NOT LISTED FOR SALE

500 Linden Ave Oak Park, IL 60302

Estimated Value: $998,000 - $1,462,956

6 Beds
7 Baths
5,070 Sq Ft
$252/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 22, 2021

Last sale price $805,000 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,843/month

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Detached Garage
  • Oliver W Holmes Elementary School Rated A-

About This Home

As of October 2021

This spectacular estate home located in beautiful central Oak Park was designed by the famous firm of Tallmage & Watson. Pristine oak floors and exquisite art glass windows grace this space. The expansive 1st floor was purpose built for extravagant entertaining and the spacious 2nd floor is perfect for luxurious private respite. The grand entry foyer greets you with its sweeping central staircase. The formal living room is large enough for multiple conversation areas around the stately wood burning fireplace. Front sunroom perfect for lazy morning coffee. Host your favorite holidays in the large formal dining room with bi-fold glass doors and sitting room in the round with the most spectacular art glass windows. Create your favorite dishes in the cook's kitchen with double Dacor built-in ovens, island, vegetable sink and breakfast room perfect for informal day-to-day dining. Don't miss the 1st floor office! All 6 bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor including the master suite with its own private sitting room and large master bath. Lower level has a huge family room ideal for end of day relaxation! This home has a fully functional coach house apartment complete with kitchenette and full bath!! Here you will find loads of move-in living space... space to spread-out in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve Scheuring

Baird & Warner License #475135445 Listed on: 07/19/2021

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Gene Staples

Eugene Staples License #471016131

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $36,512

Year Built

  • 1919

Lot Details

  • 0.42

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 5,070 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Partially Finished Basement

  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$36,512

Year Built

1919

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Property Sub Type: 2 Stories
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Architectural Style: Prairie
  • Directions: Oak Park Ave to Chicago Ave east to Linden.
  • Lot Size: 100X175
  • New Construction: No
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1919

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Built-In Oven
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 5070
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 4238
  • Basement Sq Ft: 832
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room,Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 5070
  • Upper Level Sq Ft: 4238
  • Attic: Full,Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 832
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors
  • Other Equipment: Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;
  • Dining Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Breakfast Room, Office, Sitting Room, Heated Sun Room, Foyer, Storage

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 4
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage,Space/s
  • Parking On-Site: Yes
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoo
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Junior High Dist: 200
  • Middle Or Junior School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner
  • Tax Annual Amount: 35453.38
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2021
Closed on
Oct 18, 2021
Sold by
Rengaraju Ganesan and Ganesan Dhanalakshxmi
Bought by
Staples Eugene A and Staples Alexander E
Seller's Agent
Steve Scheuring
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Gene Staples
Eugene Staples
List Price
$950,000
Sold Price
$805,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$145,000
-15.26%
Current Estimated Value
$1,211,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$406,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2005
Sold by
Granat Arnold
Bought by
Rengaraju Ganesan and Ganesan Dhanalakshmi

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$999,000
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1997
Sold by
Ulaszek Willard J and Ulaszek Kim A
Bought by
Granat Arny and Granat Robyn Lynn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$580,000
Interest Rate
8.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 1996
Sold by
Citicorp Mtg Inc
Bought by
Ulaszek Willard J and Ulaszek Kim A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
7.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 1996
Sold by
Sheahan Michael
Bought by
Citibank Fsb
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Staples Eugene A $805,000 Prairie Title
Rengaraju Ganesan $1,370,000 Cti
Granat Arny $725,000 --
Ulaszek Willard J $355,000 --
Citibank Fsb -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Staples Eugene A $750,000
Previous Owner Rengaraju Ganesan $745,500
Previous Owner Rengaraju Ganesan $780,000
Previous Owner Rengaraju Ganesan $828,000
Previous Owner Rengaraju Ganesan $200,000
Previous Owner Rengaraju Ganesan $999,000
Previous Owner Rengaraju Ganesan $90,000
Previous Owner Granat Arny $1,068,750
Previous Owner Granat Arny $950,000
Previous Owner Granat Arny $150,000
Previous Owner Granat Arny $100,000
Previous Owner Granat Arny $718,500
Previous Owner Granat Arnold $720,000
Previous Owner Granat Arny $580,000
Previous Owner Ulaszek Willard J $250,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/22/2021 10/22/21 Sold $805,000 -15.3% $159 / Sq Ft
10/05/2021 10/05/21 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2021 07/19/21 For Sale $950,000 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Rented $4,900 0.0% --
08/23/2020 08/23/20 Under Contract -- -- --
08/17/2020 08/17/20 For Rent $4,900 0.0% --
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Off Market $4,900 -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 For Rent $4,900 +16.7% --
06/01/2018 06/01/18 Rented $4,200 -14.3% --
04/06/2018 04/06/18 For Rent $4,900 -- --
04/06/2018 04/06/18 Under Contract -- -- --
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 $36,512 $80,500 $25,725 $54,775
2023 $30,912 $112,000 $25,725 $86,275
2022 $30,912 $80,501 $19,294 $61,207
2021 $28,877 $80,500 $19,293 $61,207
2020 $35,682 $100,847 $19,293 $81,554
2019 $35,453 $95,838 $17,456 $78,382
2018 $34,122 $95,838 $17,456 $78,382
2017 $36,849 $105,398 $17,456 $87,942
2016 $34,365 $87,879 $14,700 $73,179
2015 $32,270 $92,109 $14,700 $77,409
2014 $30,005 $92,109 $14,700 $77,409
2013 $26,766 $84,876 $14,700 $70,176
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11160955

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-06-421-006-0000