Veterans United Realty
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5 N Columbia Street, Naperville, IL 60540

$1,050,000 Asking Price

3 beds
4 baths
2,907  sqft
Built in 1915

Introducing the C. Harve Geiger House, built in 1915, once was the home to the North Central College president. This iconic residence sits in the highly coveted Historic District of Naperville. 5 N. Columbia is nestled on the corner of Benton & Columbia, two of the most desirable streets in the downtown area. This completely updated Victorian effortlessly blends luxury & convenience, providing modern amenities & easy access to town. You can truly enjoy the downtown lifestyle in this home since all of elements of older construction were expertly addressed by previous owner's master renovation including electrical, plumbing, insulation, HVAC, windows & doors, roof & siding. Current owners enhanced the lifestyle with their touches & impeccable maintenance. This east facing home is bathed in natural light, especially in the foyer & the inviting living room adorned with a gas fireplace. Separate dining room has original light fixture & sconces. Truly customized show kitchen has all the modern elements mixed with designer aesthetics. All inlayed cabinetry with magnetic closure. All cabinet panel covered, high-end appliances including a Sub Zero refrigerator, 2 SubZero drawers, warming drawer, dishwasher, hidden microwave & double pull out garbage. Design details such as hand painted door hardware from France (Quimper), handmade metal hood & Dacor vent, farm sink from England, pullout removable baskets, under counter cutting board, pantry cabinet with roll outs, appliance garage, subway tile backsplash & prep sink with disposal. 40" Viking range with 4 burners, grill & griddle with cutting board covers. Nova Blue Limestone countertops with hand-pounded edges makes for plenty of counter space in the cooking area. Large eating area has slider to outdoor oasis, beverage station with granite top and flows seamlessly into the spacious family room with new built in shelving & bench seat. Mud room off of the side door caters to the needs of a bustling family with built in hooks & seating - even the family dog can have his or her own entrance. 1st floor complete with a bedroom & full bath. Staircase leads to the 2nd floor loft perfect for an additional office or sitting area. Loft flanked by primary retreat with wood floors, wainscoting, vaulted ceiling, vintage stained glass inlays, walk in closet & built-in, drawer storage. Claw foot tub w/air jets welcomes you to the ensuite bath with radiant heated floors, frameless glass door shower w/seat, 2 shower heads, large linen closet in private toilet room. Opposite loft area is the 2nd bedroom w/ensuite bath & French door to balcony. Full, finished basement w/wet bar, media area, full bath, exercise/flex area, office that could be a 4th bedroom w/walk in, cedar lined closet and a finished crawl. The slate floor laundry room completes the basement with loads of storage. The yard is a tranquil oasis enveloped by lush landscaping & featuring a blue stone patio, built in grill and bar area w/seating and landscape lighting creating the perfect setting for outdoor enjoyment & entertaining. The professional landscaping is hitting perfect maturity, especially along Benton Avenue with the natural wall of privacy. Fenced in yard with artificial turf in the back and side for ease of maintenance. Off of the side porch is access to the two car, tandem garage w/7' tall garage door opening, a new storage loft, built in work bench & shelves, is plumbed for gas heat, has a separate 80 amp electric panel & is designed to accommodate a lift if needed w/industrial garage door opener. Other features include security system, radon mitigation system, whole home water filtration system, zoned heating & cooling, surround sound, maintenance free decking, reclaimed brick walk & driveway, permasealed basement w/dual sump pumps & battery backup. Do not miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of Naperville's history while relishing the convenience of town living & being in walking distance of everything. Just Stunning!


Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
June 28, 2024 — 5 days ago
Listing Office:
RE/MAX Professionals Select, Alexa Wagner (630-460-6256)
Office Phone:
630-460-6256
MLS ID:
12075728

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features
Rooms:
Foyer, Mud Room, Loft, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Office, Utility Room-Lower Level, Walk In Closet
Appliances:
Double Oven, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Wine Refrigerator
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
In Unit, Sink
Basement:
Full, English
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Fireplace:
Wood Burning, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Cedar, Balcony, Deck, Brick Paver Patio, Outdoor Grill
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
203
County:
DuPage

Lot

Zoning:
0818403009

Utilities

Utilities:
200+ Amp Service
Water:
Lake Michigan,Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5%-$495

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Professionals Select, Alexa Wagner

About Naperville, IL

Housing

Number of Units
60,469
Median Home Value
$423,670
Median Rent
$1,411

23.99% of housing units are renter occupied.

3.90% are vacant.

Commute

Car
46.77%
Public Transportation
6.03%
Walk to Work
0.79%
Work from Home
45.92%
Other
0.39%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
164,208
Median Age
39.50
Median Household Size
2.97

Education

High School
10.07%
Associate’s Degree
5.59%
Bachelor’s Degree
39.50%
Graduate Degree
29.42%

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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