Address
926 Sterling Avenue, Flossmoor, IL
Price
$ 649,900
Property Attributes
  • MLS#11735688
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyCOOK
  • CityFlossmoor
  • AreaFlossmoor
  • Zip60422
  • StyleAmerican 4-Sq.
  • Year Built1903
  • Taxes$ 12247
  • Price$ 649,900
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Sqr Footage3750
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description

This home is the best it's ever been - The owners have brought back the woodwork to its original glory, updating the systems, and building a large kitchen and family room to the rear of the home with a huge walk out deck the cover the entire rear of home. Close to the charming downtown shopping area of Flossmoor. This one of kind beautiful three-story American Four Square is located on a double lot with brick path and onto the enclosed porch, The original doors and knobs that lead you into and through the vestibule give you the first taste of the craftsmanship of years gone by that lies beyond. From the foyer you are open to the original parlor, used now as a music room. The formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, now being used as a study. Next is the large formal dining room, with built-ins and French doors, separated from the study by 8 foot and pocket doors. The rear of the home is the newest part of the addition thoughtfully laid out. The kitchen, breakfast and family room grouping offers slate floors and newer windows allowing in lots of natural light. The plus is all baths feature radiant heated floors, while other rooms feature antique filigreed radiators. The house has central air conditioning, with separate units for each of the three floors. A large deck has then newest composite decking wraps around the back and south side of the house. The staircase leading to the 2nd and 3rd floors is impressive. On the first floor, there are original, quarter sawn oak floors, while the second floor features cherry wood flooring. The master suite, with a walk-in closet and a very large bath with a huge shower and whirlpool soaking tub served by a dedicated hot water heater.. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. The laundry was added for convenience to this floor. The third floor is likely the household staff quarters with a bedroom and private bath plus the owner added a recreation room with pool table and seating areas. A pull-down stair gives access to the large, stand-up attic, providing more storage. The house is prewired for ethernet, video, and in-wall speakers. The exterior features much new hardscape, with a side entrance to the mudroom. The large 2 car detached garage The roof on this home was replaced just weeks ago, and the entire exterior, including the original redwood siding, ornamentation, and window casements were recently restored and painted in period colours, Home is less 1/4 quarter of a mile from the Metra station with restaurant and local pub. THIS HOME IS PART OF FLOSSMOOR HISTORY! Four families have owned this 1903 home. Tons of character and charm this is must see!!

Elementary School Middle School High School
Western Avenue Elementary School Parker Junior High School Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Price History
3/11/2023 Listed $649,900
6/10/2023 100% - $0

General Features

Sewer Public Sewer
Heating Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Possession Closing
Appliances Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Freezer,Washer,Dryer
Garage Spaces 2
Association Fee Includes None
Architectural Style American 4-Sq.
Year Built 1903
Township Rich
Tax Year 2021
Percent Ownership Fee Simple
Assoc Fee Paid Per Not Applicable
County Cook
New Construction No
Property Type Residential
Total Rooms 10
Status Active
Directions Flossmoor Road to Sterling,past trainstation
High School Homewood-Flossmoor High School
City Flossmoor
High School District 233
MLS Area Flossmoor
Waterfront Y/N No
Street Name Sterling
Elementary School Western Avenue Elementary School
Tax Annual Amount 12247
Middle/Junior High School Parker Junior High School
Additional Parcels Y/N Yes
Days on Market 356
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District 161
Elementary School District 161
Property Type Detached Single

Interior Features

Basement Full
Total Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Features Wood Burning
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Street Suffix Avenue
Total Bedrooms 4
Room Type Study,Recreation Room,Foyer,Mud Room,Enclosed Porch
LivingAreaSource Estimated
Total Baths 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Basement Unfinished

Exterior Features

Water Source Lake Michigan
Total Parking 2
Lot Dimensions 17551
Garage Onsite Yes
Garage Type Detached
Garage Ownership Owned
Exterior Cedar

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 60422

Price
AVG $420K
$650K
Taxes
AVG $11,218
$12,247
Visits
AVG 329
2159
Data Provided by Inside Real Estate®
Year Built
AVG 1960
1903
Walkscore
AVG 57
57
Data Provided by Walkscore® not using MLS data

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