Home Description

Located only 8 miles from the downtown Chicago in the heart of Oak Park, this Mini-Victorian originally built in 1911 has been completely updated. Conscious of the environment, numerous enhancements were added so that its systems will run with high efficiency and low maintenance, significantly lowering the annual expenses and simplifying any future home upkeep.

As you enter the home, you will be impressed by the beautiful original oak Victorian staircase, the curved and bull’s eye molding, and the hardwood floors. The foyer is large enough for seating and includes a decorative fireplace. The large triple pane replacement windows offer fabulous natural light and allow for increased insulation and ease of use. The walls were painted with no-VOC paint for healthy interior air quality.

The beautiful new kitchen offers custom Lyptus cabinets, Bamboo flooring, Corian counters, stainless steel appliances and room for a breakfast table. Renewable woods were used for the flooring & cabinets. The refrigerator and house mechanicals were all replaced with Energy Star hi-efficiency models.

The home was completely insulated based on an energy audit. The home has central air conditioning but also offers a whole house fan and several ceiling fans for alternative cooling.

The bathrooms were beautifully updated and include water-saving toilets. The water supply plumbing was all replaced with copper – removing the lead pipes and increasing water pressure. The water & sewer lines to the street were replaced as well.

The 50x125 lot is large for the neighborhood and has been organic for 27yrs. The homeowners planted a peaceful, mature garden with winding grass pathways. They use rain barrels for watering these plantings.

The home is located near two public transportation EL lines and the Metra train as well as the 290 highway. The public and private schools are within walking distance.

Blending the character of an older home with many modern improvements, this home offers the best of both worlds. You can just move in and enjoy!

What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?

•Well insulated & sealed (all exterior walls, attic, basement) based on Professional Energy Audit
•Triple pane, energy efficient windows
•Well-sealed, ornamental exterior doors
•Energy Star 96% efficient gas furnace (continuous air circulation)
•"Smart" thermostat for advanced temperature control
•Whole house fan (reduces need for air conditioning)
•Four new ceiling fans (reduces need for air conditioning)
•Energy Star hot water heater (most efficient)
•Energy Star refrigerator (energy efficient)
•No chemicals used on lawn or garden
•HEPA filter, humidifier for comfort, allergy relief (controls indoor polution, alergens)
•No VOC paint throughout living space (does not emit potentially harmful gases)
•Bamboo floors, lyptus cabinets (both readily renewable resources) in kitchen
•Water-saving toilets
•Rain barrels

Neighborhood Description

The home is located in a very friendly neighborhood of Oak Park. It's only 7 blocks to Lake Street/Oak Park Avenue shopping and restaurants and 4 blocks from the south Oak Park shopping area.

Market Area

The house is located in Oak Park, Illinois, a community that was settled in the late 1800's. It borders the west side of Chicago's city limits and is only 8 miles from the Chicago loop. Oak Park's architecture is beautiful and unique. It is famous for some of its early residents including Frank Lloyd Wright & Ernest Hemingway.

School District

Oak Park District 97

Home Type or Land

Single Family - Two Story

Location of Home or Land

Urban

Elevation of Home

Sea Level