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Property Description
Multiple offers received, highest and best offers due by Monday January 5th at 3pm. Lovingly maintained 2-flat on a picturesque, tree-lined street in Oak Park. The owner-occupied first floor offers gleaming hardwood floors throughout and a spacious primary suite complete with a step-in shower and a generous walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, a second full bath, a separate office, and a large walk-in entry closet provide exceptional flexibility and storage. The bright, well-appointed kitchen features a pantry, eat-in table space, and opens to an adjoining family room-ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The second unit includes three bedrooms, a spacious living room, separate dining room, kitchen, and a full bathroom, making it perfect for rental income, extended family, or guests. The partially finished basement offers shared laundry with one washer and two dryers (with space to add a second washer), along with a toilet, shower stall, workshop area, and abundant storage. Step out from the family room onto a deck overlooking a large, fenced backyard that leads to a 3-car garage with a Florida room, plus two additional concrete parking pads accessible from the alley. Additional highlights include two forced-air natural gas furnaces with central air conditioning. With a long-term tenant recently vacated, the property is move-in ready and available for immediate owner occupancy, investment, or conversion to a spacious single-family home by removing the front and rear staircase doors. Most recent updates: Dishwashers 2021, and 2023, Furnace Unit 1 - 2020, AC Unit 1 - 2023, AC Unit 2 - 2020, Water Heater 2020, Roof over house 2016, Roof over garage 2019, Deck (new floor) 2025, Garage floor and parking pads 2024. The Measured Sq Ft: Unit 1 = 1759, Unit 2 = 1781, total = 3,540 above grade.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 521 N Harvey Ave
General
- Sold For: $725,000
- Taxes: $13,463 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12530036
- Added to Site: 61 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole-House Fan, Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Alley Access, Owned, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Chicago Ave, North on Harvey to house
School Information
- School District: 97
- Midd School District: 97
- Elementary School: Whittier Elementary School
- Middle School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
- High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- Private School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Heating & Cooling
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Partial
- Roof: Asphalt
- Year Built: 1893
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 171
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Level
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1893
- Tax Amount: $13,463.78
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16053220170000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by Forte Properties, Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 521 N Harvey Ave
School Districts:Oak Park Elementary School District 97, Oak Park and River Forest District 200
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Whittier Elementary School, Oak Park, IL 715 North Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School 325 South Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 0.5 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 521 N Harvey Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/30/2026
Sold
$725,000
11.54%
MLS
1/02/2026
Listed
$650,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
521 N Harvey Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 (MLS# 12530036) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $725,000 on January 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 521 N Harvey Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-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.

