Seller's Agent in 2025
John Bitting
@ Properties
(312) 287-6480
2 in this area
41 Total Sales
518 Clarence Ave Oak Park, IL 60304
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,200
Sq Ft
--
Built
Highlights
- Deck
- Recreation Room
- Wood Flooring
- Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
- American Four Square Architecture
- Sun or Florida Room
About This Home
As of June 2025Classic American Four Square on a large lot and fabulous block with bi-annual block parties! Renovated with thoughtful & tasteful finishes, while maintaining classic vintage charm. This home boasts 3 bedrooms (including a true master suite - hard find in Oak Park!), 2 1/2 baths & partially finished basement. Charming enclosed front porch drenched in sunlight. Main floor features living room, formal dining, powder room, kitchen & eat-in breakfast sunroom with benches that leads out generous fenced backyard with deck, concrete patio w/pergola and large side yard. Gorgeous white kitchen with soapstone counters, farm sink, wine fridge, SubZero Fridge, 6-burner Wolf gas range & KitchenAid double oven. Second floor offers 3 bedrooms, including a true master suite, & 2 full baths. A dream come true master suite with ATTACHED bathroom featuring a double bowl vanity, walk-shower & organized walk-closet. Newly partially finished basement with carpet tiles, workout area + 2 office nooks/lounge area + laundry. Central air conditioning (new in 2019). 2 car garage. Longfellow elementary. Waking distance to Blue Line (Oak Park stop). Enjoy Farmer's Market on Lake/Ridgeland May-Oct + festivals/community activities through Park District of Oak Park. New Pete's Fresh Market grocery store coming soon at Madison/Oak Park.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475125199 Listed on: 05/12/2022
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,937
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions are 42x125
- Fenced Yard
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Parking Included in Price
Home Design
- American Four Square Architecture
- Frame Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2-Story Property
- Built-In Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Storage Room
- Wood Flooring
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Microwave
- High End Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Walk-In Closet
- Dual Sinks
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Enclosed Patio or Porch
Schools
- Longfellow Elementary School
- Percy Julian Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Central Air
- SpacePak Central Air
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Lake Michigan Water
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 21, 2025
Closed on
Jun 22, 2025
Sold by
Sauer Katie M and Taxy Michael L
Bought by
Griesser Melanie K
Seller's Agent
John Bitting
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Zak Knebel
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$700,000
Sold Price
$755,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
7.86%
Views
28
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-25.83%
Original Mortgage
$530,000
Outstanding Balance
$529,108
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$177,854
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
3.58%
Original Mortgage
$464,950
Interest Rate
2.75%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
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%
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $755,000 | Proper Title | |
| 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 | $530,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $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
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
John Bitting
-
Zak Knebel
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Zak Knebel
@ Properties
(773) 290-9293
102 in this area
231 Total Sales
-
Brooke Vanderbok
Seller's Agent in 2022
Brooke Vanderbok
@ Properties
(773) 991-4895
3 in this area
130 Total Sales
-
J
Seller's Agent in 2016
Jim Huntzicker
Yellow Star Residential LLC
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 11401688
APN: 16-18-203-013-0000
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