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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,733 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Welcome to the Gunderson on Elmwood! An extraordinary, fully renovated historic masterpiece where timeless architecture meets modern luxury. Designed by renowned architect Frank A. Gunderson for his daughter, this one-of-a-kind residence showcases exquisite original craftsmanship, including stunning stained-glass windows and tray ceilings, while offering every modern convenience today's buyer desires. This exceptional home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 beautifully updated bathrooms, and three full finished levels of living space! Providing the perfect balance of elegance, comfort, and functionality. The designer kitchen with a separate breakfasts nook, opens seamlessly to expansive living and dining spaces, while the luxurious primary suite boasts a spa-inspired bathroom and an impressive custom walk-in closet worthy of a boutique. The finished basement offers additional living and entertaining space, ideal for a recreation room, home gym, media room, or guest accommodations. Completely renovated in 2020, major improvements include: New HVAC Plumbing Electrical Roof Central Air Situated in one of Oak Park's most desirable locations, you'll enjoy the convenience of close proximity to: Green and Blue CTA Lines Award winning schools Grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and everything downtown Oak Park has to offer. Adding even more value, the sale includes the adjacent 507 S. Elmwood buildable lot on a separate PIN, creating an incredible opportunity for future development, expanded outdoor living, or long-term investment. A rare opportunity to own one of Oak Park's most iconic historic homes with the added benefit of a buildable lot offering luxury, history, and unmatched potential in one remarkable package. Schedule your private showing today.

Full Property Details for 511 S Elmwood Ave

General

  • Price: $1,199,000
  • Taxes: $22,176 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: MRED
  • MLS ID: 12720853

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Interior

  • Basement: Finished, F
  • Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement Baths: Yes
  • Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub

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: 6
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage

Location

  • Area: Oak Park
  • County: Cook
  • Township: Oak Park
  • Driving Directions: Garfield (W) past Ridgeland (S) on Elmwood to Home

School Information

  • School District: 97
  • Elem School District: 97
  • Midd School District: 97
  • High School District: 200
  • Elementary School: Longfellow 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: Forced Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Victorian
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Construction: Stucco, Other
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco, Other
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Finished, Full
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Windows: Screens, Drapes
  • Doors: French Doors
  • Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Square Feet: 3,733
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Other
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Built Before 1978: Yes

Lot Features

  • Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 50 x 133

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Year: 1910
  • Tax Amount: $22,176.66
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Pays Sewer: Public Sewer

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Property ID: 16182060290000

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Schools serving 511 S Elmwood Ave

School Districts:Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
NameGradesDistance
Longfellow Elementary School, Oak Park, IL
715 Highland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
PK-50.3 mi
Percy Julian Middle School
416 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
6-80.2 mi
Oak Park & River Forest High School
201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
9-120.8 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Tax History for 511 S Elmwood Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$21,739
49%
$69,999
69%
2022
$14,611
-6%
$41,469
—
2021
$15,518
6%
$41,469
3%
2020
$14,651
-20%
$40,133
-15%
2019
$18,207
-6%
$47,455
-9%
2018
$19,275
1%
$52,196
—
2017
$19,024
-8%
$52,196
1%
2016
$20,782
12%
$51,635
—
2015
$18,621
-1%
$51,635
-8%
2014
$18,866
50%
$56,299
36%
2013
$12,592
—
$41,323
—
2012
$12,632
—
$41,323
—
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511 S Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 (MLS# 12720853) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 511 S Elmwood Avenue is currently listed for $1,199,000 and was received on July 31, 2026. Want to learn more about 511 S Elmwood 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.

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