NOT LISTED FOR SALE

621 S Grove Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

Estimated Value: $552,000 - $781,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,560 Sq Ft
$426/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 25, 2022

Last sale price $625,000 $401 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,695/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Office
  • 3-minute walk to Fox Park

About This Home

As of March 2022

This perfectly located single family home in sought after Lincoln school area seamlessly blends all the modern amenities you have come to expect with all the charm and character of a classic Oak Park home. Gracious foyer greets both you and your guests as they arrive complete with a cozy area to leave your coats, shoes and bags before you settle in to relax. Home is laid out classically with formal living-room, dining room and kitchen on first floor. Dining room has gorgeously restored orignal art glass windows. Large and bright kitchen recently renovated and opens to the back. All three good sized bedrooms are on the second level. Bathroom is recently renovated and beautifully appointed. Primary bedroom boasts 2 closets (2020). Basement has been tastefully renovated and includes a full bath, office, laundry, storage and family room.Other features include: original stained glass, woodwork and hardwood floors, recently renovated kitchens and baths and huge deck. Many recent upgrades including: 200 AMP electrical/Sump Pump/New roof in 2013/Water Heater and boiler in 2014/Newer appliances: Refrigerator (2022), dishwasher (chimney has been tuck pointed and lined), dining room stained glass windows, new high-end dining room light fixture (2019) and hall stairwell fixture (2020), New gutters (2021), new fence (2017), New lighting, stairs, stain, 80% of boards on deck (2021), new pull-down attic stairs (2021), two-car garage structurally reinforced (2019), Professional landscaping and astroturf dog run (2021), second floor deck resurfaced (2021), restored and energy efficient windows. So much to love on a great block!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Erica Cuneen

Beyond Properties Realty Group License #471004571 Listed on: 02/02/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Badrinath

@properties Christie's International Real Estate License #475158203

@properties   Christie's International Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,748

Year Built

  • Built in 1909

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50 x 100
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Driveway
  • Parking Space is Owned

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Potential Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Abraham Lincoln Elementary Schoo
  • Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • SpacePak Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,748

Year Built

Built in 1909

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1909
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors
  • Room Type: Foyer, Office, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level, Other Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Description: Finished
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0

Exterior Features

  • List Price: 625000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air, Space Pac
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Abraham Lincoln Elementary Schoo
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle/Junior School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 97

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 X 100
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 16

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11748.33
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2022
Closed on
Apr 14, 2022
Sold by
Galler Mark and Galler Emmelyn
Bought by
Salk Benjamin R
Seller's Agent
Erica Cuneen
Beyond Properties Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Badrinath
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Current Estimated Value
$663,787

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$38,787
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.69%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$467,476
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$196,311

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2022
Closed on
Mar 16, 2022
Sold by
Galler Mark and Galler Emmelyn
Bought by
Salk Benjamin R
Seller's Agent
Erica Cuneen
Beyond Properties Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Badrinath
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$625,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$467,476
Interest Rate
3.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$196,311

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2016
Closed on
Jul 30, 2016
Sold by
Hellebrand Adam and Hellebrand Lesa
Bought by
Galler Emmelyn E and Galler Mark
Seller's Agent
Mark Fischer
Redfin Corporation
Buyer's Agent
Erica Cuneen
Beyond Properties Realty Group
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.30%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2012
Sold by
Hellebrand Adam and Hellebrand Lesa
Bought by
Hellebrand Adam and Hellebrand Lesa

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2010
Sold by
Bernstein Kenneth M and Bernstein Denise R
Bought by
Hellebrand Adam and Diaz Lesa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$304,500
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 13, 2007
Sold by
Tromanhauser Edward D and Tromanhauser Mary L
Bought by
Bernstein Kenneth M and Bernstein Denise R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$360,000
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Salk Benjamin R $625,000 --
Salk Benjamin R $625,000 Chicago Title
Galler Emmelyn E $550,000 Proper Title Llc
Hellebrand Adam -- None Available
Hellebrand Adam $435,000 Atgf Inc
Bernstein Kenneth M $450,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Salk Benjamin R $500,000
Previous Owner Galler Emmelyn E $440,000
Previous Owner Hellebrand Adam $304,500
Previous Owner Bernstein Kenneth M $360,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Sold $625,000 0.0% $401 / Sq Ft
02/12/2022 02/12/22 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2022 02/02/22 For Sale $625,000 +13.6% $401 / Sq Ft
08/12/2016 08/12/16 Sold $550,000 -2.7% $353 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/06/2016 07/06/16 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2016 06/24/16 For Sale $565,000 -- $362 / 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 $14,567 $44,720 $7,000 $37,720
2023 $12,236 $48,000 $7,000 $41,000
2022 $12,236 $35,286 $5,000 $30,286
2021 $11,957 $35,285 $5,000 $30,285
2020 $11,748 $35,285 $5,000 $30,285
2019 $10,878 $31,784 $4,500 $27,284
2018 $14,875 $43,718 $4,500 $39,218
2017 $19,352 $53,579 $4,500 $49,079
2016 $13,720 $36,586 $3,750 $32,836
2015 $12,248 $36,586 $3,750 $32,836
2014 $11,399 $36,586 $3,750 $32,836
2013 $10,564 $35,090 $3,750 $31,340
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 11318405

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-116-017-0000