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Property Description
Beautifully updated and full of character, this five-bedroom, four-bath home offers generous living space in an unbeatable Oak Park location directly across from Euclid Square Park. The sun-filled living room features a fireplace with custom built-ins, plantation shutters, and abundant windows. A separate dining room is ideal for entertaining, while the renovated eat-in kitchen (2024) offers a center island, new stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet space, and a built-in desk. The main level also includes two bedrooms and an updated full bath. Upstairs, a major second-floor addition completed in 2019 expanded the home to include three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary suite features a custom walk-in closet by Closets by Design and a private bath with dual vanities, a freestanding soaking tub, and an oversized walk-in shower with multiple shower heads. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath with dual vanities and tub. The finished basement provides even more living space with a large family room, a bonus room ideal as a sixth bedroom, home office, or workout space, a fourth full bath with a walk-in shower, and a spacious laundry and utility room. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced private backyard with a deck and patio, a detached two-car garage, and a desirable corner lot. Conveniently located near shopping and dining, with easy access to I-290, the CTA, Metra, and everything Oak Park has to offer.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1147 Wesley Ave
General
- Price: $699,000
- Taxes: $15,546 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12718892
- Updated: 7/30/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Clubhouse, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink, Full Body Spray Shower, Double Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Oak Park
- Driving Directions: Roosevelt Rd to Wesley Ave - North on Wesley, follow to property.
School Information
- School District: 97
- Elem School District: 97
- Midd School District: 97
- High School District: 200
- Elementary School: Irving Elementary School
- Middle School: Percy Julian Middle School
- High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- Private School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,906
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1923
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2024
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3780
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Corner Lot
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1923
- Tax Amount: $15,546.15
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16184150170000
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Schools
Schools serving 1147 Wesley Ave
School Districts:Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Irving Elementary School, Oak Park, IL 1125 South Cuyler Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Percy Julian Middle School 416 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1147 Wesley Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/30/2026
Listed
$699,000
62.56%
MLS
5/31/2018
Sold
$430,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1147 Wesley Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$15,974
14%
$49,000
35%
2022
$13,977
-3%
$36,398
-5%
2021
$14,338
3%
$38,318
—
2020
$13,988
-8%
$38,318
-3%
2019
$15,182
14%
$39,572
—
2018
$13,344
2%
$39,572
—
2017
$13,074
-1%
$39,572
12%
2016
$13,262
12%
$35,447
—
2015
$11,837
7%
$35,447
—
2014
$11,018
-2%
$35,447
-5%
2013
$11,282
—
$37,297
—
2012
$11,322
—
$37,297
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1147 Wesley Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 (MLS# 12718892) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. 1147 Wesley Avenue is currently listed for $699,000 and was received on July 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 1147 Wesley Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Oak Park? You can browse all Oak Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

