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Address
415 N Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL
Price
$ 1,125,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#12051554
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyCOOK
- CityOak Park
- AreaOak Park
- Zip60302
- StyleAmerican 4-Sq.
- Year Built1904
- Taxes$ 12193
- Price$ 1,125,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage3600
Data Source:
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)
Property Description
Stately prairie four square centrally located in coveted Frank Lloyd Wright Historic district. Built by noted Danish Oak Park builder, August Christenson, for prominent Chicago businessman, CJ Johnson, it's been in the same family for generations, impeccably maintained and sensibly upgraded from the horse and buggy era to the space age. It's near everything making OP desirable - farmer's market, Ridgeland Commons Athletic center, schools, libraries, shopping, dining, entertainment, public transportation, and yet is a quiet, peaceful retreat. Oak Park's proximity to all the city has to offer and O'Hare is an added plus. The hallmarks of a Scandinavian aesthetic and American arts & crafts, which this home exemplifies, are natural materials, lack of ostentation and contrivance and, most importantly, nature- it's beauty and tranquility are always an integral part of a residence. This home's prominent characteristic is a craftsman interior of -grained old wood, built- ins, cozy fireplace, stained glass, wainscoting. These make you feel sheltered, secure, comfy inside. Large windows, porches, abundant greenery lure you outside to commune with nature in your lovely, private garden. It's country living in a refined urban setting. You enter through an elegant, dramatic 30 X10 porch partially screened by white pines. A deck in the secluded rear garden has a Viking cooktop/rotisserie/grill and handmade picnic table. It overlooks an expansive, lush, fenced garden with specimen trees. There are 2 rear patios, one with a firepit. A bright airy country kitchen with a large pantry between it and the formal dining room is for simple, everyday life with everything in easy reach. All four 2nd floor bedrooms are light and airy, punctuated with green views. One has a balcony. There's a mid-century modern bath. The 3r floor bedroom, occupying the entire floor, is a quiet sanctuary with antique wainscoting, full bath. The modern basement with heated floors was architecturally designed as an adaptable space. It can be your family room, gym, children's space, for guests & in-laws, it's fitted for quick installation of an additional light kitchen, if you desire. It has a private entrance, Bose sound system, spa bath with steam shower, Bain Ultra aromatherapy/chromotherapy/thalassotherapy tub, laundry room. There's a 2-car garage w adjacent exterior space for additional cars. The home's many updates include total rewiring, sprinkler system, landscape lighting with 250 volts in the garage to support an ev charger, rare 3 zone pump driven radiant heat, 2 Bradford White water heaters, sump pump, backflow preventer, new sewer line, replacement windows tilting in for cleaning, and more. Space Pac AC includes the attic. The village has just installed a new green alley.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Elementary School | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 5/9/2024 | Listed $1,125,000 |
General Features
| Interior Features | Skylight(s),Sauna/Steam Room,Hardwood Floors,Heated Floors,In-Law Arrangement,Separate Dining Room |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Natural Gas,Steam,Radiator(s),Zoned |
| Cooling | Central Air,Space Pac,Electric |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Appliances | Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Disposal,Gas Cooktop,Gas Oven,Range Hood |
| Exterior Features | Balcony,Deck,Patio,Porch,Brick Paver Patio,Storms/Screens,Outdoor Grill,Fire Pit |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Association Fee Includes | None |
| Architectural Style | American 4-Sq. |
| Year Built | 1904 |
| Electric | Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service |
| Township | Oak Park |
| Tax Year | 2021 |
| Percent Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Community Features | Park,Pool,Tennis Court(s),Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved,Other |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Not Applicable |
| County | Cook |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Other Structures | Other |
| Total Rooms | 9 |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | Between Superior & Chicago Avenue,Ridgeland & Oak Park Avenues |
| High School | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch |
| City | Oak Park |
| High School District | 200 |
| MLS Area | Oak Park |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Street Name | Elmwood |
| Elementary School | Whittier Elementary School |
| Tax Annual Amount | 12193 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School |
| Virtual Tour | https://movetube.ai/vtour/non-branded/18434 |
| Days on Market | 27 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | 97 |
| Elementary School District | 97 |
| Property Type | Detached Single |
Interior Features
| Basement | Full |
|---|---|
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas Log |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Street Suffix | Avenue |
| Laundry Features | Gas Dryer Hookup,Laundry Closet,Sink |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Room Type | Bedroom 5 |
| LivingAreaSource | Landlord/Tenant/Seller |
| Total Baths | 3 |
| Bedrooms Possible | 5 |
| Basement | Finished,Exterior Access,Egress Window,Storage Space |
| Bathrooom | Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub |
Exterior Features
| Parking Features | Side Apron |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Fenced Yard,Landscaped,Mature Trees,Garden,Outdoor Lighting,Wood Fence |
| Water Source | Lake Michigan |
| Total Parking | 3 |
| Foundation Details | Stone |
| Lot Dimensions | 8600 |
| Other Equipment | Humidifier,TV-Cable,Security System,CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s),Sump Pump,Sprinkler-Lawn,Multiple Water Heaters |
| Garage Onsite | Yes |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Ownership | Owned |
| Exterior | Frame,Wood Siding |
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
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