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Oak Park, IL Real Estate News

By Marco Amidei
(RE/MAX Suburban )
Ridgeland Station, Oak Park, Illinois About Ridgeland Station Built in the early 2000's, Ridgeland Station is located in Oak Park on South Blvd South of Lake ST. Average taxes in Ridgeland Station $8,561 Average association fees in Ridgeland Station $95 ($95 - $95) Average home size in Ridgeland Station 1,390 ft2 Average lot size in Ridgeland Station 0.00 acres Average year built in Ridgeland Station 2002 Homes for sale in Ridgeland Station Address Beds Baths Built Price 255 South Blvd. #16 3 2.1 2002 $359,000 Sales Summary for Ridgeland Station  (Dec 17, 2013 - Dec 17, 2014) # of Sales Average Days on Market Average List Average Sale Ratio% 5 109 $400,380 $378,400 94.5% Recent home sales in Ridgeland Station Address Beds Baths Sold 255 South Blvd. #22 3 2.1 $340,000 255 South Blvd. #1...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Oak Park IL Real Estate Market Report, week of December 15, 2014   20 homes sold in Oak Park IL There were 8 condos, 1 multi-family property, and 11 single family homes sold during the past week in Oak Park IL. The average sales price for the single family homes sold this week was $418,000. The average time on the market was 88 days. Because these statistics are only for one week and for all of Oak Park, it may not tell you what is possible for a specific home. These are just the general market statistics of what happened in the last week in Oak Park IL real estate. Own a home in Oak Park IL? Find out what it's worth here! Least expensive home reported sold in Oak Park IL The least expensive home reported sold this past week in Oak Park was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath brick ranch home on a 35 x...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Oak Park IL Real Estate Market Report, week of December 8, 2014   15 homes sold in Oak Park IL There were 5 condos and 10 single family homes sold the first week of December in Oak Park IL. The average sales price for the single family homes sold this week was $401,300. The average time on the market was 93 days. Because these statistics are only for one week and for all of Oak Park, it may not tell you what is possible for a specific home. These are just the general market statistics of what happened in the last week in Oak Park IL real estate. Own a home in Oak Park IL? Find out what it's worth here! Least expensive home reported sold in Oak Park IL The least expensive home reported sold this past week in Oak Park was a 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath 2-story American Foursquare home on a 29 x 12...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Buying a condo can be a challenge when you have pets -- many buildings have restrictions on the type, size, and number of pets they'll allow, and some buildings ban them altogether! Working with a buyer's agent who is knowledgable about the local condo buildings and their pet policies can save you a lot of time and headaches. Contact me today to get a custom-tailored search based on your pets' type & size! Dog & Cat Friendly Buildings:1133 Chicago Ave, new construction luxury condos near Chicago & Harlem Ave, Oak Park ILRegency Club, townhomes in 100 block of North Marion St, Oak Park ILThe Terraces of Oak Park, townhomes in 100 block of North Euclid Ave, Oak Park ILPark Avenue Townhouses, townhomes at Park Ave & Madison St, River Forest ILGale Avenue Townhouses, townhomes at Gale Ave &...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Investment properties for sale in Chicago's Near West Suburbs: Riverside IL, Oak Park IL, River Forest IL, Forest Park IL I spent some time sifting through all of the investment properties for sale in Chicago's near west suburbs, and I came across some great options! Whether you're looking for a live-in 2-flat, a commercial building, or buildable land, there's something for you!  Website link - all investment properties for sale in Chicago's near west suburbs Follow Laurie Christofano Realtor @ RE/MAX's board Investment properties for sale in Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park Illinois on Pinterest. Compiled by Laurie Christofano, Buyer Specialist with The Pych Team @RE/MAX In The Village, Realtors.  
