Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/14/2026
Listed
$439,000
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Property Description
Meticulously maintained and move-in ready, this charming Oak Park bungalow offers comfortable living with thoughtful updates throughout. Hardwood floors run across the first floor, including the spacious living room with a built-in bookcase and decorative fireplace. The adjoining sunroom, framed by wraparound windows, is perfect for a home office, reading nook, or play space. Just off the living room, the full dining room offers a great setting for everyday meals or entertaining. The expansive kitchen spans the full width of the home and features an impressive amount of cabinetry, granite countertops, newer appliances, and plenty of room to cook, gather, and entertain. A contemporary full bath on the main level adds convenience. The 2nd floor is filled with natural light from skylights in every room and offers two nicely sized bedrooms, including a large primary bedroom, along with a beautifully appointed full bath and generous finished kneewall storage. The finished basement adds flexible living space with an area perfectly suited for a home office, plus plenty of room for a family room, recreation space, guest setup, or potential third bedroom option. Outside, enjoy a beautifully landscaped yard with a paver patio and brand-new privacy fence, creating a lovely outdoor retreat. A 2-car garage with workshop space completes the home. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, schools, parks, and I-290.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1159 S East Ave
General
- Price: $439,000
- Taxes: $8,743 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12647593
- Updated: 5/14/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, E
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Decorative
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Radon Mitigation System
- Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Oak Park
- Driving Directions: Roosevelt Rd to East Ave - North on East, 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
- Architectural Info: Bungalow
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Exterior Entry, Egress Window, Partial
- Windows: Skylight(s), Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Screens, Storm Window(s)
- Doors: 6 Panel Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,552
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1923
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 3906
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1923
- Tax Amount: $8,743.49
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16184250190000
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Schools
Schools serving 1159 S East 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 | 0.3 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 |
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Price & Sales History for 1159 S East Ave
Tax History
Tax History for 1159 S East Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$8,373
-12%
$28,999
3%
2022
$9,543
2%
$28,273
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2021
$9,333
2%
$28,273
—
2020
$9,189
22%
$28,273
22%
2019
$7,561
4%
$23,138
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2018
$7,276
2%
$23,138
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2017
$7,138
-14%
$23,138
—
2016
$8,301
12%
$23,122
—
2015
$7,392
7%
$23,122
—
2014
$6,887
-2%
$23,122
-5%
2013
$7,029
-1%
$24,228
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2012
$7,071
—
$24,228
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1159 S East Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 (MLS# 12647593) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1159 S East Avenue is currently listed for $439,000 and was received on May 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 1159 S East 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.