926 Sterling Avenue

Flossmoor, IL 60422

$649,900
Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,750 Sq. Ft.
$173 / Sq. Ft.
3,750
Sq. Ft.
$173
per Sq. Ft.

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!
  1. Listed by George Ayling • Select a Fee RE System

Property Details for 926 Sterling Avenue

Area
Flossmoor
Township
Rich
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces
1
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
Architectural Style
American 4-Sq.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/29/2024 10:22 AM

Property Details for 926 Sterling Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #11735688
Days on Market738
Taxes$12,247 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 3 Stories
Year Built1903
Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,551 SF
CountyCook County

Building Information for 926 Sterling Avenue

Stories-Year Built1903Building Size-Lot Size0.40 AC / 17,551 SF

Property Information for 926 Sterling Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 161
  • Elementary School: Western Avenue Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Parker Junior High School
  • High School District: 233
  • High School: Homewood-Flossmoor High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 161
Addtl Parking Information
  • Garage On Site: true
  • Garage Ownership: Owned
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 4
  • Air Conditioning: Central Air
  • Basement Description: Unfinished
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Fireplace Location: Family Room
  • Room Type: Study, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Enclosed Porch
  • Num of Baths: 3.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 3 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Oven-Double, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 3 Stories
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 0
  • Lot Size: .25-.49 Acre
  • Lot Dimensions: 17551
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Cedar
  • General Information: School Bus Service,Commuter Bus,Commuter Train,Interstate Access
  • Living Area Source: Estimated
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Rural: N
  • OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
  • Virtual Tour: None
  • Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Master Bedroom Bath: Full
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 16X17
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 17X13
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 13X14
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Third
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 11X14
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 16X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 15X17
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14X21
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Second
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 6X6
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 21X13
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Deck Dimensions: 7X20
Study Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Study
  • Deck Dimensions: 13X16
Recreation Room Information
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 29X21
Mud Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Deck Dimensions: 7X12
Enclosed Porch Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Enclosed Porch
  • Deck Dimensions: 30X8

Property History for 926 Sterling Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 1
Rating
School
Distance
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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926 Sterling Avenue is a single family home for sale in Flossmoor, IL 60422. This property was listed for sale on March 11, 2023 by Select a Fee RE System, it's currently listed at $649,900. This listing's school districts are Homewood Flossmoor Chsd 233 School District, Flossmoor School District 161. Nearby schools include Western Avenue Elementary School, Parker Junior High School and Homewood-Flossmoor High School. 926 Sterling Avenue is a 4-bed, 3.5-bath, 3,750 sqft single family home built in 1903.

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