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$1,225,000
Property Description
Welcome to this stunning Oak Park American four-square home ideally located near schools, transportation and recreational parks. The home preserves its architectural details, including hardwood flooring, natural woodwork, built-ins, and custom stained-glass windows. A newly rebuilt front porch with beadboard ceiling and Trexs steps welcome you while overlooking a mature front garden. The spacious foyer with an oak staircase and custom stained-glass landing creates a warm entry to the home. The large dining room boasts a ventless remote control gas fireplace with tile mantel, custom millwork cabinetry and leads into the living room with abundant natural light that overlooks the landscaped backyard. Pocket doors lead into a well-designed kitchen with quarter-sawn millwork custom cabinetry throughout, a butler's pantry, a tucked-away powder room, tile backsplash, high-end appliances, and a large island with seating for 4. A mudroom and family area with a gas fireplace complete the first floor. The 2 nd level includes 4 spacious bedrooms with new windows, a remodeled guest bathroom and a spacious primary ensuite. The massive 3rd floor great room adds flexible space for a family room, creative studio space, while skylights flood the room with natural light. More space can be found in the finished basement with high ceilings for a 2nd family room/office area, a 3rd full bathroom with heated floor and work out room. Additional storage is available in the laundry room with new flooring, dedicated workshop and built-in shelving with an exterior access to the backyard. Outside, the thoughtfully designed backyard is a true urban oasis. Enjoy summer dinners on the paver patio with a fire pit, water fountain, and a Sonos sounds system all of which is surrounded by lush perennial gardens and flowering trees that create beauty and privacy year after year. A two-car garage provides easy parking plus an extra parking pad with separate alley access. Many significant updates include new electrical wiring with buried service, Lutron lighting system to control first floor and exterior lights, a new chimney liner, an on-demand electric water heater and updated insulation, sump pump with battery backup, replaced storm sewer and complete protection for wood siding with flashing around the whole house, and so much more.. This home features a wide array of amenities and characteristics consistent with a well-maintained and charming property. It is in move-in-ready condition and prepared for its next family.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 729 N Elmwood Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,225,000
- Taxes: $23,778 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12648134
Interior
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Replacement Windows, Quartz Counters
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Kitchen, Gas Log, Insert
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High-End Refrigerator, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Gas Oven, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Equipment: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump, Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Carport, EV Ready, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Oak Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Fair Oaks to Thomas st
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
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Individual Controls, Zoned, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: American Foursquare
- Construction: Cedar, Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Cedar, Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Skylight(s), Drapes, Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Garden Window(s), Screens, Window Treatments, Some Stained Glass
- Doors: Pocket Door(s)
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Square Feet: 3,200
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1930
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 171
- Fence: Yes
- Lot Features: Mature Trees
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1930
- Tax Amount: $23,778.16
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16064110140000
Listed by Baird & Warner
Sold by Compass
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Schools
Schools serving 729 N Elmwood 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 | 1.3 mi |
Oak Park & River Forest High School 201 North Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
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729 N Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302 (MLS# 12648134) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,225,000 on August 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 729 N 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.
