415 North Elmwood Avenue
$1,125,000
5
3
3,600
3,600
$313
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,...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, chimney rebuild and lined, and more. Space Pac AC includes the attic. Taxes have been reduced by 2 appeals The village has just installed a new green alley.
- Listed by Vanessa Carlson • iRealty Flat Fee Brokerage
Property Details for 415 North Elmwood Avenue
Area
Oak Park
TownshipOak Park
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces3.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces1
Heat/FuelNatural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s), Zoned
Architectural StyleAmerican 4-Sq.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/23/2024 06:00 AM
Property Details for 415 North Elmwood Avenue
Status | Active |
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MLS # | 12137942 |
Days on Market | 65 |
Taxes | $12,851 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Detached Single / 2 Stories |
Year Built | 1903 |
Lot Size | 0.20 AC / 8,600 SF |
County | Cook County |
Building Information for 415 North Elmwood Avenue
Stories-Year Built1903Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,600 SF
Property Information for 415 North Elmwood Avenue
Property History for 415 North Elmwood 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 415 North Elmwood Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$9,675Additions$43,519Total$53,194
Tax Record2022$12,851 ($1,071 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,668 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,668 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1903CountyCOOKAPN16-07-204-016
Schools near 415 North Elmwood Avenue
This home is within Oak Park - River Forest School District 200.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Private - | PK to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Whittier Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Oak Park & River Forest High School Public9 to 12 | ||
The Field School PrivatePK to 6 |
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