$299,900

515 S Oak Park Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

Estimated payment $2,776/month

Total Views 2,715
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,832 Sq Ft
$164 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Office
  • 3-minute walk to Fox Park

About This Home

Situated on the heart of Oak Park this classic, two story home gives traditional Oak Park vibes with tons of character and upside for the potential buyer! The home has a large expansive floor plan, as you enter the hardwood floors which run throughout will provide the charm which is seen throughout the community. The living room features a large sun run that provides tons of natural light with the eastern exposure! Through the living room is a formal dining room which is open to the kitchen that features a breakfast island along with SS appliances! What makes this home unique is the large family room with vaulted ceilings which really adds space to the property! The second level you will find three spacious bedrooms also featuring hardwood floors and tons of windows! basement is partially finished, the home needs some updates however at this price basis there is a lot of upside for a buyer with vision! The location is hard to overlook as well. This home is centered right in the middle of I-290, the Green line while being blocks from Harlem Ave. This is the central location of Oak Park. Value add homes do not often come to the market in this area, and this is not one you will want to pass on! Get inside today to see all the potential which this home offers!

Listing Agent

Ryan Smith

RE/MAX Premier License #475150650 Listed on: 08/12/2025

RE/MAX Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,702

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 33x136

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,832 Sq Ft Home
  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms

Schools

  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,702

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • LivingArea: 1832
  • Room Type: Office
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1832
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • List Price: 299900
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School District: 97

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 33x136
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: U

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13702
  • Tax Year: 2023

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $13,702 $48,000 $5,832 $42,168
2023 $11,736 $48,000 $5,832 $42,168
2022 $11,736 $36,720 $4,166 $32,554
2021 $11,497 $36,720 $4,166 $32,554
2020 $11,366 $36,720 $4,166 $32,554
2019 $13,723 $41,942 $3,749 $38,193
2018 $12,951 $41,942 $3,749 $38,193
2017 $13,930 $41,942 $3,749 $38,193
2016 $12,359 $33,205 $3,124 $30,081
2015 $12,852 $38,262 $3,124 $35,138
2014 $11,961 $38,262 $3,124 $35,138
2013 $9,267 $31,105 $3,124 $27,981
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Sale $299,900 -- $164 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $220,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $90,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $40,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $340,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $50,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $238,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $232,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $176,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $130,400 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12444455

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-108-018-0000