Real Estate Agent Cathy Yanda Visit my Website View Listings
Oak Park
1037 Chicago Avenue
Oak Park, IL, 60302

I'm a Marine Corps veteran and REALTOR® with Baird & Warner, specializing in two things: helping 50+ homeowners navigate the decision to downsize from a long-held home, and guiding veterans and military families through the home buying and selling process.

Most of my clients have been in the same house for 20 or 30 years. The move they're considering isn't just a real estate transaction — it's a major life transition. I bring the same discipline, preparation, and attention to detail that the Marine Corps demanded to every step of that process. My clients don't feel rushed, pressured, or like a number.

My business is called Mission Ready Real Estate — because the best moves happen when you're prepared. I work primarily in Oak Park, River Forest, Galewood, and the broader West suburban Chicago market, though I help clients throughout the greater Chicago area.

When I'm not working with clients, you'll find me involved with local veteran organizations, writing, or enjoying everything Oak Park has to offer.

If you're a 50+ homeowner thinking about your next move, or a veteran who wants an agent who speaks your language — I'd love to talk.

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Testimonials

Shirley Crowder

Great to do business with. Very professional yet personal. Awesome realtor.

Shiao Anne Gaa VA and SMM

I can't recommend Cathy enough, both as a remarkable real estate agent and an incredible person. Her expertise knows no bounds, and her dedication to her clients is truly admirable. Not only is she knowledgeable, but she's also deeply compassionate and involved in charitable organizations, particularly those supporting veterans. I had the privilege of being Cathy's previous Virtual Assis...

Ebony Avila

Cathy was an absolute joy to work with. She was very patient with us and always available to answer any questions we had. We came to Cathy with a dream and she helped make it a reality. She has an amazing team of competent loan officers (highly recommend Chris Weis!), home inspectors and real estate attorneys among other professionals. No matter what you need, she “knows a guy” to ta...

Susy Rodriguez

Cathy was absolutely amazing she helped us every step of the way in buying our new home that fits our large family and was on point about every detail! We love cathy sooo much we asked her to be our realtor to sell our old home!

Mamie Harris

Great person to work with she did all she could to work in my best interest

Roldan Padilla

Cathy is the best! She helped me close within 2 months of home searching. Cathy is very knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate and was readily available throughout the entire home buying process. She frequently checked in to let us know how everything was going. I recommend contacting her if you are thinking about buying or selling. Very professional and quickly set up appointments ...

Samantha Ortiz

Cathy helped my husband and I find the perfect home during a time when it was not easy for buyers to find a home. Cathy never hesitated to make herself available and worked with our work schedules. It took us about 6 months to finally get the home of our dreams and we honestly could not have done it without Cathy's help. If you're looking for a real estate agent who is caring, patient an...

Zeus Szwoch

Cathy was highly professional and resourceful, also highly punctual , never had to wait , always had us beat! Thanks cathy

Eagle Home-Health

She made a taxing experience pleasant. Cathy was and still is available for any questions, she was always available and responsive to my questions and concerns. She is very resourceful and has great insight on the market. I have recommended Cathy to other people and will be using her again when I get ready to make my next purchase. She always has a smile

Eagle Home-Health

She made a taxing experience pleasant. Cathy was and still is available for any questions, she was always available and responsive to my questions and concerns. She is very resourceful and has great insight on the market. I have recommended Cathy to other people and will be using her again when I get ready to make my next purchase. She always has a smile

Eagle Home-Health

She made a taxing experience pleasant. Cathy was and still is available for any questions, she was always available and responsive to my questions and concerns. She is very resourceful and has great insight on the market. I have recommended Cathy to other people and will be using her again when I get ready to make my next purchase. She always has a smile

Eagle Home-Health

She made a taxing experience pleasant. Cathy was and still is available for any questions, she was always available and responsive to my questions and concerns. She is very resourceful and has great insight on the market. I have recommended Cathy to other people and will be using her again when I get ready to make my next purchase. She always has a smile

Eagle Home-Health

She made a taxing experience pleasant. Cathy was and still is available for any questions, she was always available and responsive to my questions and concerns. She is very resourceful and has great insight on the market. I have recommended Cathy to other people and will be using her again when I get ready to make my next purchase. She always has a smile

Eagle Home-Health

She made a taxing experience pleasant. Cathy was and still is available for any questions, she was always available and responsive to my questions and concerns. She is very resourceful and has great insight on the market. I have recommended Cathy to other people and will be using her again when I get ready to make my next purchase. She always has a smile

Eagle Home-Health

She made a taxing experience pleasant. Cathy was and still is available for any questions, she was always available and responsive to my questions and concerns. She is very resourceful and has great insight on the market. I have recommended Cathy to other people and will be using her again when I get ready to make my next purchase. She always has a smile

