253 Olmsted Rd

1,868 Sq. Ft.
$344 / Sq. Ft.
1,868
Sq. Ft.
$344
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming Landmark Home#4, lovingly maintained and updated. Received a Restoration Award from the Frederick Law Olmsted Society! Wrap around porch, and large back deck that overlooks an extensive perennial garden. Both perfect to enjoy great weather and entertaining! Large foyer with original pocket doors that open to Living room and Dining room each with bay windows with leaded glass. Large kitchen family room combination. Custom Amish cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Bar...Charming Landmark Home#4, lovingly maintained and updated. Received a Restoration Award from the Frederick Law Olmsted Society! Wrap around porch, and large back deck that overlooks an extensive perennial garden. Both perfect to enjoy great weather and entertaining! Large foyer with original pocket doors that open to Living room and Dining room each with bay windows with leaded glass. Large kitchen family room combination. Custom Amish cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Bar area has custom made stain glass, cabinet doors. Back door full view glass just replaced in February. Generous size bedrooms with newer windows. Updated baths. Additional finished room in the basement, perfect for office or play room. Permaseal water proofing. Roof completely replaced in June 2022 . Oversized two car garage. One of the owners is a Illinois Licensed Realtor.
  1. Listed by Dawn Capone-Hartnett • Realty Executives Legacy
    P: (708)-807-2647 C: (708)-807-2647 dvhartnett@sbcglobal.net

Property Details for 253 Olmsted Road

Area
Riverside
Township
Riverside
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
2.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Small Duct High Velocity
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas
LISTING CLOSED: 05/30/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 253 Olmsted Road

StatusClosed
MLS #12307648
Days on Market14
Taxes$13,609 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1915
Lot Size-
CountyCook County
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Building Information for 253 Olmsted Road

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size-

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Property Information for 253 Olmsted Road

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 96
  • Elementary School: Central Elementary School
  • High School District: 208
  • High School: Riverside Brookfield Twp Senior
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 96
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Num Of Rooms: 9
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Partial
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Air Conditioning: Small Duct High Velocity
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Foyer, Breakfast Room, Office
  • Num of Baths: 1.1
Exterior Features
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Lake Michigan
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Oven, Range Hood, Other (Appliances), Gas Cooktop, Electric Oven
Property/Lot Information
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Rebuilt: No
  • Rehabilitated: No
  • Built Before 1978: Yes
  • Age: 100+ Years
  • Type Detached: 2 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: 75X162X71X160
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Exterior Building Type: Stucco, Shingle Siding
  • Construction: Stucco, Shingle Siding
  • General Information: None
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 1868
Property and Assessments
  • Public Document Count: 0
  • Photos Count: 36
  • 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: None
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 20X14
Bedroom #2 Information
  • 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 13X12
Bedroom #3 Information
  • 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 14X14
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 16X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 10X12
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Laundry Dimensions: 18X20
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 15X12
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 14X8
Office Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Type: Office
  • Dimensions: 14X12
Breakfast Room Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Dimensions: 8X8

Property History for 253 Olmsted Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2025

Sold

MRED #12307648

$643,253
Apr 2, 2025

Pending

MRED #12307648

Apr 2, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12307648

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2025

Sold

MRED #12307648

$643,253
04/02/2025

Pending

MRED #12307648

04/02/2025

Contingent

MRED #12307648

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

Public Records for 253 Olmsted Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,842Additions$35,158Total$43,000
Tax Record2023$11,847 ($987 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,868 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,868 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,842 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1919CountyCOOKAPN15-36-406-015

Schools near 253 Olmsted Road

This home is within Riverside-Brookfield Twp School District 208.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 3 to 11
Rating
School
Distance
Central Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

L J Hauser Jr High School
Public6 to 8

Riverside Brookfield Twp High School
Public9 to 12

Tailgrass Sudbury School
Private3 to 11

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