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601 Fair Oaks Avenue

Oak Park IL, 60302

$1,395,000


$348.75 per sqft

Active

4 Beds

5 Baths

4,000 sqft

Residential

Built in 1923

Courtesy of Gullo & Associates

Truly a once in a generation find! Center hall, brick colonial designed by Tallmadge & Watson in 1922 for the president of the Reliance State Bank. Superb estate section/historic district location, within walking distance to schools & recreational facilities. The park-like 95x172 corner lot is on one of Oak Park's most beautiful blocks filled with mature trees and more fine historic homes. 601 Fair Oaks features outstanding design and craftsmanship, solid construction and has been very well maintained for 50 years of ownership. At over 4000 square feet this lovely home features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, basement level bath w/shower plus a 3rd floor office that was designated in the original blueprints as a billiards room. The first floor features sun filled, south facing 28x18 living room and 18x14 dining room. Both rooms feature oak floors, classic millwork and detailed crown moulding & baseboards. At the center of the living room on the east wall is a large wood burning fireplace. The sunroom in the front of the home has seven casement windows. Through the dining room and butler's pantry is the unique six-sided, west-facing breakfast room. Both the sunroom and breakfast room feature the original divided, black and white terrazzo flooring. The kitchen and butler's pantry were renovated in the 90s and feature stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry & storage and solid surface countertops. A prominent wide archway, a distinctive feature in many Tallmadge & Watson designs, leads to the second floor stairway. The 28x16 primary suite features 3 banks of built-in closets and 2 sets of french doors that lead out to the east deck which overlooks the corner of Fair Oaks and Iowa Streets. The east deck has wrought iron awning supports. One closet features a wall safe undoubtedly used by the first owner of the home. The west deck features a new roof and balustrade (2023) and is accessed through french doors in the northwest bedroom. On the walk up to the third floor there is a small sewing room midway before entering the cathedral ceiling 26x16 west-facing billiards room that has been used as a home office and family room which has a cedar closet. Also on the third floor is the fourth bedroom which has an ensuite half bath. There is additional living space on the basement level including a recreation room, craft/woodworking room, a huge amount of storage and a bathroom w/shower. The fenced backyard is shaded by mature trees and landscaped with perennials. There is a deck and bbq station connected to a gas line. Two car brick garage with three additional spaces in the carport. Among the more recent updates are 200amp circuit breaker electric (2018), sump pump (2022), west chimney rebuilt 2023 and tuckpointing (2014). This lovely home is in move-in condition with very solid construction and provides opportunities for your updates/improvements. The 2023 property tax bill includes homeowner & senior exemptions and a senior AV freeze. Showings are available - please contact the listing agent today.

12257015

MLS ID

December 16, 2024

Listed

December 22, 2024

Updated

Map

601 Fair Oaks Avenue
Oak Park IL, 60302

Interior Features

Bedrooms

4


Total Bathrooms

5


Full Bathrooms

3


Half Bathrooms

2


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Window/Wall Units - 3


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Natural Gas

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.4 Acres


Lot Features

Corner Lot


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

97


High School

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch


Elementary School

Whittier Elementary School

Other Property Details

Area Name

Oak Park


Taxes

$10,680


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

6


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking

Alley Access


Parking Total

5


View

No


County

Cook


Municipality

Oak Park


Water Source

Public


Pool

No

Courtesy of Gullo & Associates, David Gullo,
Listing Contact: 708-567-1375 

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