Eagle Home-Health

She made a taxing experience pleasant. Cathy was and still is available for any questions, she was always available and responsive to my questions and concerns. She is very resourceful and has great insight on the market. I have recommended Cathy to other people and will be using her again when I get ready to make my next purchase. She always has a smile

Eagle Home-Health

She made a taxing experience pleasant. Cathy was and still is available for any questions, she was always available and responsive to my questions and concerns. She is very resourceful and has great insight on the market. I have recommended Cathy to other people and will be using her again when I get ready to make my next purchase. She always has a smile

Michelle Kozelka

Cathy is absolutely wonderful to work with. She was able to match what we were looking for and in the area we were as well. When we are ready to purchase again we will absolutely be using Cathy again!

Violet Vellega

I can’t say enough good things about Cathy! She is the best! She helped sell my mom’s house in 4 days, amazing! It was such a smooth process and she is always there for you to help you with everything. I know she has other clients but it feels like we are her only client. In fact she will be helping us again by selling our house and helping us also look for our forever home. If you n...

H Stoller

Cathy is the kindest and most patient person to work with! It was my first time buying a home and she walked me through every step of the way. She was recommended by my family and it was a pleasure working with her :)

Adrian Gutierrez

First time selling our house. Cathy was amazing. Held our hands through the whole process since we were nervous. Recommend her to everyone.

Alison Abraham

Cathy helped us find our first home. Her guiding presence through this process was something my husband and I were so grateful for. This being our first time buying a home, she really walked us step by step from start to finish. She was always willing to explain things to us until we fully understood. Our process of looking took almost a year. We committed to a house and then decided to ...

Chante Dawston

Working with Cathy was great! She was very attentive and responsive to my needs as a first time home buyer. She goes above and beyond to get you in the home you want!

hoobop hoobop

Cathy Yanda is a true professional and we wholeheartedly recommend her. We found ourselves in an awkward situation; we were living out of state and dealing with what could have been a difficult home sale. Cathy went above and beyond in helping us organize the clean up of the property on short notice going so far as to help us find movers and even showing up with coffee, donuts, and plast...

Liliya Bubiy

I bought my first home with Cathy and the whole experience felt like house searching with a friend who had a lot of knowledge about real estate. She is very patient and answered all of my questions - at all times of day. She’s trustworthy and I felt that she had my best interests at heart when working with me and my family. I know that when the time comes for me to look for another hom...

SHIKHAR PANDEY

Cathy was really great throughout the process. She was responsive and always made time to meet our schedule. She always responded to all our questions, and always had a solution. I highly recommend working with her for your next home!

Mike Burge

Cathy helped us sell our home this winter. She is an excellent communicator and guided us every step of the way, from the initial listing to the closing date. Additionally she has immense local knowledge of certain inspections or forms that must be filled out for your area. If any questions came up she or someone from her team would answer them within minutes! She has plenty of reference...

Symatha Williams

First let me say thank you Cathy. Not only did Cathy help find my husband and I find our home she also taught us along the way in how to search for our home. She answer all questions that were in her ability to answer and if she wasn't for certain she directed us in the right direction. Cathy you are awesome and we can't wait to have you over to celebrate our big accomplishment.

Diane Clay

Cathy is one of a kind! Always willing to go over and beyond for her clients to ensure they are pleased with their final decisions. Very detailed, great listener, full of awesome and innovative ideas.

Lisa Bullert

Cathy is patient, knowledgeable, friendly and professional!! She is willing to go there distance for sure! Highly recommend.

Suresh Sunderdas

Cathy Yanda is a really good real estate agent who does everything correctly for people who are looking for homes to buy. She spends a lot of time and effort with Baird & Warner and helps those who purchase property.

Lisa Strecker

Cathy is a breath of fresh air. Patient, kind, super helpful, efficient and friendly. I highly recommend her for your housing needs!

Jennifer Atkinson

Cathy was very professional and went above and beyond to help me find the perfect home. She listened to what I had to say about each property, the good AND the ugly. She then used the feedback to filter out homes that just were not what I was looking for. 13/10!!

Eron McCormick

Cathy is not only a Marine but an outstanding Agent. She goes above and beyond for her clients. I have been working with Cathy for over 2 years now and you can tell she cares about every client. She will always do whatever she can to help, is always reachable by phone, email, text, and is willing to meet with people around their schedule. Cathy also provides a portion of her commission b...

