Vintage charmer located in the heart of Homewood on a tree lined street within minutes of Downtown Homewood and all that Homewood has to offer including - Metra, restaurants, shopping, parks and village festivities. Upon entering this home, you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting living room with original hardwood floor, wood-burning stone fireplace flanked by windows, and built-in bookshelves lining the front staircase. Off of the living room, there is large dining room with large bay window area letting in loads of light, knotty pine wainscoting, and a built-in hutch. The galley kitchen is one of a kind with custom knotty pine cabinets, original vintage metal cabinets, farm top sink and countertops with marble slab insets for the budding or experienced pastry chef. Newly updated vinyl flooring in kitchen and dining room. There are 3 bedrooms, plus an additional space upstairs, a main floor bathroom and one bathroom upstairs too. The primary bedroom conveniently located on the first floor is extra large and has a deep closet. The 2 BR's upstairs each have their own staircase access, and a tandem room between, that would be excellent as a nursery, office or extension of one of the bedrooms. The upstairs BR and tandem area have hardwood flooring underneath the carpet. Additionally, there is a large enclosed patio with loads of windows and light, leading to a covered patio and huge back yard with mature trees and a 2 1/2 car garage. All of this is situated on over 3/4's of an acre with plenty of space for entertaining. Metra and interestate access nearby. Home is selling As-Is, but is sure to please.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Karen Lyons
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 1425 Olive Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #12098807
Oct 30, 2024
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$203,000
$104/sq ft
Sep 18, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
—
Aug 30, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Aug 29, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Aug 20, 2024
Listing Removed
—
Aug 7, 2024
Contingent (Contingent - No Showings)
—
Jul 10, 2024
Listed (Active)
$259,900
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,175 (+573.1%)
$13,712 + $9,000
$22,712
2022
$1,066 (+10.1%)
$11,998 + $1,821
$13,819
2021
$968 (+10.9%)
$11,998 + $1,821
$13,819
2020
$873 (−12.7%)
$11,998 + $1,821
$13,819
2019
$1,000 (+3.1%)
$11,141 + $959
$12,100
2018
$970 (−15.7%)
$11,141 + $959
$12,100
2017
$1,151 (−45.0%)
$11,141 + $959
$12,100
2016
$2,092 (−3.9%)
$10,284 + $1,509
$11,793
2015
$2,176 (+4.1%)
$10,284 + $1,509
$11,793
2014
$2,091 (+6.4%)
$10,284 + $1,509
$11,793
2013
$1,965 (+7.6%)
$10,284 + $1,492
$11,776
2012
$1,827 (−2.9%)
$10,284 + $1,492
$11,776
2011
$1,881 (+26.7%)
$10,284 + $1,492
$11,776
2010
$1,485 (+0.5%)
$3,428 + $12,948
$16,376
2009
$1,477 (−4.6%)
$3,428 + $12,948
$16,376
2008
$1,548 (−11.5%)
$5,485 + $11,753
$17,238
2007
$1,750
$9,598 + $6,425
$16,023
Tax history for 1425 Olive Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$7,175 (+573.1%)
$13,712 + $9,000
$22,712
2022
$1,066 (+10.1%)
$11,998 + $1,821
$13,819
2021
$968 (+10.9%)
$11,998 + $1,821
$13,819
2020
$873 (−12.7%)
$11,998 + $1,821
$13,819
2019
$1,000 (+3.1%)
$11,141 + $959
$12,100
2018
$970 (−15.7%)
$11,141 + $959
$12,100
2017
$1,151 (−45.0%)
$11,141 + $959
$12,100
2016
$2,092 (−3.9%)
$10,284 + $1,509
$11,793
2015
$2,176 (+4.1%)
$10,284 + $1,509
$11,793
2014
$2,091 (+6.4%)
$10,284 + $1,509
$11,793
2013
$1,965 (+7.6%)
$10,284 + $1,492
$11,776
2012
$1,827 (−2.9%)
$10,284 + $1,492
$11,776
2011
$1,881 (+26.7%)
$10,284 + $1,492
$11,776
2010
$1,485 (+0.5%)
$3,428 + $12,948
$16,376
2009
$1,477 (−4.6%)
$3,428 + $12,948
$16,376
2008
$1,548 (−11.5%)
$5,485 + $11,753
$17,238
2007
$1,750
$9,598 + $6,425
$16,023
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.79 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,090
Year built
1916
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
29323101200000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
R-2
Single-Family Residence District
The purpose of the R-2 single-family residence district is to protect and maintain detached single-family residential development and limited other public and institutional uses compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhoods. The standards are intended to maintain the mid-density characteristic of the current development pattern.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Parking (Total): 2
Parking: Garage
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)