415 North Elmwood Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60302

$1,125,000
Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,600 Sq. Ft.
$313 / Sq. Ft.
3,600
Sq. Ft.
$313
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Stately prairie four square centrally located in coveted Frank Lloyd Wright Historic district. Built by noted Danish Oak Park builder, August Christenson, for prominent Chicago businessman, CJ Johnson, it's been in the same family for generations, impeccably maintained and sensibly upgraded from the horse and buggy era to the space age. It's near everything making OP desirable - farmer's market, Ridgeland Commons Athletic center, schools, libraries, shopping, dining, entertainment, public transportation,...Stately prairie four square centrally located in coveted Frank Lloyd Wright Historic district. Built by noted Danish Oak Park builder, August Christenson, for prominent Chicago businessman, CJ Johnson, it's been in the same family for generations, impeccably maintained and sensibly upgraded from the horse and buggy era to the space age. It's near everything making OP desirable - farmer's market, Ridgeland Commons Athletic center, schools, libraries, shopping, dining, entertainment, public transportation, and yet is a quiet, peaceful retreat. Oak Park's proximity to all the city has to offer and O'Hare is an added plus. The hallmarks of a Scandinavian aesthetic and American arts & crafts, which this home exemplifies, are natural materials, lack of ostentation and contrivance and, most importantly, nature- it's beauty and tranquility are always an integral part of a residence. This home's prominent characteristic is a craftsman interior of -grained old wood, built- ins, cozy fireplace, stained glass, wainscoting. These make you feel sheltered, secure, comfy inside. Large windows, porches, abundant greenery lure you outside to commune with nature in your lovely, private garden. It's country living in a refined urban setting. You enter through an elegant, dramatic 30 X10 porch partially screened by white pines. A deck in the secluded rear garden has a Viking cooktop/rotisserie/grill and handmade picnic table. It overlooks an expansive, lush, fenced garden with specimen trees. There are 2 rear patios, one with a firepit. A bright airy country kitchen with a large pantry between it and the formal dining room is for simple, everyday life with everything in easy reach. All four 2nd floor bedrooms are light and airy, punctuated with green views. One has a balcony. There's a mid-century modern bath. The 3r floor bedroom, occupying the entire floor, is a quiet sanctuary with antique wainscoting, full bath. The modern basement with heated floors was architecturally designed as an adaptable space. It can be your family room, gym, children's space, for guests & in-laws, it's fitted for quick installation of an additional light kitchen, if you desire. It has a private entrance, Bose sound system, spa bath with steam shower, Bain Ultra aromatherapy/chromotherapy/thalassotherapy tub, laundry room. There's a 2-car garage w adjacent exterior space for additional cars. The home's many updates include total rewiring, sprinkler system, landscape lighting with 250 volts in the garage to support an ev charger, rare 3 zone pump driven radiant heat, 2 Bradford White water heaters, sump pump, backflow preventer, new sewer line, replacement windows tilting in for cleaning, and more. Space Pac AC includes the attic. The village has just installed a new green alley.
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Property Details for 415 North Elmwood Avenue

Area
Oak Park
Township
Oak Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s), Zoned
Architectural Style
American 4-Sq.

Location

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Property Details for 415 North Elmwood Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #12051554
Days on Market11
Taxes$12,193 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1904
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,600 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 415 North Elmwood Avenue

Stories-Year Built1904Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,600 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,156 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,140

Property Taxes

$1,016

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 415 North Elmwood Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 97
  • Elementary School: Whittier Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
  • High School District: 200
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 97
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Transmitter(s)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Side Apron
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Skylight(s), Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Separate Dining Room
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Other
  • Attic: Finished,Interior Stair
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Space Pac, Electric
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access, Egress Window, Storage Space
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood
  • Other Equipment: Humidifier, TV-Cable, Security System, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Multiple Water Heaters
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2022
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Mature Trees, Garden, Outdoor Lighting, Wood Fence
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 8600
  • Other Structures: Other
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Frame, Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Asphalt
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • General Information: Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Landlord/Tenant/Seller
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2024-05-09T19:15:08
  • Photos Count: 47
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Attic
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Shower Only
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 30X30
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X10
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 10X10
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 14X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 30X30
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X8
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 16X15

Property History for 415 North Elmwood Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 415 North Elmwood Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$9,675Additions$43,519Total$53,194
Tax Record2022$12,851 ($1,071 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,668 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,668 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1903CountyCOOKAPN16-07-204-016

Schools near 415 North Elmwood Avenue

This home is within Oak Park - River Forest School District 200.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Whittier Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oak Park & River Forest High School
Public9 to 12

The Field School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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415 North Elmwood Avenue is a single family home for sale in Oak Park, IL 60302. This property was listed for sale on May 9, 2024 by iRealty Flat Fee Brokerage, it's currently listed at $1,125,000. This listing's school districts are Oak Park - River Forest School District 200, Oak Park Esd 97 School District. Nearby schools include Whittier Elementary School, Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School and Oak Park & River Forest High School. 415 North Elmwood Avenue is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 3,600 sqft single family home built in 1904.

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