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Chicago,IL 60643
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 12333905
Style English
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1928
Annual Tax Amount $6,786
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 135 X 50
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Architecturally significant Tudor Revival home situated in the Ridge Historic District, in the charming north Beverly neighborhood. Old world grace and craftsmanship and modern living amenities, in this 3-bedroom, 1.5 bath classic Storybook gem. Stone and clinker brick construction. When you enter the front door, you are greeted by a welcoming foyer featuring its original tile floor and a graceful curved staircase with hand hammered iron railing. You will find natural hardwood floors, on the first and second floors, large sunny sunken living room with wood burning fireplace, generous dining room flanked by French doors, pleasant kitchen with Irish green countertops that opens to large breakfast room and ample family room. Many original light fixtures remain. Family room also features a wood burning fireplace, and opens to wood deck overlooking private, landscaped fenced back yard, adjacent to forest preserve. Bring out your birding book! Second floor features three bedrooms, two with walk-in closets and mischievous leprechaun doors, full bath. Full unfinished basement with laundry and tons of storage space. Additional features include: attached garage, brick paver driveway, copper gutters, Ludowici tile roof, whole house Generac generator (2023), Space Pack A/C with Bosch 5-ton heat pump (2021) and Pennco boiler (2018). Walk to Metra. This unique home was designed by architect Charles S. Archer and is listed in Chicago Historic Resources Survey (1995) with an orange rating ("possesses potentially significant architectural or historical features"). Great house for everyday living, and entertaining, all while enjoying its natural light, large rooms and charm! Please come and enjoy its unique setting: woods, winding streets, hills, and all around it, more unique architecture!
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Chi - Beverly
Rooms
Basement Unfinished,Full
Interior
Interior Features Walk-In Closet(s),Separate Dining Room
Heating Steam
Cooling Small Duct High Velocity
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Includes Accessories
Equipment Security System,Ceiling Fan(s),Fan-Attic Exhaust,Generator,Water Heater-Gas
Fireplace Y
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Exterior
Garage Spaces 1.0
Community Features Park,Tennis Court(s),Curbs,Street Lights,Street Paved
Roof Type Tile
Building
Lot Description Forest Preserve Adjacent,Wooded,Mature Trees,Backs to Trees/Woods
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Brick,Stone,Concrete, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan,Public
Structure Type Brick,Stone,Concrete
New Construction false
Schools
School District 299 ,299, 299
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None