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Oak Park IL Real Estate Market Report, week of December 1, 2014   9 homes sold in Oak Park IL There were 3 condos and 6 single family homes sold this past week in Oak Park IL. The average sales price for the single family homes sold this week was $399,000. The average time on the market was 86 days. Because these statistics are only for one week and for all of Oak Park, it may not tell you what is possible for a specific home. These are just the general market statistics of what happened in the last week in Oak Park IL real estate. Own a home in Oak Park IL? Find out what it's worth here! Least expensive home reported sold in Oak Park IL The least expensive home reported sold this past week in Oak Park was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2-story American Foursquare home on a 25 x 150 foot lot on th...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Oak Park IL Real Estate Market Report, week of November 24, 2014   10 homes sold in Oak Park IL There were 5 condos and 5 single family homes sold this past week in Oak Park IL. The average sales price for the single family homes sold this week was $497,900. The average time on the market was 153 days. Because these statistics are only for one week and for all of Oak Park, it may not tell you what is possible for a specific home. These are just the general market statistics of what happened in the last week in Oak Park IL real estate. Own a home in Oak Park IL? Find out what it's worth here! Least expensive home reported sold in Oak Park IL The least expensive home reported sold this past week in Oak Park was a 3 bedroom, 2 bath stucco 2-story American Foursquare home on a 25 x 125 foot...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Oak Park IL Real Estate Market Report, week of November 17, 2014   25 homes sold in Oak Park IL There were 15 condos, 1 multi-family building, and 9 single family homes sold this past week in Oak Park IL. The average sales price for the single family homes sold this week was $508,000. The average time on the market was 79 days. Because these statistics are only for one week and for all of Oak Park, it may not tell you what is possible for a specific home. These are just the general market statistics of what happened in the last week in Oak Park IL real estate. Own a home in Oak Park IL? Find out what it's worth here! Least expensive home reported sold in Oak Park IL The least expensive home reported sold this past week in Oak Park was a 4 bedroom, 2 bath frame 2-story home on a 50 x 174...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Oak Park IL Real Estate Market Report, week of November 10, 2014   9 homes sold in Oak Park IL There were 2 condos and 7 single family homes sold this past week in Oak Park IL. The average sales price for the single family homes sold this week was $280,714. The average time on the market was 77 days. Because these statistics are only for one week and for all of Oak Park, it may not tell you what is possible for a specific home. These are just the general market statistics of what happened in the last week in Oak Park IL real estate. Own a home in Oak Park IL? Find out what it's worth here!   Least expensive home reported sold in Oak Park IL The least expensive home reported sold this past week in Oak Park was a 3 bedroom, 1 bath stucco bungalow on a 31 x 126 foot lot south of I-290 on R...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
I just did an MLS search for rehabbed / move-in ready homes in Oak Park for less than $400,000, and there were about 10 great options! Check them all out here! Looking for something different? Start your home search at www.OPRFhomesforsale.com/buy or download the mobile RE/MAX app from app.illinoisproperty.com/mH9 or by texting LAURIEREMAXAPP to 708-813-2700. I work with buyers on the north side of Chicago as well as suburban Cook & DuPage counties including Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, Riverside, La Grange, Hinsdale & Elmhurst.
