NOT LISTED FOR SALE

531 S Grove Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

Estimated Value: $682,000 - $798,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,854 Sq Ft
$391/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 06, 2016

Last sale price $589,000 $318 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,147/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 3-minute walk to Fox Park

About This Home

As of July 2016

Look no further than this beautiful 4 bedroom Victorian on corner lot. From the gracious front porch to the spacious back deck --- you will find everything in between. A bright and light-filled living room and dining room along with a big 1st floor family room - gleaming and newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. Large, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances. 2 full baths upstairs -- one brand new in 2014. New garage built in 2013. With central air, updated lighting and electric, new copper plumbing, new sump pump and new water main/water supply -- nothing to do but move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Pasquesi

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475138982 Listed on: 05/09/2016

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Deborah Watts

Compass License #475131293

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,089

Year Built

  • 1900

Lot Details

  • Southern Exposure
  • East or West Exposure
  • Corner Lot

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Garage Transmitter
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Is Owned

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,089

Year Built

1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • General Information: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Full or Half Bathrooms: 2.1
  • Style Of House: Victorian
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Estimated Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Living Room: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances
  • Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan, Sump Pump
  • Attic: Full
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Bedrooms All Levels: 4
  • Above Grade Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room: Dimensions: 15X13, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Dimensions: 13X12, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood
  • Kitchen Type: Eating Area-Table Space
  • Additional Rooms: Deck, Play Room
  • Master Bedroom: Dimensions: 19X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other
  • Additional Room 1 Name: Deck, Dimensions: 12X10, On Level: Main Level
  • Additional Room 2 Name: Playroom, Dimensions: 30X15, On Level: Basement
  • Bedroom 2: Dimensions: 14X13, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 3: Dimensions: 18X08, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other
  • Bedroom 4: Dimensions: 10X07, On Level: 2nd Level, Flooring: Other
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1854
  • Dining Room Type: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Family Room: Dimensions: 14X11, On Level: Main Level, Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Block
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Exterior Building Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt/Glass (Shingles)
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Porch
  • Exposure: S (South), E (East), W (West)

Garage/Parking

  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Parking: Garage
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: Yes
  • Number Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Ownership: Owned

Utilities

  • Electricity: Circuit Breakers
  • Air Conditioner: Central Air
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Heating Fuel: Gas, Forced Air

Schools

  • School District: 200
  • Elementary School: ABRAHAM LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOO
  • Middle School: GWENDOLYN BROOKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • High School: OAK PARK & RIVER FOREST HIGH SCH
  • Junior High Dist: 97

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 99X50
  • Lot Description: Corner
  • Parcel Identification Number: 16181070170000

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 14708

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2022
Sold by
Blesch Cara S and Blesch Gregory R
Bought by
Blesch Cara Sherrard and The Cara Sherrard Blesch Trust
Current Estimated Value
$725,771

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2022
Sold by
Blesch Cara S and Blesch Gregory R
Bought by
Cara Sherrard Blesch 2022 Trust and The Cara Sherrard Blesch Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2016
Closed on
Jun 30, 2016
Sold by
Gajilan Anette Christine and Fowler Leah C
Bought by
Blesch Cara S and Blesch Gregory R
Seller's Agent
Lisa Pasquesi
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Deborah Watts
Compass
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$589,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.67%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.27%
Original Mortgage
$471,200
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2013
Closed on
Sep 30, 2013
Sold by
Heidorn David L and Brown Elizabeth J
Bought by
Gajilan Anette Christine and Fowler Leah C
Seller's Agent
Barbara Kohut
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Pasquesi
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$516,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,100
3.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.89%
Original Mortgage
$266,000
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 1998
Sold by
Stanek Louis J and Stanek Doris E
Bought by
Heidorn David L and Brown Elizabeth J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Interest Rate
7.22%
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
Blesch Cara Sherrard -- --
Cara Sherrard Blesch 2022 Trust -- None Listed On Document
Blesch Cara S $589,000 Attorneys Title Guaranty Fun
Gajilan Anette Christine $516,000 Chicago Title Insurance Comp
Heidorn David L $230,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Blesch Cara S $471,200
Previous Owner Gajilan Anette Christine $266,000
Previous Owner Heidorn David L $184,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/06/2016 07/06/16 Sold $589,000 -1.7% $318 / Sq Ft
05/15/2016 05/15/16 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2016 05/09/16 For Sale $599,000 +16.1% $323 / Sq Ft
09/30/2013 09/30/13 Sold $516,000 +3.2% $278 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/24/2013 07/24/13 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2013 07/22/13 For Sale $499,900 -- $270 / 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 $16,089 $52,668 $6,930 $45,738
2023 $11,946 $52,668 $6,930 $45,738
2022 $11,946 $34,530 $4,950 $29,580
2021 $11,675 $34,530 $4,950 $29,580
2020 $11,473 $34,530 $4,950 $29,580
2019 $17,066 $47,913 $4,455 $43,458
2018 $16,425 $47,913 $4,455 $43,458
2017 $16,086 $47,913 $4,455 $43,458
2016 $14,846 $39,383 $3,712 $35,671
2015 $13,256 $39,383 $3,712 $35,671
2014 $15,569 $46,461 $3,712 $42,749
2013 $12,344 $40,561 $3,712 $36,849
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: MRD09220268

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-107-017-0000