Homes for sale - 626 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

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Rich Ayers

rich@ayersteam.com +1(630) 430-5927

$549,000

Est. payment - /mo

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,272 SqFt

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01/28/2025 08:26 AM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,272 sqft

Price per Sqft $241

MLS Listing ID 12278397

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1858

Annual Tax Amount $11,848

Tax Year 2022

Lot Dimensions 50X148

Property Description

Step into history with this remarkable 1858 home, once the site of Oak Park's first post office! Nestled in the highly coveted Historical District, this home is an artist's canvas for someone with the creativity to take this well-built, timeless, and charming home into modern luxury. Oak Park offers the best of both worlds just 10 miles from downtown Chicago. Oak Park is a cultural gem, boasting 25 Frank Lloyd Wright buildings (the highest concentration worldwide), connections to Ernest Hemingway, and a vibrant community filled with galleries, boutiques, renowned restaurants, and exciting events. Inside, the home features 9-foot ceilings and a large formal dining room that opens to an inviting living room with views of the open staircase. The spacious eat-in kitchen includes a convenient first-floor powder room, perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, the second-floor foyer connects to 4 large rooms, offering flexible options for bedrooms, a den, or office space. The backyard is a serene retreat, highlighted by a magnificent magnolia tree and a two-story garage built in the mid-1990s, zoned for expansion if desired. With a roof just 5 years old, this home is ready for its next chapter. Whether you're drawn by its historical significance, its incredible location, or its thoughtful design, this Oak Park treasure is truly one-of-a-kind!

Location

State IL

County Cook

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Heating Baseboard

Cooling Window/Wall Units - 2

Fireplace N

Exterior

Parking Features Detached

Garage Spaces 2.5

View Y/N true

Building

Story 2 Stories

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

New Construction false

Schools

High Schools Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

School District 97, 97, 200

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

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Listed by Marty Dunne • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

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Rich Ayers

+1(630) 430-5927

Team Lead | Realtor | License ID: 470112432

Team Lead | Realtor License ID: 470112432

626 Forest Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302

Rich Ayers

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