$430,000
SOLD APR 8, 2025

817 Clarence Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,340 Sq Ft
3,123 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$321 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Property is near a park
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool
  • Longfellow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Mud Room
  • 4-minute walk to Oak Park Conservatory

About This Home

As of April 2025

Sold before Processing. Embrace the warmth and charm of this inviting American Four Square in Oak Park's desirable Ascension neighborhood. This spacious two-bedroom home surprises with its thoughtful layout, generous living areas, and move-in ready condition. Step inside to discover the beautiful maple hardwood floors that flow throughout. These lead to a galley kitchen with sleek granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. The updated half bath on the main floor offers convenience, while a full bath upstairs complements the two bedrooms. The primary bedroom is a true retreat. French doors open to a versatile tandem room-ideal for an office, nursery, or craft room. On the main level, enjoy quiet moments in the front library or unwind in the back den, complete with a mudroom. The tall, finished basement family room (currently used as a bedroom) offers additional living space for relaxation and entertainment. This home is equipped for comfort with thermopane windows, central air, and a reliable furnace. An in-home washer and dryer make laundry a breeze. Step outside to your private oasis-a fully fenced yard with a patio is perfect for gardening or simply enjoying the outdoors. With a prime location, you're just a short walk from the Blue Line train, the scenic Oak Park Conservatory, Rehm Pool, local parks, tennis courts, and the vibrant Harrison Arts District. Explore South Oak Park's diverse shops and eateries within easy reach. Make this charming Oak Park home your new sanctuary. It offers the perfect blend of space, style, and convenience.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joelle Venzera

Compass License #475163719 Listed on: 03/03/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Steve Nasralla

Compass License #475130818

Last Buyer's Agent

Kate Waddell

Compass

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,758

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 3,123 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25 x 125

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Off Alley Parking
  • Parking Included in Price

Interior Spaces

  • 1,340 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Library
  • Tandem Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near a park

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • Community Pool

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,758

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 2 Stories
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • 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, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Humidifier
  • Basement: Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • LivingArea: 1340
  • Other Equipment: Security System, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Room Type: Den, Library, Tandem Room, Mud Room
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1216
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • List Price: 415000
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Park, Pool
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • 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 Size Acres: 0.0717
  • Lot Dimensions: 25 X 125
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N
  • Zero Lot Line: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10758
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2025
Closed on
Apr 2, 2025
Sold by
Ness Joseph and Ness Sally E
Bought by
Anagnos Sophia and Burgess Alec
Seller's Agent
Joelle Venzera
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kate Waddell
Compass
List Price
$415,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
3.61%
Current Estimated Value
$425,918

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$4,082
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.46%
Original Mortgage
$335,000
Outstanding Balance
$335,000
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,138

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2019
Closed on
Aug 14, 2019
Sold by
Stasell Wendy
Bought by
Ness Joseph and Ness Sally E Berger
Seller's Agent
Roz Byrne
Roz Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joelle Venzera
Compass
List Price
$349,000
Sold Price
$339,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.31%
Original Mortgage
$271,200
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2012
Sold by
Miedlar Matthew N and Stasell Wendy
Bought by
Stassel Wendy

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2006
Sold by
France Andrew E and France Anne K
Bought by
Miedlor Matthew N and Stasell Wendy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$35,150
Interest Rate
6.68%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2006
Sold by
France Andrew E
Bought by
France Andrew E and France Anne K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$125,000
Interest Rate
7%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2001
Sold by
Michels Danielle M
Bought by
France Andrew E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$202,400
Interest Rate
6.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1999
Sold by
Williams Grant S and Hickey Mary C
Bought by
Michels Danielle M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$173,837
Interest Rate
7.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1995
Sold by
Lutz Richard A and Lutz Ilona E
Bought by
Williams Grant S and Hickey Mary C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$109,350
Interest Rate
8.42%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $430,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $339,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Warranty Deed $352,000 Atgf Inc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ctic He
Warranty Deed $253,000 --
Warranty Deed $175,000 Prairie Title
Warranty Deed $121,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $335,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $271,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $303,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $323,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $35,150 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $281,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $125,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $209,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $209,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $39,300 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $202,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $171,402 FHA
Previous Owner $173,837 FHA
Previous Owner $18,582 Unknown
Previous Owner $109,350 No Value Available
Closed $37,950 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Sold $430,000 +3.6% $321 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $415,000 +22.4% $310 / Sq Ft
08/19/2019 08/19/19 Sold $339,000 -2.9% $253 / Sq Ft
07/15/2019 07/15/19 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2019 07/07/19 For Sale $349,000 -- $260 / 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 $10,758 $33,000 $4,375 $28,625
2023 $11,544 $33,000 $4,375 $28,625
2022 $11,544 $30,063 $3,125 $26,938
2021 $11,249 $30,063 $3,125 $26,938
2020 $10,974 $30,063 $3,125 $26,938
2019 $9,840 $29,077 $2,812 $26,265
2018 $9,873 $30,172 $2,812 $27,360
2017 $9,679 $30,172 $2,812 $27,360
2016 $9,113 $25,140 $2,343 $22,797
2015 $8,120 $25,140 $2,343 $22,797
2014 $7,564 $25,140 $2,343 $22,797
2013 $8,427 $28,523 $2,343 $26,180
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12327355

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-226-023-0000