Under contract

Contingent

428 E Grand Lake Boulevard

West Chicago IL, 60185

$395,000


$204.98 per sqft

Under contract

Contingent

4 Beds

2 Baths

1,927 sqft

Residential

Built in 1926

Courtesy of Keller Williams Premiere Properties

YOU ARE SURE TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS BEAUTY BUILT BY THE LARSON FAMILY. THE HISTORICAL LARSON HOUSE WAS BUILT IN 1926 BY WALTER AND MARGARET LARSON. WALTER WAS A POSTMAN IN WEST CHICAGO AND MARGARET DESIGNED THE HOME WITH THE 2ND FLOOR APARTMENT FOR HER MOTHER. HE AND MARGARET RAISED THEIR FAMILY THERE EVENTUALLY MOVING OUT OF THE AREA IN 1956. THE HOUSE IS A BUNGALOW DESIGN IN THE ARTS and CRAFTS STYLE AND IS FULL OF CHARM WITH THE UNIQUE "WHISTLE" IN THE KITCHEN TO COMMUNICATE UPSTAIRS, ORIGINAL WOODWORK, HARDWOOD FLOORS W/BRICK GAS FIREPLACE W/BUILT IN BOOKCASES IN MAIN FLOOR UNIT, ORIGINAL LEADED GLASS AND COMFORTABLE ROOMS. SO MUCH LIVING FLEXIBILITY. LEGAL NON CONFORMING 2 FLAT PERFECT FOR MULTI GENERATIONAL LIVING, IN LAW ARRANGEMENT OR LIVE IN ONE UNIT AND RENT THE 2ND FLOOR UNIT TO HELP WITH YOUR MORTGAGE AND BUILD EQUITY. LOVELY ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH FOR MORNING COFFEE AND EASY SUMMER LIVING. SO MANY IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE WHILE KEEPING THE INTEGRITY OF THE HOME INTACT INCLUDING MAIN FLOOR EAT IN KITCHEN W/NEW WALL OVEN, COOKTOP, GRANITE COUNTERS AND PANTRY (2023), 1ST FLOOR LAUNDRY OFF KITCHEN. WASHER/DRYER NEW (2023). SPACIOUS ROOMS, WALK IN CLOSETS AND LOADS OF STORAGE IN FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT WITH DIRECT ACCESS FROM THE ATTACHED 1 CAR GARAGE PLUS THERE IS A 2.5 CAR DETACHED GARAGE! HUGE DECK WITH PAGODA OVERLOOKING AN ALMOST DOUBLE LOT. NEW WINDOWS (2020), NEW BOILER (2023),NEW HOT WATER HEATER (2024), UPDATED ELECTRIC PANEL (2021), NEW BATTERY BACK UP SUMP PUMP (2024), NEW COMPLETE TEAR OFF ROOF, GUTTERS AND LEAF GUARDS (2021). EACH FLOOR HAS LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN, 2 BEDROOMS AND A BATH. FRONT & BACK PRIVATE ENTRANCES FOR EACH UNIT. THIS IS A GREAT HOUSE AND A CHANCE TO OWN A RARELY AVAILABLE HISTORICAL HOME ON THE NORTH SIDE JUST MINUTES FROM REED KEPPLER PARK, PRAIRIE PATH, THE ARC FITNESS CENTER, TURNER ELEMENTARY, SHOPPING AND METRA STATION. HOUSE IS ON ONE HOT WATER HEAT FOR BOTH UNITS. SEPARATE METERS FOR COOKING GAS AND ELECTRIC.

12265878

MLS ID

January 8, 2025

Listed

January 11, 2025

Updated

Map

428 E Grand Lake Boulevard
West Chicago IL, 60185

Interior Features

Bedrooms

4


Total Bathrooms

2


Full Bathrooms

2


Interior Features

Hardwood Floors, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases


Appliances

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop, Built-In Oven


Laundry Description

In Unit, Laundry Chute, Laundry Closet


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Gas Log


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Window/Wall Unit - 1


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)

Exterior/Building Features

Exterior Features

Deck, Storms/Screens


Architectual Style

Bungalow


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

School District

33


High School

Community High School


Elementary School

Turner Elementary School

Other Property Details

Area Name

West Chicago


Taxes

$9,565


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

4


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

3


Parking Total

3


View

No


County

DuPage


Municipality

Winfield


Water Source

Public


Pool

No

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

1/11/2025

Under contract

Courtesy of Keller Williams Premiere Properties, Suzanne Treudt,
Listing Contact: 630-335-5881 

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