Jason Nunez

I had such a wonderful experience as a new time home buyer with Cathy. She is very knowledgeable, efficient and extremely professional while still having fun! I recommend Cathy to any homebuyer!

eleni dussias

Months after purchasing our first home we continue to rave about Cathy and how wonderful she is. Coming from a customer service field myself, she went above and beyond in every aspect. She took her time in answering questions, gained a full understanding of what best fit our family, and got us the best deal on our home. She is a great resource and somebody I can reach out to anytime and ...

Donna May

Cathy was very professional and helped me negotiate every aspect of the sale even months after purchasing she continues to provide market value of my home. Her help with finding my home was Fantasic

Dwayne J. Lopez

Just drop dead awesome realtor!!

Kamisha Presswood

Cathy is the best hands down , she loves her job and that is what make her different! I knew I was in good hands , thanks Cathy !

Cecilia Hezekiah-Onwukwe

Cathy was so instrumental in us purchasing a condo. She was the glue and our voices when we weren’t present. She genuinely cares about making the process as seamless as possible. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase!

Deirdre Hezekiah-Onwukwe

Cathy and her team were AWESOME, she made a very taxing ordeal easier. She was always ready to help, explain and be there throughout the entire process. Great job and will recommend and use her on my next real estate purchase.

Donna May

Cathy was knowledgeable about the real estate market and went above and beyond to make sure Had an excellent experience

Michael Clark

We were very pleased with Cathy and her team from start to finish. She had a great amount of knowledge about the local area which sped up the listing time, and contract process. She always communicated any important information well in advance so that we could address any issues ahead of time. Last she was incredibly responsive to any questions we had throughout the process. Our home sel...

Barbara Sinclair

Cathy was knowledgeable, diligent and attentive to details. She was always available, respectful of my time and my needs. She had my best interest at heart and successfully marketed my home from listing to sale.

Kyle Duffy For

Always quick to respond to any requests Cathy made the home buying process easy with her knowledge and experience Pleasure working with

Dana Lockett

Cathy has the patience of Job. When I was ready to jump off the cliff she would say "no worries let's figure this out" If she was as high strung as me I would have never purchased my forever home. Thanks Cathy your the best!!!!!!!!!

Adrian Gutierrez

Cathy helped us in every way she could. She went above and beyond. It was our first time selling but Cathy held our hand during the process and helped us relax during the process.

Kamisha Presswood

Cathy is the best, she was very patient and attentive. She made herself available whenever I needed her, she is truly the the best at what she’s does. Thank you so much Cathy.

Virginia Ann Wilson

I recently worked with Cathy to find my forever dream condo. She was very professional and knowledgeable and always available to promptly assist me in this red hot market. Although I wasn't able to locate that perfect condo this time I'm confident that once this market cools down she and I will be able to find the right one for me. I look forward to working with her again real soon!!!...

Matthew Rivera

Cathy and her team were phenomenal! They kept me apprised every step of the way, were thorough, and negotiated the deal perfectly. The deal was set, painlessly, and closing was rapid while also in line with the projected schedule. After closing, Cathy concluded her services with a thoughtful gift, and I would highly recommend her to anyone making a real estate decision.

Fulton Building Management Llc

Cathy Yanda worked hard to negotiate a tough sell. She stuck with it and we finally made a deal. I will definetely work with her again in the future

Yesenia Segarra

Wonderful agent, I’m was so grateful for the care she took with me and my family. There wasn’t any problem she wouldn’t step in and help with, when asked. I’ve referred friends and family and will happily do business with Cathy Yanda again.

Scott Dirks

Highly recommend!

Ashwak Albis

Cathy was amazing! She helped with every step and made things so simple & easy. We now have our dream home, thanks to Cathy.

Adrian Paladin

Was a pleasure to work with Cathy at B&W, overall an amazing experience and very happy!

Liliya Bubiy

My realtor, Cathy, was an absolute pleasure to work with. As a first time home buyer, I was looking for a realtor that I could trust to guide me through the process and that’s exactly what I found in Cathy. She was honest and I felt that she focused on what was best for me. Very responsive to all my requests and questions. Greatly appreciate all her help and I hope to work with her i...

Eleni Alvarez

From the beginning Cathy was warm and professional. She was patient throughout every process and became a very trusted resource. With her help we felt confident in making decisions. I will recommend Cathy to every person I know whether they're selling or buying.

Michelle Kozelka

We worked with Cathy and were so pleased with our experience! We would recommend her to someone looking for their first home.