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Oak Park IL Real Estate Market Report, week of November 3, 2014   14 homes sold in Oak Park IL There were 6 condos, 2 multi-family properties, and 6 single family homes sold this past week in Oak Park IL. The average sales price for the single family homes sold this week was $461,833. The average time on the market was 93 days. Because these statistics are only for one week and for all of Oak Park, it may not tell you what is possible for a specific home. These are just the general market statistics of what happened in the last week in Oak Park IL real estate. Own a home in Oak Park IL? Find out what it's worth here!   Least expensive home reported sold in Oak Park IL The least expensive home reported sold this past week in Oak Park was a 4 bedroom, 2 bath stucco Queen Anne bungalow on ...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
October 2014 Market Update for Mann School Dist. of Oak Park, IL  Recently Sold 620 Linden Ave - $1,100,000 – sold in 10 days 1135 N. Kenilworth Ave - $855,000 – sold in 56 days 649 Forest Ave - $620,000 – sold in 46 days 921 Forest Ave - $604,000 – sold in 73 days 1200 Linden Ave - $449,000 – sold in 5 days 1204 N. Grove Ave - $447,500 – sold in 52 days 1114 Schneider Ave - $280,000 – sold in 35 days Under Contract 627 N. Kenilworth Ave – asking $779,000 – under contract in 10 days 1026 N. Grove Ave – asking $725,000 – under contract in 11 days 814 Linden Ave – asking $549,000 – under contract in 1 day 607 Belleforte Ave – asking $499,900 – under contract in 62 days 1041 Division St – asking $339,700 – under contract in 52 days 1114 Augusta St – asking $324,900 – under contract in 164 ...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
October 2014 Market Update for Whittier School Dist. of Oak Park, IL Recently Sold 526 N. Fair Oaks Ave - $900,000 – sold in 62 days 731 N. Cuyler Ave - $712,000 – sold in 68 days 243 Iowa St - $475,000 – sold in 10 days 431 N. Harvey Ave - $420,000 – sold in 34 days 733 N. Ridgeland Ave - $395,000 – sold in 15 days 840 N. Ridgeland Ave - $336,000 – sold in 13 days Under Contract 801 N. Cuyler Ave – asking $436,000 – under contract in 20 days 823 N. Ridgeland Ave – asking $419,900 – under contract in 9 days 842 N. Ridgeland Ave – asking $400,000 – under contract in 19 days 728 N. Harvey Ave – asking $369,900 – under contract in 61 days 601 N. Taylor Ave – asking $310,000 – short sale, under contract since 7/17/13 726 N. Ridgeland Ave – asking $294,800 – short sale, under contract since ...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
October 2014 Market Update for Beye School Dist. of Oak Park, IL Recently Sold 317 N. Scoville Ave - $845,000 – sold in 47 days 224 S. Elmwood Ave - $679,000 – sold in 44 days 236 S. East Ave - $635,000 – sold in 9 days 216 N. Ridgeland Ave - $595,000 – sold in 292 days 225 N. Lombard Ave - $590,000 – sold in 9 days 140 N. Lombard Ave - $475,000 – sold in 71 days 211 S. Taylor Ave - $417,000 – sold in 21 days 205 S. Ridgeland Ave – foreclosure, $390,000 – sold in 209 days 229 N. Taylor Ave - $375,000 – sold for full price in 2 days 158 N. Humphrey Ave - $345,000 – sold in 58 days 102 S. Humphrey Ave - $344,000 – sold for full price in 5 days 228 S. Ridgeland Ave - $290,000 – sold in 60 days Under Contract 300 N. Scoville Ave – asking $850,000 – under contract in 125 days 215 N. Elmwood ...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
October 2014 Market Update for Holmes Elementary School Dist. of Oak Park, IL Recently Sold 308 Linden Ave - $980,000 – sold in 99 days 137 S. Grove Ave - $797,500 – sold in 80 days 332 Home Ave - $709,500 – sold in 3 days 225 Clinton Ave - $675,000 – sold in 22 days 228 Clinton Ave - $530,000 – sold in 84 days 527 Belleforte Ave - $275,000 – sold in 20 days Under Contract 407 N. Kenilworth Ave – asking $2,100,000 – under contract in 125 days 1030 Superior St – asking $1,199,000 – under contract in 5 days 344 N. Kenilworth Ave – asking $1,000,000 – under contract in 15 days 210 S. Kenilworth Ave – asking $924,900 – under contract in 6 days 334 S. Grove Ave – asking $605,000 – under contract in 10 days 317 S. Euclid Ave – asking $519,000 – under contract in 80 days 607 Belleforte Ave – a...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
