511 S. Humphrey, Oak Park, Illinois
This property was purchased as a tax lien. The owner had failed to pay his taxes and lost the home to the city for non-payment of taxes. The buyer of the tax lien paid out the taxes and sold the property to us at a modest profit, but still far below the market value once renovated.
The home is approximately 100 years old and required a major renovation. The Village of Oak Park took our plan and treated it as if it was new construction from the perspective of the building code. This required additional work to be added to the plan. The process of securing the building permit was the most extensive we have ever experienced and consumed nearly 18 weeks.
The interior walls were completely removed and a new layout was introduced. The upstairs has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and an office/loft area with skylight. The lower level now has the master bedroom, new kitchen, ensuite bath, and living/dining area. The front porch has been converted into a 4 season sun-room.
The home is approximately 100 years old and required a major renovation. The Village of Oak Park took our plan and treated it as if it was new construction from the perspective of the building code. This required additional work to be added to the plan. The process of securing the building permit was the most extensive we have ever experienced and consumed nearly 18 weeks.
The interior walls were completely removed and a new layout was introduced. The upstairs has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and an office/loft area with skylight. The lower level now has the master bedroom, new kitchen, ensuite bath, and living/dining area. The front porch has been converted into a 4 season sun-room.
Staging Photos
June 2, 2012
May 29, 2012
May 23, 2012
May 11, 2012
April 17, 2012
March 8, 2012 (Building Permit finally received!)
December 12, 2011
Start of Project
