Veterans United Realty
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27W631 Elm Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185

$535,000 Asking Price

3 beds
3 baths
2,743  sqft
Built in 1960

Looking for a private home in the woods but with all the amenities of urban life? Well, here it is, 1.44 acres. The tiny neighborhood of Northwoods is nestled in the middle of the Timber Ridge Forest Preserve where wildlife and natural beauty abounds. Large windows throughout this home fill rooms with light and provide beautiful views in all directions. The custom kitchen is complete with beautiful granite counters, table, and island. The center of the spacious living room is a wood burning fireplace with a lovely view of the pond. The sunroom with four skylights and Saltillo tile floors offers a cozy place to relax. A large primary bedroom has a separate bathroom with a walk-in shower. Three-zone radiant heating provides comfortable warmth in the winter months, central AC keeps you cool . The laundry is conveniently located upstairs. The 2 car garage is heated. A secondary heat system and a whole-house backup generator provide redundancy and peace of mind. This corner lot borders the forest preserve on two sides with a pond for both kayaking and ice skating. Chickens have a custom coop and can stay if you're interested. An expansive lawn is surrounded by paths through beautiful gardens that bloom all season long. Mature oaks and hickories provide a canopy of shade for native plants. Just down the street you'll access the Prairie Path. Recent updates include:14kW whole house backup generator, New thermal pane windows throughout, Central air and secondary heat source, Upstairs: new ceilings, carpeting, doors, trim, paint throughout, Painted exterior of house, Aluminum soffits, Natural gas heated garage, Outdoor stone fire pit, Extended underground water access. This is truly a one of a kind home that makes you feel like you're on vacation every day!


Listing Status:
Backup
Date Added:
May 22, 2024 — 25 days ago
Listing Office:
Homesmart Connect LLC, Tracy Bushka (630-632-0950)
Office Phone:
630-632-0950
MLS ID:
12059996

Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Foyer, Library, Heated Sun Room, Other Room
Appliances:
Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
Dining:
Combined w/ LivRm
Basement:
None
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Cedar, Patio, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Shed(s)
Style:
Contemporary
Parking:
Garage, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

General:
3 Stories,Hillside

Location

HOA Amenities:
0.0, Not Applicable
Originating MLS:
mred
School District:
25
County:
DuPage

Lot

Zoning:
0401103009

Utilities

Water:
Private Well
Sewer:
Septic-Private

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5%-$500

This listing courtesy of:
Homesmart Connect LLC, Tracy Bushka

About West Chicago, IL

Housing

Number of Units
12,420
Median Home Value
$269,019
Median Rent
$1,146

21.82% of housing units are renter occupied.

3.83% are vacant.

Commute

Car
71.50%
Public Transportation
2.91%
Walk to Work
1.31%
Work from Home
22.84%
Other
1.24%

The median travel time to work is 22 minutes.

People

Population
37,036
Median Age
37.60
Median Household Size
3.15

Education

High School
25.94%
Associate’s Degree
7.05%
Bachelor’s Degree
20.37%
Graduate Degree
11.41%

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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