601 Fair Oaks Avenue

Oak Park, Illinois 60302

Truly a once in a generation find...check it out this weekend!! 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 and recreational facilities. The park-like 95x172 northwest corner means sun light pours into the gracious home! And the 600 block of Fair Oaks is one of Oak Park's most beautiful blocks filled with mature trees and more fine historic homes. 601 Fair Oaks features outstanding design, craftsmanship and very solid concrete & steel construction. This lovely home is in move-in condition and provides opportunities for your updates/improvements. It's been very well maintained for 50 years of ownership. Significant interior square footage that features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half baths, basement level bath w/shower. The first floor features sun filled, south facing 28x18 living room and 18x14 dining room. Both rooms have 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 family room/sunroom in the front of the home has seven casement windows. Through the dining room and butler's pantry is the striking 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 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 functioning 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 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. Recent updates are 200amp circuit breaker electric (2018), ejector/sump pump (2022), west chimney rebuilt 2023 and tuckpointing (2014). The 2023 property tax bill includes homeowner & senior exemptions and a senior AV freeze.