845 S Humphrey Ave #1, Oak Park
Vintage Oak Park charm + the practical stuff you actually want.
If you love the character of Oak Park's vintage condos but would prefer not to give up things like in-unit laundry, parking or usable work-from-home space to get it, this high first-floor one-bedroom deserves a look.
Original art glass, built-ins and beautiful hardwood floors meet an updated kitchen, in-unit laundry, a flexible east-facing sunroom and one genuinely rare Oak Park bonus: tandem on-site parking for TWO cars.
A One-Bedroom That Lives Bigger
One of my favorite things about this condo is the layout. Instead of asking one room to do three different jobs, the floor plan gives you actual spaces for living, dining, sleeping and working.
The gracious living room is anchored by a decorative brick fireplace with original built-ins on either side. Above them, two art glass windows are a reminder that you're very much in a 1920 Oak Park building.
Just beyond the living room is an east-facing sunroom, surrounded by windows and nicely separated from the main living space. It's an especially good spot for a home office, reading room, studio or simply somewhere to drink coffee in the morning sun.
Underfoot: brand-new oak hardwood floors in the living room and sunroom, with the existing hardwood throughout the rest of the condo freshly refinished.
Yes, There's a Real Dining Room
Another increasingly rare feature: a separate dining room.
At approximately 12 by 13 feet, there's enough room here for an actual dining table without sacrificing your living room to fit it.
It's centrally located between the living spaces and kitchen, giving the condo the kind of room-to-room flow that makes vintage Oak Park floor plans so appealing.
Updated Kitchen + In-Unit Laundry
The galley kitchen has already been updated with white cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator.
And tucked just off the kitchen is something vintage-condo shoppers will appreciate immediately:
Your own washer and dryer.
No laundry basket trips to the basement. No checking whether someone else has claimed the machines. Just laundry where you live.
A Bathroom That Didn't Try Too Hard
There's something to be said for an update that still makes sense in an older home.
The bathroom keeps things simple and timeless with white subway tile surrounding the tub and classic penny tile flooring , paired with a pedestal sink and additional storage.
It feels appropriate to the architecture rather than like someone tried to make a 1920 condo look like a brand-new construction unit.
High First Floor = A Nice Middle Ground
This isn't a garden unit, and you aren't climbing to the top floor every time you come home with groceries.
The condo's high first-floor location offers easier everyday access while still sitting comfortably above street level.
It's one of those details that doesn't sound terribly exciting until you've spent a weekend touring vintage walk-ups.
And About Those TWO Parking Spaces...
Yes. Really. The condo includes owned tandem parking for two cars on site, an unusually useful perk in this part of Oak Park and especially notable at this price point. Additional basement storage is included too.
A Brand-New Boiler, Already Taken Care Of
The building is also getting a brand-new boiler, and the seller has already taken care of the small special assessment associated with the project.
Radiator heat is included in the monthly assessment, along with water, common insurance, exterior maintenance, lawn care, scavenger and snow removal.
For buyers evaluating an older condo building, recent investment in major building systems matters.
Living in the Oak Park Arts District
The location is part of the appeal here.
845 S Humphrey sits just north of Harrison Street and the Oak Park Arts District, a stretch of the village known for its independent businesses, galleries, restaurants, studios and neighborhood events.
It's a different flavor of Oak Park than Downtown Oak Park or the Hemingway District: smaller-scale, creative and decidedly neighborhood-y.
For commuters, the CTA Blue Line and I-290 are both easily accessible, making trips into Chicago or around the western suburbs straightforward.
And because you're in Oak Park, you're also within easy reach of the village's parks, architecture, restaurants, shops and everything else that makes this near-west suburb such an interesting place to call home.
845 S Humphrey Ave #1 at a Glance
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Vintage Character Without Quite So Many Compromises
This isn't a condo that's trying to erase its age. The vintage details are part of what makes it special.
What makes it unusual is how many of the practical things buyers often have to give up in an older Oak Park condo are already here: an updated kitchen, in-unit laundry, flexible work-from-home space, a high first-floor location and parking for two cars.
Vintage Oak Park living, with fewer of the usual compromises.Want to Tour 845 S Humphrey Ave #1?
If you're considering buying a condo in Oak Park, relocating to the near-west suburbs or just want to see whether this particular one feels as good in person as it looks in the photos, I'd be happy to show you around.
Schedule a Private ShowingLaurie Christofano, ABR, SFR | RE/MAX In The Village
Oak Park • River Forest • Chicago • Near-West Suburbs