428 East Grand Lake Boulevard

West Chicago, IL 60185

$395,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,927 Sq. Ft.
$205 / Sq. Ft.
1,927
Sq. Ft.
$205
per Sq. Ft.

Description

You are sure to fall in love with this beauty built by the larson family. The historical larson house was built in 1926 by walter and margaret larson. Walter was a postman in west chicago and margaret designed the home with the 2nd floor apartment for her mother. He and margaret raised their family there eventually moving out of the area in 1956. THE HOUSE IS A BUNGALOW DESIGN IN THE ARTS and CRAFTS STYLE AND IS FULL OF CHARM WITH THE UNIQUE "WHISTLE" IN THE KITCHEN TO COMMUNICATE UPSTAIRS, ORIGINAL...You are sure to fall in love with this beauty built by the larson family. The historical larson house was built in 1926 by walter and margaret larson. Walter was a postman in west chicago and margaret designed the home with the 2nd floor apartment for her mother. He and margaret raised their family there eventually moving out of the area in 1956. THE HOUSE IS A BUNGALOW DESIGN IN THE ARTS and CRAFTS STYLE AND IS FULL OF CHARM WITH THE UNIQUE "WHISTLE" IN THE KITCHEN TO COMMUNICATE UPSTAIRS, ORIGINAL WOODWORK, HARDWOOD FLOORS W/BRICK GAS FIREPLACE W/BUILT IN BOOKCASES IN MAIN FLOOR UNIT, ORIGINAL LEADED GLASS AND COMFORTABLE ROOMS. So much living flexibility. Legal non conforming 2 flat perfect for multi generational living, in law arrangement or live in one unit and rent the 2nd floor unit to help with your mortgage and build equity. Lovely enclosed front porch for morning coffee and easy summer living. So many improvements have been made while keeping the integrity of the home intact including main floor eat in kitchen w/new wall oven, cooktop, granite counters and pantry (2023), 1st floor laundry off kitchen. Washer/dryer new (2023). Spacious rooms, walk in closets and loads of storage in full unfinished basement with direct access from the attached 1 car garage plus there is a 2.5 car detached garage! Huge deck with pagoda overlooking an almost double lot. New windows (2020), new boiler (2023),new hot water heater (2024), updated electric panel (2021), new battery back up sump pump (2024), new complete tear off roof, gutters and leaf guards (2021). Each floor has living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and a bath. Front & back private entrances for each unit. This is a great house and a chance to own a rarely available historical home on the north side just minutes from reed keppler park, prairie path, the arc fitness center, turner elementary, shopping and metra station. House is on one hot water heat for both units. Separate meters for cooking gas and electric.
  1. Listed by Suzanne Treudt • Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Property Details for 428 East Grand Lake Boulevard

Area
West Chicago
Township
Winfield
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s)
LISTING UPDATED: 01/09/2025 02:47 AM

Property Details for 428 East Grand Lake Boulevard

StatusNew
MLS #12265878
Days on Market3
Taxes$9,565 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 1.5 Story
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,554 SF
CountyDuPage County

Building Information for 428 East Grand Lake Boulevard

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,554 SF

Property Information for 428 East Grand Lake Boulevard

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 33
  • Elementary School: Turner Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Leman Middle School
  • High School District: 94
  • High School: Community High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 33
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s), Multiple Garages
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Attached, Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Location and General Information
  • Front Exposure: South, East, West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Fireplace Features: Gas Log
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Unit - 1
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Room Type: Office, Recreation Room, Kitchen, Foyer, Pantry
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
Exterior Features
  • Type: 1.5 Story
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven/Built-In
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Deck, Storms/Screens
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 91-100 Years
  • Type Detached: 1.5 Story
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 77X202
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Driveway: Asphalt,Concrete
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1927
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 2
  • Document Date: 2025-01-08T14:46:08
  • Photos Count: 33
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15X12
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 15X11
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 14X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 9X10
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X11
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: N/A
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Main
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 8X5
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 14X21
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 4X8
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 11X19
Office Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Office
  • Deck Dimensions: 10X16
Pantry Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Pantry
  • Deck Dimensions: 8X5
Kitchen- 2nd Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
  • Deck Dimensions: 8X15

Property History for 428 East Grand Lake Boulevard

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 428 East Grand Lake Boulevard

Taxable ValueLand$31,900Additions$79,230Total$111,130
Tax Record2023$9,566 ($797 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt1,927 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,927 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningRCountyDUPAGEAPN04-03-310-023Fireplace TypeSingle

Schools near 428 East Grand Lake Boulevard

This home is within Chsd 94 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Turner Elementary School
PublicK to 5

West Chicago Middle School
Public6 to 8

Community High School
Public9 to 12

St Mary
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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428 East Grand Lake Boulevard is a single family home for sale in West Chicago, IL 60185. This property was listed for sale on January 8, 2025 by Keller Williams Premiere Properties, it's currently listed at $395,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on September 12, 2007. This listing's school districts are Chsd 94 School District, West Chicago Esd 33 School District. Nearby schools include Turner Elementary School, West Chicago Middle School and Community High School. 428 East Grand Lake Boulevard is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,927 sqft single family home built in 1926.

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