October 2014 Market Update for Longfellow Elementary School Dist. of Oak Park, IL  Recently Sold824 S. Elmwood Ave - $525,000 – sold in 6 days523 S. Lyman Ave - $450,000 – sold in 15 days746 S. Humphrey Ave - $447,500 – sold in 36 days610 S. Wesley Ave - $447,500 – sold in 16 days714 S. Lyman Ave - $432,000 – sold in 6 days500 S. Elmwood Ave - $300,099 – foreclosed, 144 days835 S. Highland Ave - $287,500 – sold in 6 days538 S. Highland Ave - $273,000 – sold in 11 days420 S. Taylor Ave - $163,800 – foreclosed, sold in 11 days536 S. Harvey Ave - $162,000 – sold in 7 days  Under Contract536 Clarence Ave – asking $469,000 – 45 days629 Gunderson Ave – asking $458,000 – 10 days818 S. Wesley Ave – asking $447,000 – 30 days718 S. Highland Ave – asking $439,900 – 12 days816 S. Scoville Ave – as...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
October 2014 Market Update for Irving Elementary School Dist. of Oak Park, IL Recently Sold 1123 Wesley Ave - $420,000 – sold in 4 days 1125 Wesley Ave - $399,000 – sold for full price in 3 days 1124 Gunderson Ave - $360,500 – sold in 55 days 1169 S. Scoville Ave - $360,000 – sold in 13 days 1166 S. Scoville Ave - $326,250 – sold in 55 days 1176 S. Ridgeland Ave - $315,000 – sold in 35 days 1046 S. East Ave - $295,000 – sold in 32 days 828 S. Taylor Ave - $290,000 – sold in 53 days 1150 S. East Ave - $265,000 – sold in 67 days 1038 S. Ridgeland Ave - $250,000 – sold in 79 days Under Contract 1142 S. Elmwood Ave – asking $349,900 – under contract in 14 days 1106 S. Taylor Ave – asking $325,000 – under contract in 123 days 1015 S. Harvey Ave – asking $295,000 – under contract in 15 days 9...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Oct 2014 Market Update for Lincoln Elementary School Dist. of Oak Park, IL Recently Sold 425 S. Grove Ave - $585,000 – sold for full price in 4 days 819 Wenonah Ave - $515,000 – sold in 159 days 532 Wenonah Ave - $510,000 – sold in 17 days 518 S. Euclid Ave - $433,000 – sold over asking price in 5 days 644 S. Grove Ave - $426,000 – sold in 3 days 801 Wenonah Ave - $416,000 – sold in 8 days 931 Clinton Ave - $410,000 – sold in 83 days 901 S. Kenilworth Ave - $385,000 – short sale, sold in 15 days 519 S. Oak Park Ave - $309,000 – foreclosure, sold in 87 days 855 Carpenter Ave - $220,000 – foreclosure, sold in 217 days Under Contract 1153 Wenonah Ave – asking $499,000 - under contract in 160 days 859 S. Grove Ave – asking $419,900 – under contract in 32 days 410 Clinton Ave – asking $405,0...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Search current inventory of condos for sale in Oak Park IL Listing DetailsSpacious vintage 3 bedroom condo for sale, steps to downtown Oak Park IL OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, October 4th: 10am-12pm 208 S. Maple Ave. #20, Oak Park IL 60302Price: $275,000MLS number: 08611071Bedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 2.5 Call Laurie Christofano, Accredited Buyer's Rep (ABR) with The Pych Team to see if this property is still available & to arrange a showing at 630-248-1976. You will love the proximity to downtown Oak Park from this fantastic, spacious condo! Wonderful opportunity to own a spacious vintage condo in the Pleasant District of Oak Park, just south of downtown, Metra and the CTA green line. Located on the high first floor (one flight of stairs up) in the locally famous Decker Building, this stately 3 bedr...
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By Laurie Christofano, ABR, The Pych Team at RE/MAX in the Village
(RE/MAX in the Village, Realtors)
Home Prices in Oak Park IL for September 2014 Real estate market data for Oak Park, IL provided by Laurie Christofano of The Pych Team @RE/MAX In The Village, Realtors   Oak Park Home Prices We have seen six months of home selling price increases on home prices in Oak Park, and we expect this trend to continue with the fall selling season just kicking off. If you are considering buying a home, you can still find deals on a house in Oak Park, but having a good real estate agent who understands the market is a must. Don't wait on the sidelines for too long; many listings are selling within a few days of hitting the market. Oak Park is a unique market in that the home styles, sizes, finishes & price points range from $200,000 up to the millions. As you can see in the graph below, the avera...
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