Oak Park Real Estate, Chicago

Explore the Oak Park real estate market by reading our community guide and viewing listings of Oak Park homes for sale below.

If you've always wanted to live in a village full of green spaces and mature trees, then Oak Park real estate is absolutely for you. This lovely residential community is also full of history, and many homes were built as far back as the late 19th century. Single-family homes and condos are most common, but it's possible to find townhomes as well. Families and those looking for life outside the busy city will find themselves in love with Oak Park.

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Historical preservation is imperative to Oak Park, and everywhere you go, you will find historical sites and museums. Oak Park homes for sale reflect that as well, as many properties have retained their traditional architecture and large lots. Prices for these amazing homes begin at around $100,000 and go up to more than 2 million dollars.

Living spaces in this lovely village tend to be on the larger side, with some of them being 6,000 square feet or more. The opportunity to purchase historical homes that were built in the 1800s is both unique and exciting; while many renovations have been done throughout much of the village, homes tend to appear as they did one hundred years ago or more.

The Oak Park and River Forest High School is in the most central park of Oak Park and is ideal for families who have high school aged children. The school boasts outstanding teachers and is about 5 minutes away from Willian Beye Elementary, Ridgeland Common Park, and Scoville Park.

Transit options in the Oak Park area are convenient and accessible, and you can easily hop on a bus and head to Concordia University Chicago, River Forest Town Center, West Suburban Hospital Medical Center, and many other places.

Amenities in and around Oak Park

Oak Park has many advantages, one of the main ones being that it's very close to essential amenities such as shopping and dining. It's also remarkably quiet given its size, and residents can often enjoy peaceful moments on their decks and patios just listening to birds and wildlife.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum is one of many museums throughout Oak Park. Playgrounds, educational activities, and clean areas to play and eat are offered, along with field trips, special children’s events, and parties. In addition to this museum, there are many incredible parks for families to visit, which include, but are not limited to:

  • Taylor Park
  • Lindberg Park
  • Anderson Park
  • Field Park
  • Carroll Park

There are an untold number of historical sites and landmarks in Oak Park, and all of them boast their own unique educational experiences. Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio is one of the most popular, and it offers a spectacular tour of the house and surrounding grounds. For those who love both historical places and books, check out the Oak Park Public Library, which has four floors of books and many fascinating artifacts.

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