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511 S Elmwood Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60304
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Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

SqFt3,733

Sqft

Welcome to the Gunderson on Elmwood! An extraordinary, fully renovated historic masterpiece where timeless architecture meets modern luxury. Designed by renowned architect Frank A. Gunderson for his daughter, this one-of-a-kind residence showcases exquisite original craftsmanship, including stunning stained-glass windows and tray ceilings! All while offering every modern convenience today's buyer desires. This exceptional home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 beautifully updated bathrooms, and three full finished levels of living space! Providing the perfect balance of elegance, comfort, and functionality. The designer kitchen with a separate breakfasts nook, opens seamlessly to expansive living and dining spaces! While the luxurious primary suite boasts a spa-inspired bathroom and an i mpressive custom walk-in closet worthy of a boutique. The finished basement offers additional living and entertaining space! Ideal for a recreation room, home gym, media room, or guest accommodations. Completely renovated in 2020, major improvements include: New HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Roof & Central Air. Situated in one of Oak Park's most desirable locations, you'll enjoy the convenience of close proximity to: Green and Blue CTA Lines, award winning schools, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and everything downtown Oak Park has to offer. Adding even more value, the sale includes the adjacent 507 S. Elmwood buildable lot on a separate PIN, creating an incredible opportunity for future development, expanded outdoor living, or long-term investment. A rare opportunity to own one of Oak Park's most iconic historic homes with the added benefit of a buildable lot offering luxury, history, and unmatched potential in one remarkable package. Schedule your private showing today.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $1,199,000

AD Id : 88894251

MLS Id : MRD12720853

Beds : 4

Living Area Size : 3,733

Year Built : 1910

Garage : 2

County : Cook

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Feature Features

  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 4 Room Types: Breakfast Room, Foyer, Enclosed Porch, Recreation Room, Bonus Room, Utility Room-Lower Level

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 10

    Interior Features

    1st Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room, Quartz Counters Roof: Asphalt Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Oven, Range Hood Laundry Features: Common Area

    Roofing Information

    Asphalt
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet Construction Materials: Stucco, Other
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Central Air WaterSource: Lake Michigan, Public

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1910

  • Lot Information

    Lot Dimensions: 90X133 Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Style: Victorian Sub Type: Detached Single Type Detached: 3 Stories

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$1199000

  • Tax Information

    Annual Tax: $22176.66 Tax Year: 2024 Parcel Number: 16182060290000 Tax Exemption: None

  • Parking Information

    Total Parking: 6 Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Owned, Garage Is Parking Included in Price: No

    Garage Information

    Garage Space: 2

    Homeowners Association Information

    Included Fees: None

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Longfellow Elementary School Junior High School: Percy Julian Middle School Senior High School: Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
  • Utility Information

    Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Lake Michigan, Public
  • Location Information

    City: Oak Park Direction: Garfield (W) past Ridgeland (S) on Elmwood to Home
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MLS: MRED #12720853 LISTED BY: LaToya Moore, Baird & Warner 312-242-1000 SOURCE: Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) (Listings courtesy of Midwest Real Estate Data LLC (MRED) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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