Description
Welcome to this timeless center-entry brick Colonial, offering 5 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Oak Park’s most desirable neighborhoods. The gracious center entry sets the tone for a warm welcome. A spacious living room, anchored by a classic wood-burning fireplace, is filled with natural light. The updated kitchen features an island, eating area, all stainless appliances including two built-in ovens and a beverage fridge. It opens seamlessly to the family room, and together these spaces enjoy views of the backyard-perfect for everyday living and entertaining.. The dining room flows easily from the kitchen, while a first-floor office/den provides versatility. Upstairs, the large primary suite offers comfort and privacy, complemented by four additional bedrooms that allow flexibility for guests or a home office. Enjoy gatherings in the large backyard and appreciate the convenience of a two-car garage plus an additional exterior parking pad for a third car. With a stately presence, abundant space, and incredible potential, this home is ready to be reimagined. Hardwood floors are under all carpeting except the back bedroom. Boiler (2010), hot water heater (2022), and two central air conditioning units.
- Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty
Details
Updated on August 29, 2025 at 10:52 am- Property ID: MRD12449128
- Price: $750,000
- Property Size: 3735 Sq Ft
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Year Built: 1925
- Property Type: Single Family
- Property Status: Contingent
- Parking Total: 3
- Parcel Number: 16062280200000
- Water Source: Lake Michigan
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Buyer Agent MLS Id: MRD130441
- Days On Market: 7
- Purchase Contract Date: 2025-08-27
- Basement Bath(s): No
- Fire Places Total: 1
- Cumulative Days On Market: 7
- Tax Annual Amount: 1936.06
- Roof: Asphalt,Tile
- Cooling: Central Air
- Asoc. Provides: None
- Appliances: Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Wine Refrigerator,Cooktop,Oven
- Parking Features: On Site,Garage Owned,Detached,Off Alley,Owned,Garage
- Room Type: Eating Area,Bedroom 5,Mud Room,Office
- Community: Park,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
- Stories: 2 Stories
- Directions: From Division St, Head North on Fair Oaks Ave
- Buyer Office MLS ID: MRD85035
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
- Living Area Source: Plans
- Elementary School: William Hatch Elementary School
- Middle Or Junior School: Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
- High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
- Township: Oak Park
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- ConstructionMaterials: Brick
- Contingency: Attorney/Inspection
- Asoc. Billed: Not Required
Address
Open on Google Maps- Address 917 Fair Oaks
- City Oak Park
- State/county IL
- Zip/Postal Code 60302
- Country Cook
Overview
- Single Family
- 5
- 2
- 3735
- 1925
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