819 S Kenilworth Ave Oak Park, IL 60304
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,600
Sq Ft
5,619
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Property is near a park
- Wood Flooring
- Community Pool
- Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Rated A-
- Heated Enclosed Porch
- 4-minute walk to Wenonah Tot Lot
About This Home
As of April 2025Imagine the possibilities! ATTENTION families looking to invest in their future, rehabbers & developers: Here's your chance to bring this 3 bedroom, 1 full - 2 half baths, formal dining with beamed ceiling, double living room with original stained -glass windows & hardwood floors. Enclosed four season front porch also has all the original lead glass windows. Both the basement with side entrance & the spacious unfinished walk up attic provides great potential. This property requires substantial work but offers a rare chance to build significant equity and create a tailor-made residence. Whether you're an investor looking for your next project or a homeowner with VISION , this home has the foundation to become a stunning showcase in a premier location. This property sits on a generously sized lot providing room for expansion. creativity & primed for a renovation. Great opportunity to buy space, location, and potential. Home needs A LOT of work, sold AS-IS, however has potential to be an amazing home in a very desirable location. Fenced in backyard offers opportunities for play space, gardening, entertainment & more. Newer boiler, roof (2014) & 2 car garage. Short walk to shops and restaurants, walk to the Blue Line & easy access to I-290 makes this is a PERFECT location.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,073
Year Built
- Built in 1914
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Transmitter
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Asphalt Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,600 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Beamed Ceilings
- Formal Dining Room
- Heated Enclosed Porch
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Potential Bedrooms
Partially 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
- No Cooling
- Radiator
- 100 Amp Service
- Lake Michigan Water
Additional Features
- Fenced Yard
- Property is near a park
Community Details
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
Listing and Financial Details
- Senior Tax Exemptions
- Homeowner Tax Exemptions
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Feb 6, 2025
Closed on
Apr 3, 2025
Sold by
Greenwell Properties Llc
Bought by
Hefner P Allison
Seller's Agent
Tabitha Murphy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
Buyer's Agent
Simone Unger
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$770,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,000
-3.63%
Total Days on Market
4
Views
126
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$20,233
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.40%
Original Mortgage
$693,000
Outstanding Balance
$693,000
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$50,413
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 19, 2024
Closed on
Aug 11, 2024
Sold by
Richard W Kalchbrenner 2022 Trust and Roehl Aaron
Bought by
Greenwell Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Bill Geldes
Baird & Warner
Buyer's Agent
Tabitha Murphy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.44%
Views
26
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
145.06%
Original Mortgage
$640,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 30, 2022
Sold by
Kalchbrenner Richard
Bought by
Richard W Kalchbrenner 2022 Trust
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 17, 2014
Sold by
Kalchbrenner Richard
Bought by
Kalchbrenner Richard and Roehl Kathleen A
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 26, 2005
Sold by
Kalchbrenner Catherine E
Bought by
Kalchbrenner Catherine E and Kalchbrenner Richard
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 11, 1994
Sold by
Kalchbrenner Walter S and Kalchbrenner Catherine E
Bought by
Kalchbrenner Catherine E
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $770,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $430,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Prairie Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Accommodation | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | Chicago Title Insurance Comp | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $693,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $640,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2025 04/07/25 | Sold | $770,000 | -1.9% | $481 / Sq Ft |
| 02/27/2025 02/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/17/2025 02/17/25 | Price Changed | $785,000 | -1.8% | $491 / Sq Ft |
| 02/06/2025 02/06/25 | For Sale | $799,000 | 0.0% | $499 / Sq Ft |
| 02/06/2025 02/06/25 | Price Changed | $799,000 | +85.8% | $499 / Sq Ft |
| 08/14/2024 08/14/24 | Sold | $430,000 | -4.4% | $269 / Sq Ft |
| 07/24/2024 07/24/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/19/2024 07/19/24 | For Sale | $450,000 | -- | $281 / Sq Ft |
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,073 | $43,000 | $7,875 | $35,125 |
| 2023 | $11,540 | $43,000 | $7,875 | $35,125 |
| 2022 | $11,540 | $41,636 | $5,625 | $36,011 |
| 2021 | $10,949 | $41,635 | $5,625 | $36,010 |
| 2020 | $9,950 | $41,635 | $5,625 | $36,010 |
| 2019 | $11,560 | $44,644 | $5,062 | $39,582 |
| 2018 | $13,949 | $44,644 | $5,062 | $39,582 |
| 2017 | $10,986 | $44,644 | $5,062 | $39,582 |
| 2016 | $12,714 | $39,671 | $4,218 | $35,453 |
| 2015 | $11,966 | $39,671 | $4,218 | $35,453 |
| 2014 | $11,818 | $39,671 | $4,218 | $35,453 |
| 2013 | $11,436 | $37,770 | $4,218 | $33,552 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
T
Seller's Agent in 2025
Tabitha Murphy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
-
C
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Crystal Rodriguez
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
-
S
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Simone Unger
@ Properties
-
B
Seller's Agent in 2024
Bill Geldes
Baird Warner
Map
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
MLS Number: 12108395
APN: 16-18-131-023-0000
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