415 North Elmwood Avenue
415 North Elmwood Avenue
$1,125,000
5
3
3,600
3,600
$313
Description
Stately prairie 4 sq with warm Scandi touches in Wright historic district seamlessly blends history & modernity, the urbane and pastoral. Built by Danish builder, August Christenson for prominent Chicago businessman, JW Johnson. In the same family for generations, it's been flawlessly transitioned from the horse & buggy era of Johnson's time to the space age. Not every house is a home; this is one of Oak Park's finer, livable homes. It's many updates respect the home's original warm, cheery Scandi...Stately prairie 4 sq with warm Scandi touches in Wright historic district seamlessly blends history & modernity, the urbane and pastoral. Built by Danish builder, August Christenson for prominent Chicago businessman, JW Johnson. In the same family for generations, it's been flawlessly transitioned from the horse & buggy era of Johnson's time to the space age. Not every house is a home; this is one of Oak Park's finer, livable homes. It's many updates respect the home's original warm, cheery Scandi character created by burnished wood, antique wainscoting, stained glass, oak and maple floors, fireplace, elegant porch, lush secluded private garden. Located within easy access to transportation, schools, shopping, dining. An elegant porch leads to a gracious entrance and foyer with adjacent library/study/office. There are picture windows, a living room fireplace. The formal dining room has stained glass windows, original oak built in. The sunny, country kitchen has a Viking range, mud room, large butler's pantry. The kitchen flows into an architecturally designed, ultra-modern 30X30 basement apartment with Bose surround sound system, heated floor, spa bath with steam shower, aromatherapy tub and laundry room. It has a private entrance but is also fully integrated into the house. A 2nd floor foyer leads to 4 spacious, bright, airy bedrooms with good closets, large windows. It has a midcentury modern bath. A sweet balcony bedroom overlooks the garden. The 3rd floor attic is a flowing 30X30 originally finished space with antique wainscoting, a bath and skylight. It was originally a children's playroom, later Johnson's painting studio where he did noteworthy equestrian paintings. The 1/4 acre, professionally planted garden features mature, specimen trees and landscape lighting. It has a paved patio area, deck with Viking BBQ/range with rotisserie, and a picnic table. The rear of the garden doubles as another entertainment area with a firepit or provides space for a 3rd car. There's a wainscoted 2 car garage. The house has newer roof, zoned heating. Newer copper piping, sump pump, backflow preventer 1.5" waterline, 2 water heaters, is 100% rewired. Basement plumbed/wired for a kitchen. Seller is leaving Kitchen tables, Bose Surround Sound, and all TVs.
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Property Details for 415 North Elmwood Avenue
Area
Oak Park
TownshipOak Park
OwnershipFee Simple
Num Of Garage Spaces2.0
Num Of Parking Spaces3.0
Num of Interior Fireplaces1
Heat/FuelNatural Gas, Hot Water/Steam, Radiator(s), Zoned
Architectural StyleAmerican 4-Sq.
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 03/15/2024 12:40 PM
Property Details for 415 North Elmwood Avenue
Status | Active |
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MLS # | 11881304 |
Days on Market | 251 |
Taxes | $12,193 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Detached Single / 2 Stories |
Year Built | 1903 |
Lot Size | 0.20 AC / 8,600 SF |
County | Cook County |
Location
Building Information for 415 North Elmwood Avenue
Stories-Year Built1903Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,600 SF
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$7,156 per month
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Property History for 415 North Elmwood 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 415 North Elmwood Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$9,675Additions$43,519Total$53,194
Tax Record2022$12,851 ($1,071 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,668 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,668 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1903CountyCOOKAPN16-07-204-016
Schools near 415 North Elmwood Avenue
This home is within Oak Park - River Forest School District 200.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Private - | PK to 6 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Whittier Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Oak Park & River Forest High School Public9 to 12 | ||
The Field School PrivatePK to 6 |
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