$710,000
SOLD JUL 21, 2025

620 S Elmwood Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,836 Sq Ft
1909 Built

Recently Sold

$185 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Granite Countertops
  • 3-minute walk to Longfellow Park

About This Home

As of July 2025

Exquisite Gunderson home in the heart of the Historic District of Oak Park, where timeless elegance meets modern luxury. As you step inside, the home's grand foyer greets you with a handsome staircase and great landing. Freshly sanded and polished oak floors radiate warmth throughout the first level. The expansive living and separate dining rooms feature exquisitely crafted leaded glass windows and gas fireplace that enhance the room's historic charm. The dining room showcases original built-ins and a beamed ceiling. The heart of the home, the kitchen, is fully updated with custom cabinetry, a built-in pantry and butler station, soapstone and granite countertops, a Kohler farmhouse sink, and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen opens up to a double deck in the back, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the second level hosts four spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, and laundry. The third floor is where you will find your primary suite, a serene retreat boasting polished floors, a full bathroom, and ample closet and storage space. The lower level offers a spacious rec/playroom and ample storage space, providing flexible living. Conveniently located near public transportation, pool, parks, shopping, and diverse dining options, this home is perfectly positioned for convenience and cultural enrichment. A true blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort, this Gunderson masterpiece invites you to begin your next chapter here!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi Rogers

Baird & Warner License #475139811 Listed on: 05/06/2025

Baird & Warner

Last Buyer's Agent

Monica Dalton

Compass License #475136127

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,909

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 3,836 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Fireplace With Gas Starter
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Potential Bedrooms
  • Dual Sinks
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Longfellow Elementary School
  • Percy Julian Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Lake Michigan Water

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x133

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,909

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 3 Stories
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Historical District
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-in Features, Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room
  • LivingArea: 3836
  • Room Type: Balcony/Porch/Lanai, Utility Room-Lower Level, Storage, Bedroom 5
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 2096
  • Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Double Sink
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • List Price: 759000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, In Bathroom
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Longfellow Elementary School
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Percy Julian Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 97

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X133
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13909
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $295,000 New Conventional
Closed $303,643 New Conventional
Closed $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $200,000 Unknown
Closed $175,000 Unknown
Closed $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $130,000 Unknown
Closed $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Sold $710,000 -6.5% $185 / Sq Ft
06/15/2025 06/15/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $759,000 +6.9% $198 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Off Market $710,000 -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2025 05/06/25 For Sale $759,000 -- $198 / 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 $13,909 $46,308 $7,448 $38,860
2023 $12,404 $48,634 $7,448 $41,186
2022 $12,404 $38,458 $5,320 $33,138
2021 $12,148 $38,458 $5,320 $33,138
2020 $12,001 $38,458 $5,320 $33,138
2019 $12,914 $39,833 $4,788 $35,045
2018 $14,191 $44,612 $4,788 $39,824
2017 $15,115 $47,924 $4,788 $43,136
2016 $12,773 $36,016 $3,990 $32,026
2015 $13,276 $39,437 $3,990 $35,447
2014 $13,044 $41,493 $3,990 $37,503
2013 $12,025 $39,578 $3,990 $35,588
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12358225

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-215-007-0000