$174,500
SOLD MAR 6, 2026

643 Garfield St Unit 3 Oak Park, IL 60304

2 Beds
1 Bath
900 Sq Ft
1926 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: March 6, 2026

$194 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Oak Park Station (Blue Line)
  • Laundry Room
  • Washington Irving School Rated A-
  • Balcony
  • 1-minute walk to Oak Park Conservatory

About This Home

As of March 2026

Welcome to this charming historic condo where classic elegance meets modern convenience. Featuring beautiful crown molding and hardwood floors throughout, this inviting residence offers both character and comfort. The kitchen offers stone counters, stainless steel appliances and in unit washer and dryer. Enjoy the updated bathroom! Residents enjoy exclusive access to a well appointed courtyard complete with dining tables, chairs and grills--perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Located in Oak Park, you're steps away from the blue line for easy access to the city while also being minutes to downtown Oak Park, Rehm park/pool, conservatory and minutes to the expressway. This is a perfect blend of historic charm and urban convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dawn Foran

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Brokerage Email: Paula@Starckre.com License #475133197 Listed on: 02/02/2026

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Linda Corcoran

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate Brokerage Email: Paula@Starckre.com License #471000628

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachel Montel

EXIT Strategy Realty License #475132161

EXIT Strategy Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,202

Year Built

  • Built in 1926

HOA Fees

  • $342 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Storage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry in Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Lake Michigan Water

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include heat, water, insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger, snow removal
  • 59 Units
  • Barry Dodero Association, Phone Number (708) 622-9248
  • Property managed by Mastercare

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Pet Policy

  • Pets up to 45 lbs
  • Limit on the number of pets
  • Dogs and Cats Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,202

Year Built

Built in 1926

Lot Details

0 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$342 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Attached Single
  • Type Attached: Condo
  • Ownership: Condo
  • EntryLevel: 3
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: Condo
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • Actual Status: Closed
  • SomePhotosVirtuallyStaged: No
  • Attribution Contact: Paula@Starckre.com
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage
  • LivingArea: 900
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Combined w/ LivRm
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony
  • Waterfront: No

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Radiator(s)
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, In Unit, In Kitchen
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
  • Association Fee: 342
  • Association Amenities: Storage
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Management: Manager Off-site,Monday through Friday
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Management Company: Mastercare
  • Management Contact Name: Barry Dodero
  • Management Phone: 708-622-9248

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Heat, Water, Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Lawn Care, Scavenger, Snow Removal

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: COMMON
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 10
  • Pets Allowed (Y/N): Yes
  • Is Parking Included in Price: No
  • Max Pet Weight: 45

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4202.37
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Exemptions: None

Multi Family

  • Units in Building: 59

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2026
Closed on
Feb 27, 2026
Sold by
George Kaspar
Bought by
Sanders Danielle
Seller's Agent
Dawn Foran
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rachel Montel
EXIT Strategy Realty
List Price
$174,500
Sold Price
$174,500
Views
101

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.65%
Original Mortgage
$139,600
Outstanding Balance
$139,600
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$34,379

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 3, 2020
Closed on
Mar 30, 2020
Sold by
Kandow Kevin Riley and Kandow Meghan Rose
Bought by
Kaspar George
Seller's Agent
Sarah O'Shea Munoz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey O'Connor
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$129,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-4.37%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.22%
Original Mortgage
$103,200
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2016
Sold by
Kandow Meghan Rose
Bought by
Kandow Kevin Riley and Kandow Meghan Rose

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2014
Closed on
Dec 21, 2014
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Kandow Kevin Riley
Seller's Agent
Robert Padron
Re/Max Cityview
Buyer's Agent
Fred Munoz
Realty Alive
List Price
$64,900
Sold Price
$61,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,900
-6.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.60%
Original Mortgage
$56,500
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2014
Sold by
Garibaldi Brian C
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2002
Sold by
Fox Partners Lp
Bought by
Garibaldi Brian C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,750
Interest Rate
6.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $174,500 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $129,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed -- First American Title Ins Co
Sheriffs Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $115,000 Prairie Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $139,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $103,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $56,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $108,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/06/2026 03/06/26 Sold $174,500 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
02/08/2026 02/08/26 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2026 02/02/26 For Sale $174,500 +35.3% $194 / Sq Ft
03/30/2020 03/30/20 Sold $129,000 -4.4% $143 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/17/2020 02/17/20 Pending -- -- --
02/03/2020 02/03/20 For Sale $134,900 +121.1% $150 / Sq Ft
12/08/2014 12/08/14 Sold $61,000 -6.0% $76 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/10/2014 10/10/14 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2014 09/23/14 For Sale $64,900 -- $81 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

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
2025 $4,027 $12,355 $741 $11,614
2024 $4,027 $12,355 $741 $11,614
2023 $3,610 $12,354 $740 $11,614
2022 $3,610 $9,400 $542 $8,858
2021 $3,517 $9,400 $542 $8,858
2020 $2,299 $9,400 $542 $8,858
2019 $1,152 $6,432 $489 $5,943
2018 $2,375 $6,432 $489 $5,943
2017 $2,323 $6,432 $489 $5,943
2016 $2,385 $5,926 $409 $5,517
2015 $2,671 $7,407 $409 $6,998
2014 $2,282 $9,377 $409 $8,968
2013 $3,201 $12,466 $409 $12,057
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12545887

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-405-014-1026

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