523 E Elmwood Avenue
West Chicago, IL 60185

Status: Sold
Single Family
2 beds
1 baths
1,680 sq.ft
Listing Price: $348,000
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About this home

An American Foursquare in the heart of the historical district of West Chicago. This well loved 3 story home contains it's original woodwork, staircase, hardwood floors with wonderful built-ins such as book cases with leaded glass doors, mirrored dining room server buffet with butlers pantry. The 2 wood burning fireplaces are sure to add warmth to your holiday season. The third floor staircase leads to a vaulted attic with skylights and large dormer windows making this a grand opportunity for an additional bedroom. Currently this is listed as a 2 bedroom home as the original 3rd bedroom was used to expand the second floor bathroom. The staircase leading to the third floor vaulted attic is your third bedroom opportunity. All new replacement windows throughout matching original architecture, new roof and gutters 2011, exterior repainted 2020, new furnace and AC in 2015. Generous side yard/garden is ready for summer volleyball. Two car detached garage with plenty of extra parking.

Property details

Property / Lot Details
Acreage 0.32
Lot Dimensions 107X130
Lot Description Corner Lot, Fenced Yard, Mature Trees, Sidewalks, Streetlights
Lot Size Source County Records
Lot Size .25-.49 Acre
Model FOUR SQUARE
Ownership Fee Simple
Style of House American 4-Sq.
Type Detached 3 Stories
Property Type Detached Single
Interior Features
Additional Rooms Attic, Den, Foyer, Enclosed Porch, Other Room
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Gas Oven
Square Feet 1,680
Square Feet Source Assessor
Attic Dormer, Full, Interior Stair, Unfinished
Basement Description Unfinished
Bath Amenities Whirlpool, Separate Shower, Double Sink
Basement Bathrooms No
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 2
Bedrooms Possible 2
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Living Room, Bedroom
Fireplace Count 2
Fireplace Details Wood Burning, Includes Accessories, Masonry
Baths FULL Count 1
Baths Count 2
Baths Half Count 1
Interior Property Features Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Some Window Treatment, Separate Dining Room, Some Storm Doors, Some Wall-To-Wall Cp, Plaster, Replacement Windows
LaundryFeatures Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute
Total Rooms 7
Window Features Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows, Screens, Skylight(s)
Rooms
room 1
Type Attic
Level Third
Dimensions 18X21
Flooring Other
Window Treatments Insulated Windows, Skylight(s)
room 2
Type Den
Level Main
Dimensions 7X17
Flooring Carpet
Window Treatments None
room 3
Type Foyer
Level Main
Dimensions 5X7
Flooring Ceramic Tile
Window Treatments Curtains/Drapes
room 4
Type Enclosed Porch
Level Main
Dimensions 8X12
Flooring Other
room 5
Type Other Room
Level Second
Dimensions 9X12
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments Blinds
room 6
Level N/A
room 7
Level N/A
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 11X14
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments Blinds
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level N/A
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level N/A
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 10X14
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments None
room 15
Type Family Room
Level N/A
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 11X14
Flooring Porcelain Tile
Window Treatments Blinds
Type Eating Area-Breakfast Bar, Eating Area-Table Space, Island, Pantry-Closet
room 17
Type Laundry
Level N/A
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 14X26
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments None
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 10X21
Flooring Hardwood
Window Treatments Blinds
Bath None
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 91-100 Years
Approx Year Built 1929
Parking Total 2
Door Features Storm Door(s), Panel Door(s), 6 Panel Door(s)
Driveway Asphalt
Exposure South
Exterior Building Type Stucco
Exterior Property Features Storms/Screens
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Details None/NA
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
Roof Type Asphalt
MRD Virtual Tour None
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air
CommunityFeatures Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major West Chicago
Corporate Limits West Chicago
Directions North of Geneva and Washington St. on Route 59 to Elmwood Ave, West to home.
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Equipment Water Heater-Gas
Elementary School Turner Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 33
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Forced Air
High Sch Community High School
High Sch Dist 94
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Jr High/Middle School Leman Middle School
Jr High/Middle Dist 33
Subdivision Columbia Park
Township Winfield

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 0403303019
Special Assessments N
Taxes $7,384
Tax Exemptions Senior
Tax Year 2022
$348,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12001566
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 57 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 3 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 03/14/2024
Year Built 1929
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