NOT LISTED FOR SALE

237 S East Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $997,000 - $1,322,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,850 Sq Ft
$300/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 16, 2025

Last sale price $1,204,375 $313 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,077 / mo

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of May 2025

A one-of-a-kind residence nestled in Oak Park's sought-after Ridgeland Historic District. This Queen Anne-style treasure, the oldest on the block, predates the Prairie School Movement and has undergone a meticulous transformation-blending timeless character with striking modern design. A bold architectural reimagining has breathed new life into this 3 story home with a beautiful 2 story addition on the back. The first floor foyer greets you with a grand staircase, spacious living room and parlor/dining room. Enjoy the cold winter nights by the marble tiled wood burning fireplace in the Living room with custom built-ins. The heart of the home, the kitchen, is equally stunning-outfitted with top-tier Wolf stove, Kitchen-aid appliances and anchored by an impressive 11-foot island with a signature curved end, perfect for gathering and entertaining. The 2nd floor features all 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths on same floor. The primary bedroom and spa-like bath are true showstoppers. where skylights, custom red oak millwork, aluminum framed pocket door, and luminous Iceberg marble come together in a graceful, geometric rhythm that feels both modern and timeless. Original details such as trim, solid wood doors, and stair balusters have been thoughtfully restored, celebrating the home's historic integrity while enhancing its interior charm. The full finished third level offers expanded living space with full bath and an open flex space to create your own escape retreat. Full finished basement offers large laundry and storage room and additional space for recreation/media. Upgrades include: New Roof, New windows, All-new 5-inch solid hardwood floors, New electrical service, New water line and plumbing system, Dual-zone HVAC, New rear porch and patio, New 24' x 24' garage with EV charging capability. Conveniently located to shops, restaurants and local train line.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Rogers

Baird & Warner License #475139811 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Zak Knebel

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475131969

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,355

Year Built

  • Built in 1886 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 175
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Available
  • Side Driveway
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,850 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Bookcases
  • Historic or Period Millwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Breakfast Bar

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Stone or Rock in Basement
  • Basement Storage

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,355

Year Built

Built in 1886 | Remodeled in 2025

Lot Details

8,581 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Farmhouse
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1886
  • 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): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Stone/Rock, Storage Space, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3850
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Sitting Room
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 3790
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 3850
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Plans

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Side Driveway, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Off Alley, Owned, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Sep Heating Systems - 2+, Zoned
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Sink
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • 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

  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 175
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14355
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
May 16, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Heidi Rogers
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Zak Knebel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,204,375
Premium/Discount to List
$4,375
0.36%
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$1,108,181

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$96,194
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.59%
Original Mortgage
$314,000
Interest Rate
0.083%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2023
Closed on
Aug 30, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kyra Pych
RE/MAX In The Village
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Rogers
Baird & Warner
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-18.57%
Views
71

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
132.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$1,204,500 Chicago Title
$285,000 Chicago Title Insurance Compan
-- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $963,500
Closed $314,000
Closed $806,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/16/2025 05/16/25 Sold $1,204,375 +0.4% $313 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $1,200,000 +321.1% $312 / Sq Ft
09/01/2023 09/01/23 Sold $285,000 -18.6% $154 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/18/2023 08/18/23 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2023 08/04/23 For Sale $350,000 -- $189 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

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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 $14,355 $50,000 $12,040 $37,960
2024 $14,355 $50,000 $12,040 $37,960
2023 $11,081 $50,000 $12,040 $37,960
2022 $11,081 $42,672 $8,385 $34,287
2021 $10,514 $42,672 $8,385 $34,287
2020 $9,555 $42,672 $8,385 $34,287
2019 $11,100 $45,584 $7,525 $38,059
2018 $10,703 $45,584 $7,525 $38,059
2017 $10,285 $45,584 $7,525 $38,059
2016 $12,975 $38,362 $6,235 $32,127
2015 $12,212 $38,362 $6,235 $32,127
2014 $12,192 $40,787 $6,235 $34,552
2013 $11,995 $41,365 $6,235 $35,130
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12341519

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-07-408-022-0000

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