926 Sterling Avenue
$649,900
4
3
1
3,750
3,750
$173
Description
This home is the best it's ever been - The owners have brought back the woodwork to its original glory, updating the systems, and building a large kitchen and family room to the rear of the home with a huge walk out deck the cover the entire rear of home. Close to the charming downtown shopping area of Flossmoor. This one of kind beautiful three-story American Four Square is located on a double lot with brick path and onto the enclosed porch, The original doors and knobs that lead you into and through...This home is the best it's ever been - The owners have brought back the woodwork to its original glory, updating the systems, and building a large kitchen and family room to the rear of the home with a huge walk out deck the cover the entire rear of home. Close to the charming downtown shopping area of Flossmoor. This one of kind beautiful three-story American Four Square is located on a double lot with brick path and onto the enclosed porch, The original doors and knobs that lead you into and through the vestibule give you the first taste of the craftsmanship of years gone by that lies beyond. From the foyer you are open to the original parlor, used now as a music room. The formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, now being used as a study. Next is the large formal dining room, with built-ins and French doors, separated from the study by 8 foot and pocket doors. The rear of the home is the newest part of the addition thoughtfully laid out. The kitchen, breakfast and family room grouping offers slate floors and newer windows allowing in lots of natural light. The plus is all baths feature radiant heated floors, while other rooms feature antique filigreed radiators. The house has central air conditioning, with separate units for each of the three floors. A large deck has then newest composite decking wraps around the back and south side of the house. The staircase leading to the 2nd and 3rd floors is impressive. On the first floor, there are original, quarter sawn oak floors, while the second floor features cherry wood flooring. The master suite, with a walk-in closet and a very large bath with a huge shower and whirlpool soaking tub served by a dedicated hot water heater.. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. The laundry was added for convenience to this floor. The third floor is likely the household staff quarters with a bedroom and private bath plus the owner added a recreation room with pool table and seating areas. A pull-down stair gives access to the large, stand-up attic, providing more storage. The house is prewired for ethernet, video, and in-wall speakers. The exterior features much new hardscape, with a side entrance to the mudroom. The large 2 car detached garage The roof on this home was replaced just weeks ago, and the entire exterior, including the original redwood siding, ornamentation, and window casements were recently restored and painted in period colours, Home is less 1/4 quarter of a mile from the Metra station with restaurant and local pub. This home is part of flossmoor history! Four families have owned this 1903 home. Tons of character and charm this is must see!
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Property Details for 926 Sterling Avenue
Area
Flossmoor
TownshipRich
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces2.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces1
Heat/FuelNatural Gas
Architectural StyleAmerican 4-Sq.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/29/2024 10:22 AM
Property Details for 926 Sterling Avenue
Status | Active |
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MLS # | 11735688 |
Days on Market | 687 |
Taxes | $12,247 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Detached Single / 3 Stories |
Year Built | 1903 |
Lot Size | 0.40 AC / 17,551 SF |
County | Cook County |
Building Information for 926 Sterling Avenue
Stories-Year Built1903Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,551 SF
Property Information for 926 Sterling Avenue
Property History for 926 Sterling 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 926 Sterling Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$4,156Additions$17,573Total$21,729
Tax Record2022$9,848 ($821 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,927 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,927 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1903CountyCOOKAPN31-01-415-020Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 926 Sterling Avenue
This home is within Homewood Flossmoor Chsd 233 School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Private - | PK to 1 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Western Avenue Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Parker Junior High School Public6 to 8 | ||
Homewood-Flossmoor High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Flossmoor Montessori School PrivatePK to 1 |
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