closed Kisner Amy S $96,800
Previous Owner Wright John T $102,500
Previous Owner Wright John T $100,000
Previous Owner Cole Duane L $142,500
Previous Owner Belmonte Frank W $115,000
Previous Owner Belmonte Frank W $114,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2015 08/31/15 Sold $121,000 -6.9% --
07/20/2015 07/20/15 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2015 06/24/15 For Sale $129,900 -- --
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 $3,919 $18,719 $666 $18,053
2023 $3,919 $18,719 $666 $18,053
2022 $3,919 $10,207 $393 $9,814
2021 $3,819 $10,206 $392 $9,814
2020 $3,726 $10,206 $392 $9,814
2019 $5,657 $14,746 $356 $14,390
2018 $5,445 $14,746 $356 $14,390
2017 $5,326 $14,746 $356 $14,390
2016 $4,562 $11,334 $297 $11,037
2015 $4,087 $11,334 $297 $11,037
2014 $3,143 $9,380 $297 $9,083
2013 $4,111 $12,631 $297 $12,334
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD08963501

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-116-018-1002