Overview

  • Updated On:
  • February 12, 2026
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Garages
  • 2,572 ft2
  • Year Built:1912

608 Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304

$ 679,000
608 Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304, Oak Park, Cook

Property Description

Welcome to this property located in Oak Park, IL. featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,572 square feet of living space. Built in 1912. this home is offered at $679,000.

Large home in the Gunderson Historic District-this is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully preserved Gunderson home in the heart of Oak Park. Blending timeless craftsmanship with a spacious, updated layout, this historic residence is rich in original architectural detail while offering modern comfort throughout. A generous front porch invites you to relax and gather with friends three seasons of the year. Inside, the welcoming foyer features a gracious staircase highlighted by the original newel post light. The cozy living room is anchored by a decorative marble fireplace, while the original parlor just off the living room offers flexible space ideal for a home office, family room, or additional seating area. The formal dining room impresses with a striking beamed ceiling, an incredible built-in china cabinet, stained and leaded glass, carved wood detailing, and period hardware found throughout the home. The sunny kitchen is light and bright, featuring stainless steel appliances and a generous pantry. An adjacent breakfast room provides even more versatility and can serve as a mudroom, office, or casual living space. The second floor offers four generously sized bedrooms, each with large closets, along with a spacious, tastefully updated full bathroom. The third floor spans the full footprint of the home, delivering exceptional bonus space perfect for a family room, office, bedroom, or creative studio. The basement includes laundry and ample storage and offers a blank canvas ready for your ideas, with the potential for an additional bathroom. Set on a generous lot, the outdoor spaces are equally impressive, featuring a brick paver patio and winding walkways surrounded by professional landscaping-ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation. A truly special Oak Park home where historic charm, craftsmanship, and outdoor beauty come together seamlessly. Walk to CTA Green and Blue Lines, schools, parks, library, shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, the Arts District, Southtown District, and more. Get ready to fall in love.

The interior boasts historic/period mlwk. The kitchen is equipped with range, refrigerator, washer, dryer, range hood. The home includes a fireplace. Climate control includes natural gas, steam, radiant heating and window unit(s) cooling. A unfinished, full basement provides additional space.

The property sits on a 40 x 133 lot. with 2 parking spaces (yes, detached, garage). Outdoor living spaces include patio.

Utilities include public water and public sewer sewer.

Located in Cook County. students will attend Longfellow Elementary School Elementary, Percy Julian Middle School Middle, Oak Park & River Forest High Sch High School.

Annual property taxes are $16,691 (as of 2024).

Address: 608 Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
City:
Area:
Zip: 60304
Country: United States

Property Id: 102528
Price: $ 679,000
Property Size: 2,572 ft2
Property Lot Size: 5,320 ft2
Rooms: 11
Bathrooms: 2
Year Built: 1912
Exterior Type: Vinyl Siding, Fiber Cement
Parking Type: Yes, Detached, Garage
Basement: Full basement
Parking Spaces: 2
Beds Above Grade: 4
Garage: Yes, Detached, Garage
Cooling System: Window Unit(s)
Heating System: Natural Gas, Steam, Radiant
Water Front: False
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace: 1
Internal Features: Historic/Period Mlwk
Living Room: 14X12 - Main
2nd Bedroom: 17X11 - Second
Dining Room: 17X11 - Main
3rd Bedroom: 13X11 - Second
Kitchen: 11X10 - Main
Foyer: 10X8 - Main
4th Bedroom: 12X11 - Second
Family Room: 27X21 - Third
Primary Bedroom: 24X11 - Second
Laundry: 23X11 - Basement
Tax Amount: 16690.54
Tax Year: 2024
County: Oak Park
City: Oak Park
Elementary School: Longfellow Elementary School
High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

$ 1,147,879.28
per month
  • Principal and Interest
  • Property Tax
  • HOA fee
$ 2,632.62

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