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Property Description
Welcome to this quintessential Oak Park home built in 1893 in the heart of the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. The home has been beautifully and meticulously maintained and updated by the same family over the last 43 years. A delightful screened-in porch is your starting point. It's the perfect place to gather with friends, enjoy your morning coffee, or sip an evening libation. Cross the threshold into the foyer and be greeted by the stunning and original hardwood floors, woodwork, and staircase. French doors lead you into the spacious living room offering multiple seating areas, gorgeous art glass windows, and high ceilings. An easy flow floor plan guides you into the formal dining room which features a stunning stone fireplace to enhance your dinner gatherings. Pass through the swinging door into the delightful kitchen, completely renovated in 2017. Multiple work stations, soapstone countertops, custom maple cabinetry, and updated appliances (including a new gas range in 2025) make this the perfect place to master your meals. A cozy bonus space off the kitchen doubles as a pantry, bar area or coffee station, and reading nook. Adjacent to this space is a charming vintage looking full bath complete with clawfoot tub. Ascend the beautiful staircase to the second floor and you will discover a wonderful landing area, perfect for a home office or play space and featuring more art glass windows. Two large bedrooms give you a choice for your primary bedroom and two smaller bedrooms still offer plenty of room for young ones, guests, or another use. The second floor bath was artistically renovated in 2002 with copper accents, marble tile, and custom millwork. Enjoy a separate shower, deep soaking tub, and large vanity with plenty of storage. The final feature on the second floor is a large walk-in cedar closet complete with secret compartments. The unfinished basement was refreshed in 2025 with the walls and floors painted and is now ready for your expansion ideas. Wander out to the backyard and behold a peaceful and wooded retreat. Towering maple and oak trees and a plethora of native plants adorn the yard with a small, rustic brick patio in the center of it all. A convenient side driveway (new in '15) allows you to stop and unload groceries and people to the home's side door and then leads to the 2-car garage at the back of the property. Additional updates made to the home include: HVAC ('18), electrical panel, exterior trim painting, new dryer, and new water heater (all in '25). While wonderfully maintained, this home is being sold "as is." Located on a beautiful tree-lined and neighborly block, you're just blocks away from parks, schools, the Green Line, and the entire Hemingway Business District that is filled with incredible restaurants and shopping. What are you waiting for? It's time to say "Welcome Home" to 637 North Grove Avenue today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 637 N Grove Ave
General
- Price: $735,000
- Taxes: $13,969 (2024)
- Status: Contingent
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12538312
- Updated: 1/13/2026
- Added to Site: 10 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Park
- County: Cook
- Township: Oak Park
- Driving Directions: Chicago Avenue to Grove Avenue, north to property
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, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 2,182
- Sq. Ft. Source: Plans
- Year Built: 1893
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: None
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 44 x 159
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1893
- Tax Amount: $13,969.43
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16063220140000
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Schools
Schools serving 637 N Grove 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 | 0.4 mi |
Percy Julian Middle School 416 South Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 6-8 | 1.3 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 0.7 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 637 N Grove Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/07/2026
Listed
$735,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 637 N Grove Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$13,377
8%
$47,000
22%
2022
$12,380
2%
$38,397
—
2021
$12,125
1%
$38,397
—
2020
$11,978
-3%
$38,397
—
2019
$12,344
4%
$38,346
—
2018
$11,877
2%
$38,346
—
2017
$11,656
4%
$38,346
19%
2016
$11,242
12%
$32,213
—
2015
$9,995
7%
$32,213
—
2014
$9,319
-17%
$32,213
-17%
2013
$11,228
-5%
$39,007
—
2012
$11,879
—
$39,007
—
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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637 N Grove Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 (MLS# 12538312) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 637 N Grove Avenue is currently listed for $735,000 and was received on January 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 637 N Grove 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.

