647 Linden Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60302

$1,599,999
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
6,740 Sq. Ft.
$237 / Sq. Ft.
6,740
Sq. Ft.
$237
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This stately, brick Italian Renaissance Revival Oak Park estate has been meticulously renovated and is located in the very sought-after Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. Built in 1924 by renowned architect Frederick Schock, The Charles Castle House sits on a very private, recently professionally landscaped, double corner lot with a backyard oasis. The serene resort style outdoor space, perfect for entertaining, includes an extensive natural stone deck/patio around the newer pool with an impressive...This stately, brick Italian Renaissance Revival Oak Park estate has been meticulously renovated and is located in the very sought-after Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District. Built in 1924 by renowned architect Frederick Schock, The Charles Castle House sits on a very private, recently professionally landscaped, double corner lot with a backyard oasis. The serene resort style outdoor space, perfect for entertaining, includes an extensive natural stone deck/patio around the newer pool with an impressive covered pergola and fire pit area. With approximately 6000 square feet of living space, the home features 5 en-suite bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms and a large 3 car garage with additional room and ample driveway parking. First Floor: Double entrance grand foyer with original ceiling mural and mosaic tile floor. Gourmet custom kitchen with professional appliances, stone countertops, glass backsplash, a proper butler's pantry and a built-in table area that opens to the bright family room. Formal dining room, spacious living room, incredible sunroom, and powder room. Second Floor: Split floorplan with four room Owner's suite including the bedroom, marble spa like bath with dual vanities, water closet, 6' tub and separate walk-in shower with glass enclosure, dressing room with dual professionally organized closets and an office/sunroom retreat. Three additional generous bedrooms on the same floor with organized closets. Third Floor: Perfect private suite or guest suite with treetop bedroom and newer full bath. Lower Level: Huge recreation room with fireplace, workout room, office/6th bedroom, laundry/mud room with exterior access, full bath, cellar, and original vault. Additional Home Features: Original millwork, hardwood floors and built-ins throughout, custom lighting fixtures, 3 original wood burning fireplaces with newer chimney liners, grade 1 Ludowici green tile roof and newer copper gutters. Updated System Features: Whole house automatic back-up generator, radiant heat and zoned AC, reverse osmosis drinking water system, buried fiber optic cables, dual sumps and overhead sewers, 200 amp electrical service, lawn irrigation and concealed pool auto-cover. Conveniently located from downtown Chicago and both major airports. Close to the train, restaurants, shopping, and libraries.
  1. Listed by Michael Shenfeld • Jameson Sotheby's Intl Realty

Sold By Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Property Details for 647 Linden Avenue

Area
Oak Park
Township
Oak Park
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Num Of Cars
5.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
4

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 06/22/2022 12:43 PM

Property Details for 647 Linden Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #11378691
Days on Market75
Taxes$31,503 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,722 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 647 Linden Avenue

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.38 AC / 16,722 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,357 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,732

Property Taxes

$2,625

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 647 Linden Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 97
  • Elementary School: Horace Mann Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Percy Julian Middle School
  • High School District: 200
  • High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 97
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Tandem
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage, Space/s
  • Parking Details: Off Street, Driveway, Additional Parking, Storage
  • Parking On Site: true
  • Parking Ownership: Owned
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 10 Foot, Center Hall Plan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting, Special Millwork, Some Window Treatmnt, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Some Insulated Wndws, Some Storm Doors, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp
  • Num Of Rooms: 14
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Community Features: Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Attic: Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Double Sink,Soaking Tub
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning, Masonry
  • Basement Type: Full, Walkout
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air, Zoned, Electric
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Basement Description: Finished, Exterior Access, Rec/Family Area, Sleeping Area, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: Yes
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room,Living Room,Basement,Other
  • Room Type: Foyer, Heated Sun Room, Recreation Room, Office, Bedroom 5, Walk In Closet, Exercise Room, Bonus Room
  • Num of Baths: 5.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, All Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, Oven/Built-In, Range Hood, Water Purifier, Water Purifier Owned, Water Softener, Water Softener Owned, Front Controls on Range/Cooktop, Gas Oven
  • Other Equipment: TV-Cable, Security System, Fire Sprinklers, CO Detectors, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Generator
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Pool In-Ground, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2016
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Landscaped Professionally, Sidewalks, Streetlights
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 101 X 174
  • Other Structures: Pergola, Garage(s)
  • Zero Lot Line: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Brick
  • Roof Type: Tile
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Historical District
  • Living Area Source: Plans
  • Lot Size Source: Other
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 41
  • Rural: N
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full, Double Sink, Tub & Separate Shwr
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 10X13
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 18X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X13
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 18X13
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 14X11
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 27X18
Walk In Closet 1 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Walk In Closet
  • Deck Dimensions: 14X11
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 19X10
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 27X18
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 20X12
Heated Sun Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Heated Sun Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 20X10
Exercise Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Exercise Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 29X13
Bonus Room Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 19X12

Property History for 647 Linden Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 647 Linden Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$13,379Additions$117,650Total$131,029
Tax Record2022$50,315 ($4,193 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,525 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,525 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,724 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923CountyCOOKAPN16-06-414-009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 647 Linden Avenue

This home is within Oak Park - River Forest School District 200.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Percy Julian Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oak Park & River Forest High School
Public9 to 12

The Field School
PrivatePK to 6

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