8611 Archer Ave

$499,000
Price
6
Beds
2,816 Sq. Ft.
$177 / Sq. Ft.
2,816
Sq. Ft.
$177
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the magnificent Dr. John Rust Home! This beautiful architectural treasure combines historic character with modern updates. You won't find another home like this! Beautifully restored, it showcases original hardwood floors, crown molding, custom built-ins, and charming wall sconces throughout. The main level offers exceptional flexibility, ideal for related living or a home office with its own private entrance. A gorgeous double staircase leads to the second floor and a balcony overlooking...Welcome to the magnificent Dr. John Rust Home! This beautiful architectural treasure combines historic character with modern updates. You won't find another home like this! Beautifully restored, it showcases original hardwood floors, crown molding, custom built-ins, and charming wall sconces throughout. The main level offers exceptional flexibility, ideal for related living or a home office with its own private entrance. A gorgeous double staircase leads to the second floor and a balcony overlooking scenic Willow Springs. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a sitting area and a luxurious en-suite bath with a whirlpool tub, double vanity, and separate shower. The large attic provides great storage or potential for more living space, while the basement offers endless options for a game room, TV lounge, or gym. Outdoors, enjoy the wrap-around porch, a detached 3-car garage, and a generous yard with a storage shed. Perfectly located near the Metra, coffee shops, top-rated restaurants, biking trails, forest preserves, breweries, schools, and shopping, this home offers a lifestyle as special as its history. Don't miss the opportunity to own one of Willow Springs' most iconic homes!

Property Details for 8611 Archer Avenue

Area
Willow Springs
Township
Lyons
Ownership
Fee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces
3.0
Num Of Parking Spaces
3.0
Parking Included in Price
Yes
Air Conditioning Type
Wall Unit(s)
Heat/Fuel
Natural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s)
LISTING UPDATED: 11/23/2025 08:51 PM

Property Details for 8611 Archer Avenue

StatusContingent
MLS #12521378
Days on Market5
Taxes$11,264 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeDetached Single / 2 Stories
Year Built1891
Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,997 SF
CountyCook County

Location

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Building Information for 8611 Archer Avenue

Stories-Year Built1891Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,997 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,404 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,466

Property Taxes

$939

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8611 Archer Avenue

General Information
School Information
  • Elementary School District: 108
  • Elementary School: Willow Springs Elementary School
  • Jr High Middle School: Willow Springs Elementary School
  • High School District: 217
  • High School: Argo Community High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: 108
Addtl Parking Information
  • Parking Details: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required
  • Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
  • Interior Property Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath
  • Num Of Rooms: 10
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
  • Attic: Dormer,Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
  • Bath Amenities: Whirlpool,Double Sink
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Full
  • Bedrooms Possible: 6
  • Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s)
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
  • Dining Room: Separate
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Foyer
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
Exterior Features
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
  • Sewer: Sewer-Public
  • Water: Public
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Property/Lot Information
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony
  • 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: 21997
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Waterfront: No
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • Construction: Block
  • General Information: None
  • North Coordinate: 0
  • South Coordinate: 9
  • East Coordinate: 0
  • West Coordinate: 12
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Assessor Square Footage: 2816
Property and Assessments
  • Buyer Financing: Conventional, Cash
  • Public Document Count: 4
  • Document Date: 2025-11-23T14:54:49
  • Photos Count: 37
  • 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: 28X14
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: 12X11
Bedroom #4 Information
  • 4th Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom #4 Room Dimensions: 12X10
Bedroom #5 Information
  • 5th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom #5 Room Dimensions: 12X12
Bedroom #6 Information
  • 6th Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Bedroom #6 Room Dimensions: 12X11
Dining Room Information
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_DR: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 15X13
Family Room Information
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • RoomType_FR: Family Room
  • Family Room Dimensions: 13X12
Kitchen Information
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • RoomType_KT: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions: 13X11
Laundry Information
  • Laundry Level: N/A
  • Room Type: Laundry
Living Room Information
  • Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Living Room Dimensions: 18X12
Foyer Information
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Dimensions: 14X8

Property History for 8611 Archer Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 23, 2025

Contingent

MRED #12521378

Nov 20, 2025

Cancelled

MRED #12418335

$499,000
Nov 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12521378

$499,000
Oct 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12418335

$510,000
Dec 20, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #612367267

$95,000
Nov 21, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #610671469

$310,000
Nov 21, 2017

Sold

MRED #09703484

$310,000
Oct 6, 2017

Pending

MRED #09703484

Jul 26, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09703484

$299,900
Jul 17, 2017

Cancelled

MRED #09587063

$329,000
Apr 6, 2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09587063

$389,000
Dec 4, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09284971

$379,900
Jul 13, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09284971

$379,900
Jul 11, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09145711

$399,900
Feb 22, 2016

Cancelled

MRED #09057277

$425,000
Feb 22, 2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09145711

$425,000
Oct 6, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09057277

$425,000
Oct 6, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #08955387

$425,000
Jun 16, 2015

Cancelled

MRED #08876843

$450,000
Jun 15, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08955387

$450,000
Mar 31, 2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08876843

$479,000
Nov 7, 2014

Cancelled

MRED #08376355

$475,000
May 9, 2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08376355

$549,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/23/2025

Contingent

MRED #12521378

11/20/2025

Cancelled

MRED #12418335

$499,000
11/20/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12521378

$499,000
10/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MRED #12418335

$510,000
12/20/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #612367267

$95,000
11/21/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #610671469

$310,000
11/21/2017

Sold

MRED #09703484

$310,000
10/06/2017

Pending

MRED #09703484

07/26/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09703484

$299,900
07/17/2017

Cancelled

MRED #09587063

$329,000
04/06/2017

Listed (Active)

MRED #09587063

$389,000
12/04/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09284971

$379,900
07/13/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09284971

$379,900
07/11/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09145711

$399,900
02/22/2016

Cancelled

MRED #09057277

$425,000
02/22/2016

Listed (Active)

MRED #09145711

$425,000
10/06/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #09057277

$425,000
10/06/2015

Cancelled

MRED #08955387

$425,000
06/16/2015

Cancelled

MRED #08876843

$450,000
06/15/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08955387

$450,000
03/31/2015

Listed (Active)

MRED #08876843

$479,000
11/07/2014

Cancelled

MRED #08376355

$475,000
05/09/2014

Listed (Active)

MRED #08376355

$549,900

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

Public Records for 8611 Archer Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$12,648Additions$27,351Total$39,999
Tax Record2023$11,264 ($939 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,816 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,997 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890CountyCOOKAPN18-33-319-031

Schools near 8611 Archer Avenue

This home is within Argo Chsd 217 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Willow Springs Elementary School
PublicK to 8

Argo Community High School
Public9 to 12

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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