811 Bonnie Brae Place
River Forest, IL 60305

Status: Sold
Single Family
4 beds
4 baths
3,309 sq.ft
Listing Price: $989,000

About this home

This gorgeous Buurma built home offers a unique opportunity to make your new home an historic River Forest classic. With stately proportions and stunning curb appeal this home welcomes you inside where you will find three levels of gracious living spaces that combine classic elegance and modern comfort. It has been Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years. Enter the formal foyer flanked by the gracious living room and dining room. The large living room is flooded with natural light & features a gas fireplace and the dining room can easily accommodate your largest family gatherings. The sleek modern kitchen with generous work space and stainless steel appliances is a cook's dream. Enjoy your morning coffee in the bright and sunny breakfast room or take it outside to the screened in porch. A half bath and flex space ( now used as a work out room) round out the 1st floor. Upstairs you will find the primary suite with a spa like bath, another updated bath plus two additional bedrooms which share a unique sun filled space which makes a perfect playroom. The third level features another bedroom and bath plus plenty of space to carve out a 5th bedroom if needed. Heading down to the lower level, which can be accessed from two locations, you will find a large finished recreation area with another gas fireplace and plenty of unfinished space for all your storage needs. This home has so many updates inside and out including new windows, remodel of 3 bathrooms and kitchen, high efficiency boiler, new heat pump installed, new concrete driveway, tuckpointing on home and garage, landscaping and much more. Be sure to review the list under "additional information". All of this in a close to everything location including shopping, transportation and fantastic schools. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours!

Property details

Property / Lot Details
Acreage 0.27
Lot Dimensions 65X185
Lot Description Fenced Yard
Lot Size Source County Records
Lot Size .25-.49 Acre
Main Sq Ft 1477
Ownership Fee Simple
Style of House Colonial
Total Finished/Unfinshed Sq Ft 4568
Total Sq Ft 3309
Type Detached 3 Stories
Property Type Detached Single
Upper Sq Ft 1832
Interior Features
Additional Rooms Breakfast Room, Office, Recreation Room, Workshop, Tandem Room, Sitting Room, Loft
Appliances Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Built-In Oven, Range Hood
Aprox. Total Finished Sq Ft 3309
Square Feet 3,309
Square Feet Source Plans
Attic Finished, Interior Stair
Basement Description Partially Finished, Egress Window, Storage Space
Bath Amenities Double Sink, Bidet, European Shower
Basement Bathrooms Yes
Basement Full
Bedrooms Count 4
Bedrooms Possible 4
Basement Sq Ft 1259
Dining Separate
Disability Access and/or Equipped No
Fireplace Location Living Room, Basement
Fireplace Count 2
Fireplace Details Gas Log
Baths FULL Count 3
Baths Count 5
Baths Half Count 2
Interior Property Features Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s)
LaundryFeatures Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Total Rooms 14
Window Features Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Curtains/Drapes, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, Screens, Some Stained Glass, Some Wood Windows
Rooms
room 1
Type Breakfast Room
Level Main
Dimensions 12X11
Flooring Hardwood
room 2
Type Office
Level Attic
Dimensions 26X22
Flooring Hardwood
room 3
Type Recreation Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 43X23
Flooring Wood Laminate
room 4
Type Work Room
Level Basement
Dimensions 11X10
Flooring Other
room 5
Type Tandem Room
Level Second
Dimensions 19X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 6
Type Sitting Room
Level Main
Dimensions 11X10
Flooring Hardwood
room 7
Type Loft
Level Second
Dimensions 11X10
Flooring Hardwood
room 8
Level N/A
room 9
Level N/A
room 10
Level N/A
room 11
Type Bedroom 2
Level Second
Dimensions 17X13
Flooring Hardwood
room 12
Type Bedroom 3
Level Second
Dimensions 12X11
Flooring Hardwood
room 13
Type Bedroom 4
Level Attic
Dimensions 13X12
Flooring Hardwood
room 14
Type Dining Room
Level Main
Dimensions 17X14
Flooring Hardwood
room 15
Type Family Room
Level N/A
room 16
Type Kitchen
Level Main
Dimensions 17X12
Flooring Hardwood
Type Pantry-Closet, Pantry-Walk-in, SolidSurfaceCounter, Updated Kitchen
room 17
Type Laundry
Level Basement
Dimensions 14X11
Flooring Other
room 18
Type Living Room
Level Main
Dimensions 24X23
Flooring Hardwood
room 19
Type Master Bedroom
Level Second
Dimensions 21X13
Flooring Hardwood
Bath Full
Virtual Tour, Parking / Garage, Exterior Features, Multi-Unit Information
Age 91-100 Years
Approx Year Built 1925
Parking Total 2
Door Features Mirrored Closet Door(s), Panel Door(s), Pocket Door(s)
Driveway Concrete
Exposure East
Exterior Building Type Brick
Exterior Property Features Balcony, Porch Screened, Breezeway
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Details Garage Door Opener(s), Carport
Parking On-Site Yes
Garage Ownership Owned
Garage Type Detached
Parking Spaces Count 2
Parking Garage
Roof Type Tile
MRD Virtual Tour None
Virtual Tour Date 05/13/2024 9:42 pm
School / Neighborhood, Utilities, Financing, Location Details
Air Conditioning Central Air, Space Pac, Other
CommunityFeatures Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Area Major River Forest
Corporate Limits River Forest
Directions HARLEM TO CHICAGO AVE WEST 1 BLOCK TO BONNIE BRAE HEAD NORTH TO 811
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Equipment Ceiling Fan(s), Radon Mitigation System
Green Features Native/drought resistant landscaping
Elementary School Willard Elementary School
Elementary Sch Dist 90
Heat/Fuel Natural Gas, Steam, Heat Pump, Radiator(s), Space Heater
High Sch Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High Sch Dist 200
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan, Public
Jr High/Middle School Roosevelt School
Jr High/Middle Dist 90
Township River Forest

Financials

Financing Conventional
Investment Profile Residential

Tax/Assessments/Liens

Frequency Not Applicable
Master Association Fee No
Assessment Includes None
Master Association Fee Frequency Not Required
PIN 15014180080000
Special Assessments N
Taxes $19,369
Tax Exemptions Homeowner
Tax Year 2022
$989,000 Listing Price:
MLS # 12037172
Investment Profile Residential
Listing Market Time 17 days
Basement Full
Type Detached 3 Stories
Parking Garage
List Date 04/26/2024
Year Built 1925
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