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Description
Nestled in the heart of prestigious River Forest, this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated traditional style home blends historical charm with modern upgrades. Features includes: Lush and beautifully landscaped front and back yards, a welcoming front porch, a charming living room with gas fireplace, a separate dining room & den. The 2012 addition brings an expanded Chef's kitchen with a centerpiece-quartz-topped island, abundant custom cabinetry, and updated appliances offering both quality and functionality. The walk-in pantry, newer full bath, heated floors, separate laundry room with side-by-side Whirlpool Washer & Dryer and charming screened in back porch with a bar-b-que balcony with a natural gas hook-up complete the addition. The second level of the home features 4 bedrooms with the primary bedroom offering a walk-in closet. Spacious, unfinished attic with pull down stairs provides great storage. Clean and bright unfinished basement level offers easy access to all mechanicals with additional rooms for storage, play, or hobbies. The heated exterior stairs to the basement provide convenient all-season access. Plus, a 2.5 car garage with additional parking pad! Located just blocks from two elementary schools, Keystone Park, the Green Line, the Blue Line, and the Metra. Pride of ownership is on full display as this home has been lovingly maintained.
Property Highlights
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Total Living Area SF: 2,167
Garage Size: 3
Built in 1892
Elementary School: Lincoln Elementary School
High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Middle School: Roosevelt School
One Fireplace
General Information
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Sqft: 2,167
County: Cook
High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Listed By:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago
312-944-8900
MRED MLS
MLS ID: 12675289
Room Information
Play Room: 16X18
Pantry: 5X5
Screened Porch: 14X11
Deck: 4X4
Bedroom 2: 10X14
Bedroom 3: 9X14
Bedroom 4: 9X15
Dining Room: 12X14
Family Room: 11X14
Kitchen: 17X15
Laundry: 10X11
Living Room: 16X15
Primary Bedroom: 12X12
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| Loan Type | 30 Year Fixed | FHA 30 Year Fixed | 15 Year Fixed |
| Purchase Price | $849,000 | $849,000 | $849,000 |
| Down Payment | $169,800 | $29,715 | $212,250 |
| Monthly Mortgage Amount | $4,072 | $5,065 | $5,245 |
| Taxes | $1182 | $1182 | $1182 |
| Insurance | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| HOA/Dues/Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Monthly Mortage Insurance | $0 | $373 | $0 |
| Monthly Estimated Total | $5,502 | $6,868 | $6,675 |
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