3131 Wisconsin Avenue
3131 Wisconsin Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
$775,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,600 Sq. Ft.
$215 / Sq. Ft.
3,600
Sq. Ft.
$215
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Sitting on one of the largest lots in Berwyn 103X140, The Arthur J Dunham Centennial Home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as the Berwyn Historical Society Registry. Built in 1907 the Prairie School Style, has been owned and lived in by the same family for over 117 years. Recent updates include roof, furnace, hot water heater. The exterior has been recently renovated maintaining the original appearance. Additionally the upstairs kitchen an both upstairs baths have been...Sitting on one of the largest lots in Berwyn 103X140, The Arthur J Dunham Centennial Home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as the Berwyn Historical Society Registry. Built in 1907 the Prairie School Style, has been owned and lived in by the same family for over 117 years. Recent updates include roof, furnace, hot water heater. The exterior has been recently renovated maintaining the original appearance. Additionally the upstairs kitchen an both upstairs baths have been modernized. The floor plan of the Dunham house is a modified "L" shape centered around a large entrance hall which provides access to the ground floor rooms. The interior detailing is virtually intact and includes intricate quarter sawn oak banding and trim (which is in excellent condition) and leaded glass doors of the period. Leaded glass windows exposed to the exterior are found in the staircase wall and the front door. The majority of windows are wooden casement with clear glass, except in the east wing where double hung sash are used, and in the living room where there is a large picture window on the west wall that is original to the house. In the major spaces walls were all initially executed in integrally colored plaster of three different tones and textures with dark oak paneling on the lower portions of the dining room walls. In the major rooms the bands of plaster above the picture molding is nearly as textured as the exterior stucco, while the ceiling and lower walls are smoother. Structurally the residence has had two early additions and one minor alteration. In 1923, 16 years after completion, Dunham's daughter and her husband added a small room to the second floor over the porch (south wing) and also constructed a larger room to the ground floor at the rear of the house, forming the east wing. Both additions were designed by the original architects (Tallmadge and Watson) and are in keeping with the style and fabric of the house. Also in 1923, the main stair entrance from the ground floor hall was closed to provide a private apartment on the second floor. None of the 1907 detailing was removed and the alteration is completely reversible at minimum cost. The Arthur J. Dunham house (built ca.1907) is a significant example of "Prairie School" architecture. It was one of the first buildings designed by the architects Tallmadge and Watson, two architects who emerged from the office of D. H. Burnham and Company. Tallmadge and Watson followed the teachings of Wright and Sullivan and became major figures in the Prairie School. They formed their firm in 1905. The firm later became renowned for ecclesiastical architecture, although initially specialized in residences, many of which were built in Evanston and Oak Park. The Dunham house is the only one of its kind in Berwyn. The massing and detailing of the house are characteristic of the Prairie School of Architecture. Horizontal lines and broad open planes are stressed (in the spirit of the Midwestern prairie) through the use of long, low hipped roofs, a lateral wing and porch, horizontal banding of windows and oak trim, and an open plan which maximizes the sense of space. Both the use of an attached garage at the rear of the house and a picture window in the living room were new concepts in 1907. Through its execution the Dunham house reflects clearly the modern ideals of the Prairie School to create a truly American architecture, with an honest use of materials, rejecting important historical styles. The building is stripped of classical ornament and expressed with clear precise angles and a continuity of line and surface. Enrichment is achieved through textural expression of materials, stucco, oak, and brick.
