$187,000
SOLD JUL 8, 2025

225 N Oak Park Ave Unit 1E Oak Park, IL 60302

1 Bed
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$288/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$234 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • 3-minute walk to Scoville Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Experience the charm of vintage living in this stunning one-bedroom condo, ideally located in the heart of Oak Park. This sophisticated residence is adorned with gleaming hardwood floors and classic crown moldings, and it features a newly installed central air HVAC system from 2023 for year-round comfort. The kitchen shines with granite countertops and ample cabinetry, and it includes the added convenience of a rare in-unit washer and dryer installed in 2022. The master bedroom is a serene retreat with spacious closets and tasteful decor. Residents can enjoy a beautifully landscaped courtyard, perfect for relaxation. With close proximity to Scoville Park, the Oak Park Library, and the lively Hemingway District filled with shops, restaurants, and museums, this home offers both convenience and charm. Plus, with easy access to downtown Chicago via the Green Line, this vintage unit presents an ideal opportunity for those seeking a sophisticated new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Calkins

Compass License #475161523 Listed on: 05/27/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Borowski

Homestead realty, Inc. License #471021469

Homestead realty, Inc.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,698

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

HOA Fees

  • $288 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Potential Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 55 Units
  • Chris Thompson Association, Phone Number (708) 386-7355
  • Property managed by M&M

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 65 lbs
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,698

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$288 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 1
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • LivingArea: 800
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Stories Total: 1
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 189000
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Association Fee: 288
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: M&M
  • Management Contact Name: Chris Thompson
  • Management Phone: 708-386-7355

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

  • Middle/Junior School District: 97

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: PER SURVEY
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 65

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4697.7
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 55

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2005
Sold by
Fox Partners Lp
Bought by
Cardascio Francine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,800
Interest Rate
6.4%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $182,500 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $136,164 New Conventional
Closed $145,800 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Sold $187,000 -1.1% $234 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $189,000 0.0% $236 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Price Changed $189,000 0.0% $236 / Sq Ft
06/04/2016 06/04/16 Rented $1,400 0.0% --
05/16/2016 05/16/16 For Rent $1,400 -- --
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 $4,698 $14,410 $732 $13,678
2023 $4,630 $14,410 $732 $13,678
2022 $4,630 $12,059 $497 $11,562
2021 $4,512 $12,058 $496 $11,562
2020 $4,402 $12,058 $496 $11,562
2019 $4,072 $10,614 $457 $10,157
2018 $3,919 $10,614 $457 $10,157
2017 $2,614 $10,614 $457 $10,157
2016 $1,186 $5,443 $379 $5,064
2015 $1,696 $7,325 $379 $6,946
2014 $1,128 $5,936 $379 $5,557
2013 $689 $4,748 $379 $4,369
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12344830

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-117-010-1046