601 Fair Oaks Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60302

$1,349,500
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2
1/2 Baths
4,000 Sq. Ft.
$337 / Sq. Ft.
4,000
Sq. Ft.
$337
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Truly a once in a generation find! Center hall, brick colonial designed by Tallmadge & Watson in 1922 for the president of the Reliance State Bank. (Please contact the listing agent today, showings have occurred while on the Private Network.) Superb estate section/historic district location, within walking distance to schools and recreational facilities. The park-like 95x172 northwest corner lot is rarely available! 600 Fair Oaks is one of Oak Park's most beautiful blocks filled with mature trees...Truly a once in a generation find! Center hall, brick colonial designed by Tallmadge & Watson in 1922 for the president of the Reliance State Bank. (Please contact the listing agent today, showings have occurred while on the Private Network.) Superb estate section/historic district location, within walking distance to schools and recreational facilities. The park-like 95x172 northwest corner lot is rarely available! 600 Fair Oaks is one of Oak Park's most beautiful blocks filled with mature trees and more fine historic homes. 601 Fair Oaks features outstanding design and craftsmanship and has been very well maintained for 50 years of ownership. This lovely home is in move-in condition with very solid construction and provides opportunities for your updates/improvements. With significant interior square footage, this lovely home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, basement level bath w/shower. The spacious 3rd floor office was originally designated in the original blueprints as a billiards room. The first floor features sun filled, south facing 28x18 living room and 18x14 dining room. Both rooms have oak floors, classic millwork and detailed crown moulding & baseboards. At the center of the living room on the east wall is a large wood burning fireplace. The family room/sunroom in the front of the home has seven casement windows. Through the dining room and butler's pantry is the striking six-sided, west-facing breakfast room. Both the sunroom and breakfast room feature the original divided, black and white terrazzo flooring. The kitchen and butler's pantry were renovated in the 90s and feature stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry & storage and solid surface countertops. A prominent wide archway, a distinctive feature in many Tallmadge & Watson designs, leads to the second floor stairway. The 28x16 primary suite features 3 banks of built-in closets and 2 sets of french doors that lead out to the east deck which overlooks the corner of Fair Oaks and Iowa Streets. The east deck has wrought iron awning supports. One closet features a functioning wall safe undoubtedly used by the first owner of the home. The west deck features a new roof and balustrade (2023) and is accessed through french doors in the northwest bedroom. On the walk up to the third floor there is a small sewing room midway before entering the cathedral ceiling 26x16 west-facing billiards room that has been used as a home office and family room which has a cedar closet. Also on the third floor is the fourth bedroom which has an ensuite half bath. There is additional living space on the basement level including a recreation room, craft/woodworking room, a huge amount of storage and a bathroom w/shower. The fenced backyard is shaded by mature trees and landscaped with perennials. There is a deck and bbq station connected to a gas line. Two car brick garage with three additional spaces in the carport. Among the more recent updates are 200amp circuit breaker electric (2018), sump pump (2022), west chimney rebuilt 2023 and tuckpointing (2014). The 2023 property tax bill includes homeowner & senior exemptions and a senior AV freeze.
  1. Listed by David Gullo • Gullo & Associates

Property Details for 601 Fair Oaks Avenue

Area
Oak Park
Township
Oak Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
5.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 01/10/2025 12:36 PM

Property Details for 601 Fair Oaks Avenue

StatusNew
MLS #12268308
Days on Market5
Taxes$10,680 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 601 Fair Oaks Avenue

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,424 SF

Property Information for 601 Fair Oaks 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)
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Alley Access
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Finished,Full,Interior Stair
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 3+
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Partially Finished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room, Office, Foyer, Pantry, Deck
  • Num of Baths: 3.2
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 95X172
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • General Information: Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2962
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 1
  • Document Date: 2025-01-10T17:26:29
  • Photos Count: 43
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 26X16
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 18X14
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 16X12
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X16
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 10X20
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 12X14
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 10X14
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 28X16
Deck Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Deck
  • Deck Dimensions: 14X24
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X8
Office Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 16X22
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Deck Dimensions: 7X10
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 16X16

Property History for 601 Fair Oaks 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 601 Fair Oaks Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$16,931Additions$65,341Total$82,272
Tax Record2022$10,680 ($890 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,962 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,962 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941CountyCOOKAPN16-06-416-024Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 601 Fair Oaks Avenue

This home is within Oak Park - River Forest School District 200.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Whittier Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Oak Park & River Forest High School
Public - 9 to 12
The Field School
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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More information about 601 Fair Oaks Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

601 Fair Oaks Avenue is a single family home for sale in Oak Park, IL 60302. This property was listed for sale on January 10, 2025 by Gullo & Associates, it's currently listed at $1,349,500. 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. 601 Fair Oaks Avenue is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 4,000 sqft single family home built in 1923.

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