Homes for sale - 204 Forest Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

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Serene Realty, Inc

info@serenerealtyinc.com +1(312) 650-7940

Listed by Ann Keeney • Baird & Warner

$ 800,000

Est. payment | -/mo

7 Beds

4 Baths

3,198 SqFt

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$ 800,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

7 Beds

4 Baths

3,198 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,198 sqft

Price per Sqft $250

MLS Listing ID 12448312

Style Brownstone

Bedrooms 7

Full Baths 4

Year Built 1891

Annual Tax Amount $16,523

Tax Year 2023

Lot Dimensions 22x96

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Rarely available, this single family row home (designed in 1891 by Architect William Van Kuren) offers the perfect blend of historic character and modern lifestyle with an additional income producing space! Be only the fourth owner of this timeless property ideally located in the heart of the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District and moments away from downtown Oak Park. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated, this property features striking original architectural details: exposed brick foyer with a two story staircase, quarter sawn oak floors, ten foot ceilings (some coved) pocket doors, period light fixtures, Trent tile decorative fireplace, plus sweeping views of Austin Gardens from the striking front room picture window. This home's kitchen also lends character with original MCM Sears & Roebuck cabinets, steel-rimmed Formica counters, and its sunshine-yellow vintage cast iron Chambers range. An oversized schoolhouse light helps blend mid-century charm with 1890s architecture. Four second floor bedrooms and a primary suite on the third level offer space and flexibility. With a private rooftop deck, original wide-plank flooring, and a vintage-inspired modern bath, the third floor will surely be one of your favorite spaces. The lower level is currently used as an Airbnb with its own private entrance. It features two additional private bedrooms, kitchenette, a bathroom, office and a common area. This space generates $30,000 annually, but could easily be converted to nanny's quarters or used as additional rooms for houseguests. This home is more than just a residence - it's an historically significant package delivering architectural integrity and accessibility to a vibrant neighborhood. From its original design to its passive income stream and proximity to schools, Oak Park's cultural and dining scenes, and public transportation, this property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Community Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Rooms

Basement Finished, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full

Interior

Interior Features In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room

Heating Natural Gas, Steam, Radiant Floor

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Hardwood, Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Decorative

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

Laundry Multiple Locations, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Roof Deck

View Y/N true

Building

Story 3 Stories

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan, Public

Structure Type Brick

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoo

Middle Schools Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

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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+1(312) 650-7940

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2600 S. Michigan Ave., STE 102, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States

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204 Forest Avenue Oak Park, IL 60302