My Listings

$599,000
  • 3,464 sqft
  • 0.20 Acreage
316 N Austin Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$599,000
316 N Austin Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$180,000
  • 2,000 sqft
3515 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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$275,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,258 sqft
9355 Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176
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$440,000
New - 17 Hours Ago
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  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,890 sqft
, Maywood, IL 60153
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$16.80
  • 1,000 sqft
2521 W North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647
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$11.36
  • 1,900 sqft
2918 W 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629
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$500,000
  • 4,943 sqft
  • 0.23 Acreage
4659 W Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60644
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$370,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
184 N Leamington Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644
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$405,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
222 Le Moyne Parkway, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$750,000
  • 5,016 sqft
  • 0.22 Acreage
7330 39th Street, Lyons, IL 60534
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$20.00
  • 1,600 sqft
7700 Industrial Drive, Forest Park, IL 60130
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$50,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
431 4th Street, Northfield, IL 60093
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$720,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 2,883 sqft
704 S Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
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$359,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,646 sqft
2732 Mcclennan Court, Naperville, IL 60563
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$2,950.00
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
3701 W North Shore Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
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$525,000
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
3923 W Polk Street, Chicago, IL 60624
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$399,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,624 sqft
805 N Cuyler Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$975,000
Coming Soon
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 3,000 sqft
, Oak Park, IL 60302
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$379,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,600 sqft
2326 Elmwood Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
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$499,900
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 2,265 sqft
  • 0.17 Acreage
917 Shambliss Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
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$800,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2 Partial Baths
  • 2,500 sqft
  • 0.16 Acreage
435 Marengo Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130
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$620,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,800 sqft
1042 S Kenilworth Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
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  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,261 sqft
  • 0.12 Acreage
, Norridge, IL 60706
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My Past Sales

581 Charing Cross Road , Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
$355,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,242 sqft
  • 0.18 Acreage
581 Charing Cross Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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1211 Homestead Road , Unit G, La Grange Park, IL 60526
$1,499
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 750 sqft
1211 Homestead Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
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38 Washington Boulevard , Unit 1, Oak Park, IL 60302
$305,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,600 sqft
38 Washington Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
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2916 W Warren Boulevard , Unit 1, Chicago, IL 60612
$1,950
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,250 sqft
2916 W Warren Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60612
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1211 Homestead Road , La Grange Park, IL 60526
$1,190,000
Sold
1211 Homestead Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
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22 S Austin Boulevard , Oak Park, IL 60302
$315,000
Sold
  • 4 Beds
22 S Austin Boulevard, Oak Park, IL 60302
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7708 Harvard Street , Forest Park, IL 60130
$350,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,496 sqft
7708 Harvard Street, Forest Park, IL 60130
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1116 Thomas Avenue , Unit G, Forest Park, IL 60130
$1,395
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 700 sqft
1116 Thomas Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130
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148 N AUSTIN Avenue, Unit 3N, Oak Park, IL 60302
$1,995
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
148 N Austin Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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7830 W North Avenue , Unit 415, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
$137,000
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 700 sqft
7830 W North Avenue, Elmwood Park, IL 60707
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7503 W 64th Street , Summit, IL 60501
$375,000
Sold
  • 8 Beds
7503 W 64th Street, Summit, IL 60501
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3751 N Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
$690,000
Sold
  • 5 Beds
  • 0.08 Acreage
3751 N Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
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215 Marengo Avenue , Unit 2G, Forest Park, IL 60130
$166,000
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 950 sqft
215 Marengo Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130
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134 S Lombard Avenue , Unit 2, Oak Park, IL 60302
$2,100
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1,100 sqft
134 S Lombard Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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1823 N Newland Avenue , Chicago, IL 60707
$445,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,557 sqft
1823 N Newland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60707
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1046 S Scoville Avenue , Oak Park, IL 60304
$590,000
Sold
  • 5 Beds
1046 S Scoville Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304
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945 Elgin Avenue , Forest Park, IL 60130
$475,000
Sold
  • 5 Beds
945 Elgin Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130
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1616 LINDEN PARK Lane , Unit 1616, Aurora, IL 60504
$225,000
Sold
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Baths
  • 1,160 sqft
1616 Linden Park Lane, Aurora, IL 60504
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4904 W Fulton Street , Chicago, IL 60644
$525,000
Sold
  • 5 Beds
  • 0.10 Acreage
4904 W Fulton Street, Chicago, IL 60644
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7118 16th Street , Unit 2, Berwyn, IL 60402
$2,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 950 sqft
7118 16th Street, Berwyn, IL 60402
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520 N Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
$1,326,000
Sold
  • 6 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 4,278 sqft
  • 0.49 Acreage
520 N Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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221 N Oak Park Avenue , Unit 3E, Oak Park, IL 60302
$1,640
Sold
  • 1 Beds
  • 1 Full Baths
  • 700 sqft
221 N Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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344 S Maple Avenue , Unit 2B, Oak Park, IL 60302
$325,000
Sold
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,400 sqft
344 S Maple Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302
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3101 S 53rd Court , Cicero, IL 60804
$400,100
Sold
  • 6 Beds
3101 S 53rd Court, Cicero, IL 60804
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