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$615,000 Contingent

  • For Sale
  • Contingent
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,536 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
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This absolute GEM of a home has gorgeous original woodwork throughout- including crown molding, Oak doors, glass french doors into the dining room and beautiful Oak staircase. Adorable powder room tucked into the staircase landing, generous pantry and built-in antique Pier Mirror in the mudroom are some of the wonderful surprises in store! This home lives large with 4 bedrooms PLUS an office upstairs with plenty of natural light. First floor features Eat-in kitchen, living room with wood burning fireplace and separate dining room ready to host your gatherings with ease. Beautifully finished basement offers lots of spaces for homework, crafting, laundry or just hanging out watching a movie together. Wonderful center of town location offers easy commuting with Metra & El trains nearby, plus shopping, grocery, pool & farmers market all within close walking distance. Fenced in yard offers privacy & room for evenings al fresco, with 2 car garage offering plenty of storage. New Boiler 2023, full exterior of house painted 2024. Come take a look at this beauty!

Full Property Details for 253 Ontario St

General

  • Price: $615,000
  • Taxes: $12,611 (2023)
  • Status: Contingent
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12513156
  • Updated: 11/15/2025
  • Added to Site: 66 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Additional Information

  • Other Features: Commuter Bus, Commuter Train, Interstate Access

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Yes, Detached, Garage

Location

  • Area: Oak Park
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Oak Park
  • Driving Directions: Ridgeland south to Ontario, East on Ontario to home. Between Cuyler & Harvey

School Information

  • School District: 97
  • Elem School District: 97
  • Midd School District: 97
  • High School District: 200
  • Elementary School: William Beye Elementary 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: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Construction: Wood Siding
  • Exterior Const.: Wood Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
  • Square Feet: 2,536
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1881
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 34 x 90

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1881
  • Tax Amount: $12,611
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
  • Property ID: 16081190020000

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Schools serving 253 Ontario St

School Districts:Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
NameGradesDistance
William Beye Elementary School
230 North Cuyler Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
K-50.1 mi
Percy Julian Middle School
416 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
6-80.6 mi
Oak Park & River Forest High School
201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
9-120.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 253 Ontario St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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11/12/2025
Listed
$615,000
58.1%
MLS
6/14/2002
Sold
$389,000
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Tax History for 253 Ontario St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$12,611
-2%
$42,000
14%
2022
$12,807
2%
$36,771
—
2021
$12,513
2%
$36,771
—
2020
$12,291
4%
$36,771
8%
2019
$11,796
4%
$34,176
—
2018
$11,352
-7%
$34,176
-8%
2017
$12,161
9%
$37,046
22%
2016
$11,191
12%
$30,303
—
2015
$9,982
7%
$30,303
—
2014
$9,294
1%
$30,303
-2%
2013
$9,236
—
$31,008
—
2012
$9,276
—
$31,008
—
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253 Ontario Street, Oak Park, IL 60302 (MLS# 12513156) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 253 Ontario Street is currently listed for $615,000 and was received on November 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 253 Ontario Street? 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.

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