18243 Martin Avenue
$367,000
3
2
2,096
2,096
$175
Closed 11/22/24
Description
This stunning historic two-story home is on a large lot in a wonderful neighborhood. Award winning H/F High School! Only two blocks from beautiful downtown Homewood for dining, drinks, and shopping. Approximately six blocks to the Metro station and three doors down from the Homewood Historical Society. 18243 Martin is in a class of her own. Homewood benefited greatly from the Illinois Central Railroad which routed its tracks through the area in the 1890s. The town grew quickly due to the suburban...This stunning historic two-story home is on a large lot in a wonderful neighborhood. Award winning H/F High School! Only two blocks from beautiful downtown Homewood for dining, drinks, and shopping. Approximately six blocks to the Metro station and three doors down from the Homewood Historical Society. 18243 Martin is in a class of her own. Homewood benefited greatly from the Illinois Central Railroad which routed its tracks through the area in the 1890s. The town grew quickly due to the suburban service allowing for easy transit to Chicago. In the 1880s to the early 1900s the Homewood Brick Company manufactured all of the bricks used to build early Homewood homes. 18243 was built with these local bricks stamped simply "Homewood". The logo was turned inside for brick laying but if you look closely, you may find one turned outward! The large porch and private fenced-in backyard provide abundant relaxing space to enjoy your days at home in this personal sanctuary. Inside, three bedrooms, two baths, a huge kitchen and adjacent dining room, full basement and upstairs roomy master bedroom and bath provide all the space you will need without feeling too big. Built in 1923 and completely renovated, they simply do not make homes like this anymore. Professional landscaping has restored its original curb appeal glory, and 18243 Martin is in the heart of a family-friendly neighborhood near a great park. Visit this diverse vibrant community and this impressive home, it is sure to go fast! Complete rehab: New HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing. Home had radiant heat and we replaced it with all new ducting and system with perfectly balanced air/vent positions. New concrete driveway apron and sidewalk. Custom firepit in backyard with drainage and professional landscaping. Tuckpointing brick repair, new doors and windows, new thermostat. Select new exterior and interior doors and windows. Painted basement floor and ceiling. New paint throughout the home inside and out. Newly painted porch. New marble look fireplace hearth. All new kitchen and bathroom cabinets, showers, toilets. Upgraded kitchen and dinning room lighting. New water heater. Driveway seal coated. Cedar fence power washed. Please view the 3-D tour with floor plan and schedule your private showing TODAY!
- Listed by Neil Gates • Chase Real Estate LLC
Sold By Real People Realty
Property Details for 18243 Martin Avenue
Area
Homewood
TownshipThornton
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces2.0
Parking Included in PriceYes
Heat/FuelNatural Gas, Forced Air
LISTING UPDATED: 11/28/2024 02:22 AM
Property Details for 18243 Martin Avenue
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | 12142446 |
Days on Market | 64 |
Taxes | $9,441 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Detached Single / 2 Stories |
Year Built | 1925 |
Lot Size | 0.18 AC / 7,800 SF |
County | Cook County |
Building Information for 18243 Martin Avenue
Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,800 SF
Property Information for 18243 Martin Avenue
Property History for 18243 Martin Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 18243 Martin Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$4,173Additions$11,373Total$15,546
Tax Record2022$5,037 ($420 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,096 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,096 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,925 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924CountyCOOKAPN29-31-317-007Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 18243 Martin Avenue
This home is within Homewood Flossmoor Chsd 233 School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 2 | |||
Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Willow School PublicPK to 2 | ||
Winston Churchill School Public3 to 5 | ||
James Hart School Public6 to 8 | ||
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Public9 to 12 |
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