Veterans United Realty
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926 Sterling Avenue, Flossmoor, IL 60422

$649,900 Asking Price

4 beds
4 baths
3,750  sqft
Built in 1903

This home is the best it's ever been - The owners have brought back the woodwork to its original glory, updating the systems, and building a large kitchen and family room to the rear of the home with a huge walk out deck the cover the entire rear of home. Close to the charming downtown shopping area of Flossmoor. This one of kind beautiful three-story American Four Square is located on a double lot with brick path and onto the enclosed porch, The original doors and knobs that lead you into and through the vestibule give you the first taste of the craftsmanship of years gone by that lies beyond. From the foyer you are open to the original parlor, used now as a music room. The formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, now being used as a study. Next is the large formal dining room, with built-ins and French doors, separated from the study by 8 foot and pocket doors. The rear of the home is the newest part of the addition thoughtfully laid out. The kitchen, breakfast and family room grouping offers slate floors and newer windows allowing in lots of natural light. The plus is all baths feature radiant heated floors, while other rooms feature antique filigreed radiators. The house has central air conditioning, with separate units for each of the three floors. A large deck has then newest composite decking wraps around the back and south side of the house. The staircase leading to the 2nd and 3rd floors is impressive. On the first floor, there are original, quarter sawn oak floors, while the second floor features cherry wood flooring. The master suite, with a walk-in closet and a very large bath with a huge shower and whirlpool soaking tub served by a dedicated hot water heater.. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. The laundry was added for convenience to this floor. The third floor is likely the household staff quarters with a bedroom and private bath plus the owner added a recreation room with pool table and seating areas. A pull-down stair gives access to the large, stand-up attic, providing more storage. The house is prewired for ethernet, video, and in-wall speakers. The exterior features much new hardscape, with a side entrance to the mudroom. The large 2 car detached garage The roof on this home was replaced just weeks ago, and the entire exterior, including the original redwood siding, ornamentation, and window casements were recently restored and painted in period colours, Home is less 1/4 quarter of a mile from the Metra station with restaurant and local pub. THIS HOME IS PART OF FLOSSMOOR HISTORY! Four families have owned this 1903 home. Tons of character and charm this is must see!!

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
March 11, 2023 — 617 days ago
Listing Office:
Select a Fee RE System, George Ayling (708-466-4093)
Office Phone:
708-466-4093
MLS ID:
11735688

Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Study, Recreation Room, Foyer, Mud Room, Enclosed Porch
Appliances:
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Cedar
Style:
American 4-Sq.
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
3 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
161
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
31014150200000

Utilities

Water:
Lake Michigan
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Select a Fee RE System, George Ayling

About Flossmoor, IL

Housing

Number of Units
4,405
Median Home Value
$246,393
Median Rent
$1,344

10.94% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.33% are vacant.

Commute

Car
42.18%
Public Transportation
11.85%
Walk to Work
0.82%
Work from Home
45.16%
Other
0.00%

The median travel time to work is 22 minutes.

People

Population
11,476
Median Age
41.50
Median Household Size
2.96

Education

High School
13.28%
Associate’s Degree
3.53%
Bachelor’s Degree
26.16%
Graduate Degree
33.21%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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