Active
626 Forest Avenue
Oak Park IL, 60302
$525,000
$231.07 per sqft
Active
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,272 sqft
Residential
Built in 1858
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
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!
12287148
MLSⓇ ID
February 9, 2025
Listed
February 15, 2025
Updated
Interior Features
Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Fireplace
No
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Wall Unit(s)
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Baseboard
Exterior/Building Features
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
School District
97
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Other Property Details
Area Name
Oak Park
Taxes
$11,848
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
7
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Total
3
View
No
County
Cook
Municipality
Oak Park
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, Marty Dunne,
Listing Contact: 708-275-8270
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