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Property Details for 3131 Wisconsin Avenue
Area
Berwyn
TownshipBerwyn
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces1.0
Num Of Parking Spaces1.0
Parking Included in PriceYes
Num of Interior Fireplaces1
Heat/FuelNatural Gas, Hot Water/Steam
Location
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Property Details for 3131 Wisconsin Avenue
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 12019945 |
| Days on Market | 37 |
| Taxes | $13,514 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Detached Single / 2 Stories |
| Year Built | 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 AC / 14,418 SF |
| County | Cook County |
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Building Information for 3131 Wisconsin Avenue
Stories-Year Built1907Building Size-Lot Size0.33 AC / 14,418 SF
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$5,356 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$4,229
Property Taxes
$1,126
HOA Dues
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Property Information for 3131 Wisconsin Avenue
General Information
School Information
- Elementary School District: 100
- Elementary School: Emerson Elementary School
- Jr High Middle School: Heritage Middle School
- High School District: 201
- High School: J Sterling Morton West High Scho
- Middle Or Junior School District: 100
Addtl Parking Information
- Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s)
- Garage On Site: true
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Type: Attached
- Parking: Garage
Taxes and HOA Information
- Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
- Additional Parcels: No
Property Information
Interior Features
- Interior Property Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Center Hall Plan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Some Insulated Wndws
- Num Of Rooms: 13
- Bedrooms (Below Grade): 0
- Community Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
- Attic: Full,Interior Stair,Unfinished
- Bath Amenities: Separate Shower,Accessible Shower
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Basement Type: Full
- Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Air Conditioning: Window/Wall Units - 3+
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Basement Description: Unfinished
- Basement Sq Ft: 1455
- Dining Room: Separate
- Basement Bathrooms: No
- Fireplace Location: Living Room
- Room Type: Foyer, Sitting Room, Utility Room-Lower Level, Eating Area, Recreation Room, Den, Attic, Kitchen
- Num of Baths: 2.1
Exterior Features
- Type: 2 Stories
Utilities / Equipment
- Sewer: Sewer-Public
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Other Equipment: TV-Cable, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Property/Lot Information
- Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio
- New Construction YN: No
- Rebuilt: No
- Rehabilitated: Yes
- Rehab Year: 2020
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Age: 100+ Years
- Type Detached: 2 Stories
- Total Sq Ft: 3600
- Aprox Total Finished Sq Ft: 3600
- Total Finished and Unfin Sq Ft: 5055
- Main Sq Ft: 2100
- Upper Sq Ft: 1500
- Lot Description: Fenced Yard
- Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 103X140
- Waterfront: No
- Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
- Driveway: Concrete,Side Drive
- Exterior Building Type: Brick, Stucco, Combination
- Roof Type: Asphalt
- General Information: Commuter Train
- Living Area Source: Assessor
- Unfinished Basement Sq Ft: 1455
Property and Assessments
- Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
- Public Document Count: 6
- Document Date: 2024-04-03T19:33:14
- Photos Count: 59
- OpenHouse Count: 0
Virtual Tour/Additional Media
- Virtual Tour: None
- Virtual Tour YN: No
Room Information
Master Bedroom Information
- Master Bedroom Level: Main
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Master Bedroom Bath: Half
- Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X17
Bedroom #2 Information
- 2nd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom #2 Room Dimensions: 16X12
Bedroom #3 Information
- 3rd Bedroom Level: Second
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom #3 Room Dimensions: 15X11
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: 18X15
Family Room Information
- Family Room Level: Main
- RoomType_FR: Family Room
- Family Room Dimensions: 14X11
Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Level: Main
- RoomType_KT: Kitchen
- Kitchen Dimensions: 13X8
Laundry Information
- Laundry Level: Basement
- Room Type: Laundry
- Laundry Dimensions: 9X9
Living Room Information
- Living Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Living Room
- Living Room Dimensions: 16X13
Foyer Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Foyer
- Deck Dimensions: 18X8
Recreation Room Information
- Room Level: Third
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Deck Dimensions: 14X10
Eating Area Information
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Eating Area
- Deck Dimensions: 12X11
Kitchen- 2nd Information
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Kitchen- 2nd
- Deck Dimensions: 13X8
Den Information
- Room Level: Main
- Room Type: Den
- Deck Dimensions: 14X11
Attic Room Information
- Room Level: Third
- Room Type: Attic
- Deck Dimensions: 48X41
Sitting Room Information
- Room Level: Second
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Deck Dimensions: 13X10
Utility Room Lower Level Information
- Room Level: Basement
- Room Type: Utility Room-Lower Level
- Deck Dimensions: 26X21
Property History for 3131 Wisconsin 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 3131 Wisconsin Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$12,617Additions$24,034Total$36,651
Tax Record2022$13,857 ($1,155 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,600 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,600 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,420 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906CountyCOOKAPN16-31-102-032Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 3131 Wisconsin Avenue
This home is within J S Morton Hsd 201 School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Emerson Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Heritage Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
J Sterling Morton West High School Public9 to 12 | ||
J Sterling Morton Alternative School Public9 to 12 |
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