545 S Harvey Ave Oak Park, IL 60304
Oak Park AreaEstimated payment $4,137/month
Highlights
- Property is near park
- Wood Flooring
- Corner Lot
- Recreation Room
- Victorian Architecture
- Den
About This Home
Multiple offers received. Highest and best called for 7/25 at 2:00pm. Beautifully maintained home on a sunny corner lot in the highly sought-after Longfellow Elementary School district. Filled with natural light, this home offers a wonderful blend of original character and thoughtful updates, including hardwood floors, high ceilings, a stained glass window, and charming front porch. The first floor features spacious living and dining rooms, an updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, a full bath, and a comfortable family room. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a full bath, including a generous primary bedroom with peaceful treetop views. The finished basement provides flexible living space, a workshop area, laundry, and abundant storage. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with a paver patio, green space for play or entertaining, and a 2.5-car garage with additional storage. Numerous improvements include updated electrical, plumbing, windows, roof, attic insulation, radon mitigation, cedar fence, smart home features, and more. Ideally located just blocks from Longfellow Park, the Community Recreation Center, the Arts District, restaurants, coffee shops, and both CTA Green and Blue Lines.
Listing Agent
@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475131969 Listed on: 07/22/2026
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,043
Year Built
- Built in 1913 | Remodeled in 2007
Lot Details
- 3,358 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 25x125
- Fenced
- Corner Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Available
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,314 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Ceiling Fan
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Formal Dining Room
- Den
- Recreation Room
- Lower Floor Utility Room
- Laundry Room
- Wood Flooring
- Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
- Bathroom on Main Level
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Schools
- Longfellow Elementary School
- Percy Julian Middle School
- Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Humidifier
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 100 Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Patio
- Property is near park
Listing and Financial Details
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,701 | $30,701 | $4,700 | $26,001 |
| 2024 | $9,701 | $30,701 | $4,700 | $26,001 |
| 2023 | $6,591 | $33,075 | $4,700 | $28,375 |
| 2022 | $6,591 | $20,583 | $3,357 | $17,226 |
| 2021 | $6,456 | $20,583 | $3,357 | $17,226 |
| 2020 | $6,381 | $20,583 | $3,357 | $17,226 |
| 2019 | $7,894 | $24,006 | $3,021 | $20,985 |
| 2018 | $12,291 | $36,719 | $3,021 | $33,698 |
| 2017 | $12,043 | $36,719 | $3,021 | $33,698 |
| 2016 | $10,890 | $29,554 | $2,517 | $27,037 |
| 2015 | $9,712 | $29,554 | $2,517 | $27,037 |
| 2014 | $9,043 | $29,554 | $2,517 | $27,037 |
| 2013 | $8,328 | $28,219 | $2,517 | $25,702 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 07/22/26 | For Sale | $575,000 | +43.8% | $438 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/11/2018 10/11/18 | Sold | $400,000 | -4.8% | $347 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/16/2018 09/16/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/04/2018 09/04/18 | For Sale | $420,000 | -- | $364 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | Deitch William A | |
| Warranty Deed | $400,000 | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $342,000 | Multiple | |
| Warranty Deed | $420,000 | Prairie Title Inc | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $304,000 | Prairie Title | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $320,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $307,800 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $399,000 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $228,000 | Unknown |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12709416
APN: 16-17-102-037-0000
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