#12262516, Catherine Simon-Vobornik, Listing Office: Baird & Warner
305 N Elmwood Ave Oak Park, IL 60302
Property details
About 305 N Elmwood Ave
Multiple offers received; offer accepted. The absolute best location in town for this five bedroom, two bath, three story home in the Ridgeland Historic District! From the street, you can imagine yourself relaxing on the open front porch, enjoying the breeze and the gorgeous neighborhood! Step into the tiled entry, and be welcomed into the generous foyer. To your left, there is a very large living room, flooded with light, with plenty of space to relax and visit with friends. To your right, you will find the lovely dining room, complete with built in. The kitchen has a wall of windows that look out over the huge back yard, and features white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and an oversized island for casual dining. The upstairs boasts four bedrooms, including one being used as an office, and walk up stairs to the attic, which has numerous possibilities! Downstairs, you will absolutely love the huge family room, featuring a separate office or homework space, and a gorgeous guest suite! Outside is a huge deck, overlooking a beautiful back yard, with swingset and area that held an above ground pool, which the sellers are happy to gift to the new owners. Updates done by the current owners include kitchen, both bathrooms, roof, windows, HVAC, you name it! Just a block from Oak Park River Forest High School, you can easily walk to Beye Elementary School and Percy Julian Middle School. The Ridgeland dog park, pool and ice rink, along with softball and baseball fields,are an easy walk from this home. The farmer's market is a block away, and runs from May through October, and the Green Line is a four block walk--it doesn't get any better than this!! Open Saturday, May 24, from 12 to 2, and Sunday, May 25, also from 12 to 2. Relocation property; please include relo docs with offer.
Highlights
(Contingent)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: High Ceilings
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Architectural Style: American 4-Sq.
- Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air, Zoned
- List Price: $850,000
- Price/SqFt: $291
- Annual Tax Amount: $16,594
- Tax Year: 2022
- Directions: Three blocks north of Lake, one block West of Ridgeland
- Year Built: 1904
- Living Area: 2,918 SqFt
- MLS Number: 12367120
- MLS Name: MRED
- Office Name: Baird & Warner
- Office Phone: (708) 697-5900
- Listing Agent: Mary Carlin
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Nov 30, 2011 | Home Sold | $475,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2022 | $46,634 | $16,594 |
2021 | $46,634 | $16,204 |
2020 | $46,634 | $15,891 |
2019 | $44,028 | $15,576 |
2018 | $45,976 | $15,709 |
2017 | $47,806 | $16,047 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
William Beye Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•230 N Cuyler Ave
7
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•715 N Harvey Ave
8
Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•508 N Kenilworth Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $186,017. Typical income of Oak Park, IL residents is $200k+ annually. Typical family type is married, with kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently asked questions
About 305 N Elmwood Ave
The listing price of 305 N Elmwood Ave property is $850,000.
The property 305 N Elmwood Ave is a house located in Oak Park, Illinois, 60302.
Accepting Backup Offers: 305 N Elmwood Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 305 N Elmwood Ave are: William Beye Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Julian Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Brooks Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Brunson Math and Science Specialty Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Oak Park & River Forest High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Douglass Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Austin College and Career Academy High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $16,594 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 30, 2011 for $475,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 305 N Elmwood Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 305 N Elmwood Ave is 2,918 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 305 N Elmwood Ave is 1904.
This home is located at 305 N Elmwood Ave in Oak Park, IL and zip code 60302. This 2,918 square foot home was built in 1904. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 22, 2025 and is currently priced at $850,000.
Oak Park, IL housing market in May 2025 saw over 31 listings sold above listed price, more than 9 sold at listed price and over 19 sold below. Between April and May 2025, Oak Park, IL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 15.1%. Listings spent 37 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $450,000 during the same period.