$547,000
SOLD MAY 2, 2016

518 Clarence Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
1902 Built

Recently Sold

$456 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Double Oven
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Breakfast Room
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of June 2025

LIKE NEWER 2-STORY WITH LOTS OF UPGRADES. HARDWOOD FLOORS EVERYWHERE EXCEPT IN THE BREAKFAST ROOM. GOURMET KITCHEN WITH FARM SINK, PROFESSIONAL APPLIANCES & STONE COUNTERS. UPDATED BATHROOMS. RECONFIGURED MASTER SUITE WITH A PRIVATE FULL BATH AND ADDITIONAL CLOSET. CLEAN AND BRIGHT UNFINISHED FULL BASEMENT HAS SO MANY POSSIBILITIES. FENCED YARD WITH PATIO AND A DECK. DETACHED GARAGE HAS A NEWER ROOF. FRESHLY PAINTED & NEW WOODWORK. MOVE-IN READY!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Huntzicker

Yellow Star Residential LLC License #475129792 Listed on: 03/10/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Brooke Vanderbok

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125199

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,878

Year Built

  • 1902

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Breakfast Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Double Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bathroom is a Full Bathroom
  • Dual Sinks
  • Separate Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Lake Michigan Water

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,878

Year Built

1902

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Recent Rehab: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1902
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1902

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 7
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 16X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 3
  • Primary Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Bathroom Amenities: Separate Shower, Double Sink
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 16X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 9X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Breakfast Room, Enclosed Porch
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Breakfast Rm, Dimensions: 7X14, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Enclosed Porch, Dimensions: 30X10, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 10X10, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Hardwood, Windows: None
  • Dining Room Type: Separate

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Hot Water/Steam

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Middle School: PERCY JULIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Junior High Dist: 97

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 42X125
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16182030130000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 9031

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2016
Closed on
May 2, 2016
Sold by
Yellowstar Proeprties Llc
Bought by
Kandabarow Maxwell and Kandabarow Victoria
Seller's Agent
Jim Huntzicker
Yellow Star Residential LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Vanderbok
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$549,800
Sold Price
$547,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,800
-0.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.75%
Original Mortgage
$464,950
Outstanding Balance
$364,118
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$338,823

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2015
Sold by
Rodman Ryan J and Rodman Emily B
Bought by
Yellowstar Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2010
Sold by
Primacy Closing Corporation
Bought by
Rodman Ryan J and Rodman Emily B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2010
Sold by
Armstrong Asogi M and Armstrong Sara A
Bought by
Primacy Closing Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 20, 2005
Sold by
Meilinger Phillip S and Meilinger Monica R
Bought by
Armstrong Asogi M and Armstrong Sara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
5.62%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 1999
Sold by
Brown Keith and Brown Michele Miller
Bought by
Meilinger Phillip S and Meilinger Monica R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$208,350
Interest Rate
7.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 24, 1995
Sold by
Linstrom Thomas E and Linstrom Ann W
Bought by
Brown Keith and Miller Brown Michele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,400
Interest Rate
9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 1994
Sold by
Grant Kenneth L and Grant Deanna L
Bought by
Linstrom Thomas E and Linstrom Ann W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,000
Interest Rate
8.78%
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
Special Warranty Deed $547,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $468,000 Attorney
Corporate Deed $475,000 First American Title
Corporate Deed $475,000 First American Title
Warranty Deed $425,000 Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $231,500 --
Warranty Deed $168,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Warranty Deed $159,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $464,950 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $234,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $76,500 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $408,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $25,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $340,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $90,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $223,700 Unknown
Previous Owner $15,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $225,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $208,350 No Value Available
Previous Owner $134,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $151,000 No Value Available
Closed $85,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $755,000 +7.9% $629 / Sq Ft
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $700,000 +7.7% $583 / Sq Ft
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Sold $650,000 +4.0% $542 / Sq Ft
05/16/2022 05/16/22 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2022 05/12/22 For Sale $625,000 +14.3% $521 / Sq Ft
05/02/2016 05/02/16 Sold $547,000 -0.5% $456 / Sq Ft
03/13/2016 03/13/16 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2016 03/10/16 For Sale $549,800 -- $458 / Sq Ft
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 $14,878 $36,522 $7,409 $29,113
2023 $9,243 $45,640 $7,409 $38,231
2022 $9,243 $27,492 $5,292 $22,200
2021 $9,445 $28,572 $5,292 $23,280
2020 $9,937 $30,324 $5,292 $25,032
2019 $9,834 $29,062 $4,762 $24,300
2018 $10,292 $31,306 $4,762 $26,544
2017 $11,432 $35,026 $4,762 $30,264
2016 $10,875 $29,517 $3,969 $25,548
2015 $9,698 $29,517 $3,969 $25,548
2014 $9,031 $29,517 $3,969 $25,548
2013 $9,328 $31,293 $3,969 $27,324
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09162248

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-203-013-0000