Veterans United Realty
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522 Linden Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

$999,900 Asking Price

7 beds
6 baths
Built in 1915

Rare opportunity to purchase this historically and architecturally significant residence located on the premier street of Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District in the HEART of Oak Park. Preserve the TIMELESS elegance of this MAGNIFICENT home while making it your own! Built in 1916, this expansive FULL BRICK and stone exterior home designed by Postle & Fischer and constructed by Guy & McClintock is situated on an impressive 100 x 176 Lot and features 7 beds + office, 4.2 baths, a beautiful backyard and a wide porte-cochere complemented by a driveway that extends from the street to the rear and 2 car garage with a 2-car parking pad. Entering upon the front porch, you are greeted with the most beautiful and stately front arched doors inviting you into the elegant foyer showcasing stunning intricate rich wood. The expansive first level offers a huge family room with cozy fireplace and bay windows bringing in a lot of sun, adjacent oversized sunroom and a grandiose entertainment-sized dining room adorned in the most magnificent wood finishes. So much character in the gourmet kitchen, complete with a separate breakfast room and butler 's pantry. The grand staircase leads you into the most spectacular office with distinguished arched windows and millwork. The second floor boasts 5 generous sized bedrooms including an ENORMOUS primary bedroom alongside a sun-drenched seating porch and 3 full bathrooms. You will find the 6th and 7th bedroom on the top floor along with the most majestic ballroom that offers versatility to suit your needs, characterized by its distinctive arched ceilings and abundant character. Additionally, the unfinished basement features a spacious laundry room, utility-work room, and ample storage. Please note sqft of each level: Basement 1542 sqft, First floor 2073 sqft, Second floor 2133 sqft and the Third floor 1851 sqft. This home is being sold AS-IS. Incredible location with easy access to downtown Oak Park, walking distance to elementary and high schools, Lindberg and Field Park, shops, restaurants, nightlife, public transportation and the train station. This is truly a majestic home at an address that can never be duplicated!!! Take advantage of the Illinois Historic Property Tax Freeze when renovating this home! Contact us for additional information regarding this program.


Listing Status:
Backup
Date Added:
September 12, 2024 — 28 days ago
Listing Office:
Compass, Rubina Bokhari (847-691-5055)
Office Phone:
847-691-5055
MLS ID:
12162537

Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Heated Sun Room, Recreation Room, Study, Enclosed Porch
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Dining:
Separate
Basement:
Full
A/C:
None
Heating:
Radiant
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Brick,Stone
Parking:
Garage,Space/s, Parking spaces: 4

Construction

General:
3 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
97
County:
Cook

Lot

Zoning:
16064210040000

Utilities

Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple

This listing courtesy of:
Compass, Rubina Bokhari

About Oak Park, IL

Housing

Number of Units
24,657
Median Home Value
$403,069
Median Rent
$1,277

41.79% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.28% are vacant.

Commute

Car
38.86%
Public Transportation
15.88%
Walk to Work
2.59%
Work from Home
41.35%
Other
0.48%

The median travel time to work is 22 minutes.

People

Population
52,394
Median Age
40.30
Median Household Size
2.52

Education

High School
8.38%
Associate’s Degree
5.08%
Bachelor’s Degree
31.82%
Graduate Degree
39.91%

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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