NOT LISTED FOR SALE

948 S Elmwood Ave Oak Park, IL 60304

Estimated Value: $418,000 - $564,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,209 Sq Ft
$383/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 01, 2016

Last sale price $340,000 $281 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,278/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Finished Attic
  • Washington Irving School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3-minute walk to Rehm Park

About This Home

As of July 2016

Quaint Frame Bungalow. 1st Floor has Oak Floors throughout. Large open LR & DR, Modern Kitchen, 2 first floor BRs and full bath. Main Entrance through a delightful porch great for plants. 2nd floor includes 2 More Bedrooms and newer bath. Fenced Yard and Deck off Kitchen. 2 Car Garage . Great area just a couple of blocks to Oak Park Conservatory, Rhem Park - Swimming Pool for summer fun. Two blocks to elementary school. Easy access to Blue Line to Downtown Chicago via East Avenue Station.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Cooney

Coldwell Banker Realty License #471009040 Listed on: 05/07/2016

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Maychruk

Laura Maychruk Real Estate License #471021717

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,856

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 25 x 127.82
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Finished Attic
  • Storm Screens

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 4 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Lake Michigan Water

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Community Details

Overview

  • Expanded Bungelow

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,856

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Bungalow
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Attic: Finished

Exterior Features

  • ExteriorFeatures: Deck, Porch Screened, Storms/Screens
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 350000
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number of Cars: 2
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
  • Garage On-Site: Yes
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Water Source: Lake Michigan

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: IRVING 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: 25 X 127.82
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6856
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2022
Sold by
Strutz David Kristopher and Strutz Victoria
Bought by
Rakowski-Strutz Trust and Strutz
Current Estimated Value
$462,701

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2016
Closed on
Jul 18, 2016
Sold by
Smith Rita P
Bought by
Strutz David K and Rakowski Victoria
Seller's Agent
Susan Cooney
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Laura Maychruk
Laura Maychruk Real Estate
List Price
$350,000
Sold Price
$340,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.86%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.40%
Original Mortgage
$289,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2000
Sold by
Malec Michael J
Bought by
Smith Rita P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,000
Interest Rate
7.96%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 11, 1996
Sold by
Macdonald Peter and Macdonald Donna J
Bought by
Malec Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$117,600
Interest Rate
8.29%
Mortgage Type
Balloon

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 1994
Sold by
Macdonald Peter
Bought by
Macdonald Peter and Macdonald Donna J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,000
Interest Rate
7.32%
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
Rakowski-Strutz Trust -- Clancy Theresa
Strutz David K $340,000 Chicago Title Insurance
Smith Rita P $228,500 --
Malec Michael J $147,000 --
Macdonald Peter -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Strutz David K $86,000
Previous Owner Strutz David K $289,000
Previous Owner Smith Rita P $130,000
Previous Owner Smith Rita P $139,000
Previous Owner Smith Rita P $142,000
Previous Owner Smith Rita P $151,000
Previous Owner Malec Michael J $117,600
Previous Owner Macdonald Peter $85,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/01/2016 07/01/16 Sold $340,000 -2.9% $281 / Sq Ft
05/16/2016 05/16/16 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2016 05/07/16 For Sale $350,000 -- $289 / 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 $9,760 $33,254 $4,480 $28,774
2023 $8,635 $33,254 $4,480 $28,774
2022 $8,635 $25,908 $3,360 $22,548
2021 $9,109 $27,673 $3,360 $24,313
2020 $8,970 $27,673 $3,360 $24,313
2019 $11,054 $32,241 $3,040 $29,201
2018 $10,637 $32,241 $3,040 $29,201
2017 $10,426 $32,241 $3,040 $29,201
2016 $9,001 $24,860 $2,560 $22,300
2015 $8,019 $24,860 $2,560 $22,300
2014 $6,855 $24,860 $2,560 $22,300
2013 $7,616 $26,032 $2,560 $23,472
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 09219134

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 16-18-413-005-0000