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Property Description
Highest & Best called for by 5:00 pm Sunday, June 14th. Dream a little dream of the PERFECT PLACE to call home! Be ready to FALL IN LOVE with the fresh and inspired style of this LIGHT AND BRIGHT brick and stone 4 bedroom 3 bath Colonial home. Beautifully presented with ultimate livability, this home fulfills your wish-list. The impeccable maintenance and the excellently executed updates define MOVE-RIGHT-IN-CONDITION. Original elements and stylized finishes set the stage for comfort and appeal. The classic center entry floor plan opens with a SHOWCASE view of the living room, dining room and oak staircase. You'll enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a wood-burning fireplace. Spacious rooms are infused with natural light from the many windows. The LOVELY REFRESHED kitchen flourishes with its style and decor, to perfectly compliment your culinary skills with an abundance of cabinetry including a pantry cabinet and glass front cabinets, granite counters, new upscale stainless steel appliances and new gleaming oak floors. The adjoining breakfast room is a cheerful setting for your coffee bar. No more running out for morning coffee! The first floor bedroom is a RARE FIND and can also be furnished to serve as a work from home space. The second level features 3 more SPACIOUS & BRIGHT bedrooms with 2 walk-in closets, wonderfully updated baths and a SWEET & ADORABLE reading nook, all set for a bedtime story! The finished basement with its INTENTIONAL design extends your living space. It is fully insulated for year round comfort, has attractive LVT wood grain flooring, a fantastic family room with an electric heat generating fireplace, storage galore including a NEW ELFA pantry, NEW & BRIGHT Laundry Room, a NEW office for great work from home space, NEW baseboard heating and a NEW bath! ALL THE NEWS IN THE HOME: New Pella windows, blinds & shutters (2021), New stainless steel kitchen appliances, counter depth oven/range, dishwasher and high end refrigerator (2022-2024) New oak floor in kitchen, Foundation repair with Lifetime Warranty (2023), Basement build-out and complete renovation (2023), New Elfa systems in the bedroom closets (2023), Expanded walk-in closet in the Primary Bedroom, Created the reading nook with built-in seating & storage, New lighting throughout the home, SMART HOME features include Nest smoke detectors, color changing smart lights & a continuous water flow alert system, Upgraded electrical service to 200 amp & installed EV car charger (2026), Insulated the attic (2022), new fence 2022, Lead service removed and replaced with New 1.5" copper service line (2021) Restored the in-ground sprinkler system. Literally NOT ONE STONE was left unturned in the renovation of this home! It's a GEM of a home and one to CHERISH. Be FIRST TO SEE, be READY to MOVE!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1228 Linden Ave
General
- Price: $819,000
- Taxes: $14,332 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12674427
- Updated: 6/14/2026
- Added to Site: 25 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Finished, F
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Granite Counters, Pantry, Replacement Windows
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Basement, Wood-Burning, Electric
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Off-Alley, Garage Door Opener, EV Ready, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Oak Park
- Driving Directions: Division to Linden, north to 1228
School Information
- School District: 97
- Elem School District: 97
- Midd School District: 97
- High School District: 200
- Elementary School: Horace Mann 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
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Brick, Stone
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Drapes, Blinds, Double Pane Windows, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Plantation Shutters, Window Treatments
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,157
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1941
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 38 x 124
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1941
- Tax Amount: $14,332
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer, Storm Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16062020110000
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Schools
Schools serving 1228 Linden Ave
School Districts:Oak Park and River Forest District 200, Oak Park Elementary School District 97
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Horace Mann Elementary School, Oak Park, IL 921 North Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Percy Julian Middle School 416 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 1228 Linden Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/11/2026
Listed
$819,000
44.06%
MLS
6/11/2021
Sold
$568,500
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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 1228 Linden Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$13,730
—
$45,431
—
2023
$13,730
27%
$45,430
44%
2022
$10,791
-9%
$31,522
—
2021
$11,835
3%
$31,522
—
2020
$11,538
-21%
$31,522
-17%
2019
$14,555
-3%
$37,776
-7%
2018
$15,059
3%
$40,606
—
2017
$14,666
16%
$40,606
20%
2016
$12,662
12%
$33,956
—
2015
$11,299
3%
$33,956
-4%
2014
$10,959
—
$35,273
-3%
2013
$10,936
—
$36,234
—
2012
$10,977
—
$36,234
—
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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1228 Linden Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 (MLS# 12674427) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 partial bathrooms. 1228 Linden Avenue is currently listed for $819,000 and was received on June 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 1228 Linden 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.

