626 Home Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 - Photo 1

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$635,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
1 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to 626 Home! This charming 3 BR, 2.5 BA home, extensively remodeled and expanded in 2012, is light and bright and walking distance to all that downtown Oak Park has to offer. The first-floor features hardwood floors and a flexible, open layout that's hard to find among historic homes. The chef's kitchen, with shaker cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, is open to both the dining and living rooms. A sunroom, with views to the fully fenced-in side yard, and a newly updated powder room ('24), complete the first floor. Upstairs, you'll find an expanded second floor with three bedrooms and two full baths, all with good-size closets and ceiling fans. The primary suite has a 4x8 walk-in closet and an impressive ensuite featuring twin vanities, walk-in shower and private WC. The 2nd floor hall bath is stylish with a new vanity, quartz counters, fixtures and medicine cabinet ('24). Downstairs, the partially finished basement is an ideal spot to play board games or hang out with friends. The outdoor space includes a deck that's great for grilling, a concrete patio for relaxing summer meals, green space and a new cedar fence (May '25). Additional highlights/improvements: updated plumbing and electric; central air (AC condenser '23); washer ('25); garage door and opener ('23); refrigerator, exhaust fan ('22); primary closet organizer ('20); partially finished basement, waterproofing ('17). Convenient to 290, the Green and Blue Lines, Metra, Brooks Middle School and all the shops and restaurants on Lake Street. Come see this central OP gem today!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 626 Home Ave

General

Sold For: $635,000
Taxes: $12,765 (2023)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MRED
MLS ID: 12374814
Added to Site: 305 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 3
Full Bathrooms: 2
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Double Sink

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3

Additional Information

Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump
Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Train

Parking

Garage: Yes
Attached garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Attached, Off-Alley, Owned, Garage
Parking On-Site: Yes

Location

Area: Oak Park
County: Cook
Driving Directions: Oak Park Ave to Madison, west on Madison to Home, south on Home to 626 Home.

School Information

School District: 97
Midd School District: 97
Elementary School: Abraham Lincoln Elementary Schoo
Middle School: Gwendolyn Brooks 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

Water: Public

Structural Information

Construction: Stucco
Exterior Const.: Stucco
Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
Sq. Ft. Source: Not Reported
Year Built: 1916
Built Before 1978: Yes
Remodeled/Updated: 2012

Lot Features

Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
Lot Dimensions: 47 x 75
Fence: Yes
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

Parking Included: Yes
Assessment Year: 1916
Tax Amount: $12,765
Tax Year: 2023

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Property ID: 16181130050000

Listed by RE/MAX In The Village
Sold by Redfin Corporation

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Schools

Schools serving 626 Home Ave

School Districts:Oak Park and River Forest District 200, Oak Park Elementary School District 97

Name	Grades	Distance
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Oak Park, IL 1111 South Grove Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304	K-5	0.7 mi
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School 325 South Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302	6-8	0.3 mi
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302	9-12	1 mi

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Price & Sales History for 626 Home Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/02/2025

Sold

$635,000

0.79%

MLS

5/29/2025

Listed

$630,000

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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.

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626 Home Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304 (MLS# 12374814) is a Single Family property that was sold at $635,000 on July 02, 2025. Want to learn more about 626 Home 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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