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Nayeli Morales

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$ 395,000

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Active Under Contract

428 E Grand Lake BLVD West Chicago, IL 60185

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,927 SqFt

UPDATED:

01/11/2025 07:43 PM

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,927 sqft

Price per Sqft $204

MLS Listing ID 12265878

Style Bungalow

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1926

Annual Tax Amount $9,565

Tax Year 2023

Lot Dimensions 77X202

Property 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 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.

Location

State IL

County Dupage

Area West Chicago

Rooms

Basement Full

Interior

Interior Features Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases

Heating Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)

Cooling Window/Wall Unit - 1

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas Log

Equipment Ceiling Fan(s), Sump Pump, Backup Sump Pump;

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Built-In Oven

Laundry In Unit, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck, Storms/Screens

Parking Features Attached, Detached

Garage Spaces 3.0

Community Features Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Building

Dwelling Type Detached Single

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Turner Elementary School

Middle Schools Leman Middle School

High Schools Community High School

School District 33 , 33, 94

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

Listed by Suzanne Treudt • Keller Williams Premiere Properties

Nayeli Morales

Advisor | License ID: 475194050

+1(815) 701-1557

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