$399,900
SOLD APR 7, 2026

227 N Grove Ave Unit 3 Oak Park, IL 60302

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
1928 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: April 7, 2026

$267 Per Sq Ft

5 on Market

Highlights

  • Lock-and-Leave Community
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
  • End Unit
  • 3-minute walk to Scoville Park

About This Home

As of April 2026

Magical architecture, coveted location! Welcome to one of 3 largest units at The Villa Grove Condominiums, a remarkable Art Deco Gem nestled in the heart of Oak Park. This penthouse residence is light and bright with treetop views and perfectly situated on a quiet corner, steps north of Scoville Park and amongst the historic homes of the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. This 3 bedroom, 2 Full bath unit has 1500 sq ft of living space, with large room sizes throughout. Enjoy original architectural detailing, including the barrel ceiling dining room while enjoying a cocktail with friends or a special meal. Breathe in the history while reading Hemingway by the Juliet balcony with French doors open. Cook your best meals in the vintage china brick kitchen with a wall of floor-to ceiling original cabinetry and built-ins. The practical perks? In-unit laundry and tons of storage - 7 closets (One cedar!) in addition to a basement storage unit. Be sure to check out the peaceful courtyard down the back stairs with multiple seating areas and a gas grill. All this, close to Scoville Park, the Library, shopping, dining and commuter lines to downtown. Permit parking adjacent to the building at $159/quarter. A truly exceptional condo that lives like a house!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cynthia Howe Gajewski

Beyond Properties Realty Group Brokerage Phone: (312) 933-8440 License #475121010 Listed on: 02/22/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Faust

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago License #475167550

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,969

Year Built

  • Built in 1928

Lot Details

  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $925 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring
  • Intercom

Kitchen

  • Range
  • High End Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, gas, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 18 Units
  • Barry Dodero Association, Phone Number (708) 358-2634
  • Property managed by MASTERCARE BUILDING SERVICES
  • Lock-and-Leave Community

Amenities

  • Building Patio
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 25 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Pet Size Limit
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Security

  • Resident Manager or Management On Site
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,969

Year Built

Built in 1928

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$925 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo,Vintage
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo,Vintage
  • Year Built: 1928
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: (312) 933-8440
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Unfinished, Exterior Entry, None, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room, Replacement Windows
  • LivingArea: 1500
  • Other Equipment: Intercom, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 1500
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: End Unit
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Plaster
  • ExteriorFeatures: Outdoor Grill
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit, Laundry Closet
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit, Size Limit
  • Association Fee: 925
  • Association Amenities: Bike Room/Bike Trails, Storage, Security Door Lock(s), Laundry, Patio
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: MASTERCARE BUILDING SERVICES
  • Management Contact Name: BARRY DODERO
  • Management Phone: 708-358-2634

Fee Information

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

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

  • 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: 25

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9968.65
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 18

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 22, 2026
Closed on
Apr 6, 2026
Sold by
Bangiola Aldo
Bought by
Jones Michael
Seller's Agent
Cynthia Howe Gajewski
Beyond Properties Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Sara Faust
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$399,900
Views
145

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-17.26%
Original Mortgage
$359,910
Outstanding Balance
$359,910
Interest Rate
6.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$33,973

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2023
Closed on
Oct 13, 2023
Sold by
Obrien Mary E and Obrien Patrick M
Bought by
Bangiola Aldo J
Seller's Agent
David Stanger
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Cynthia Howe Gajewski
Beyond Properties Realty Group
List Price
$315,000
Sold Price
$307,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.54%
Views
117

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.25%
Original Mortgage
$230,250
Interest Rate
7.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2022
Sold by
Obrien Mary E
Bought by
Obrien Mary E and Mary Elizabeth Obrien Trust

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2016
Sold by
Arias Mary Elisabeth
Bought by
Brien Mary E O and Brien Patricia M O

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2006
Sold by
Lehner Bradley B and Lehner Carla A
Bought by
Arias Mary Elisabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$75,000
Interest Rate
6.73%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2002
Sold by
Magnowski C Christopher and Magnowski Katherine M
Bought by
Lehner Bradley B and Lehner Carla A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
6.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2000
Sold by
Fox Partners Lp
Bought by
Magnowski C Christopher and Magnowski Katherine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,500
Interest Rate
8.62%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $400,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $307,000 Prairie Title
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- Premier Title
Warranty Deed $312,000 Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $275,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $191,500 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $359,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $230,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $135,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $220,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $181,500 No Value Available
Closed $41,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/07/2026 04/07/26 Sold $399,900 0.0% $267 / Sq Ft
02/27/2026 02/27/26 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2026 02/22/26 For Sale $399,900 +30.3% $267 / Sq Ft
10/13/2023 10/13/23 Sold $307,000 -2.5% $205 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/12/2023 09/12/23 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2023 08/31/23 For Sale $315,000 -- $210 / 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 $7,609 $29,308 $1,043 $28,265
2024 $7,609 $29,308 $1,043 $28,265
2023 $2,893 $29,308 $1,043 $28,265
2022 $2,893 $15,981 $615 $15,366
2021 $2,745 $15,980 $614 $15,366
2020 $2,494 $15,980 $614 $15,366
2019 $2,898 $23,088 $558 $22,530
2018 $2,794 $23,088 $558 $22,530
2017 $2,685 $23,088 $558 $22,530
2016 $5,420 $17,746 $465 $17,281
2015 $5,454 $17,746 $465 $17,281
2014 $4,213 $14,687 $465 $14,222
2013 $6,482 $22,547 $465 $22,082
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12568835

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-116-018-1008

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