415 N Elmwood Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

$1,125,000 Asking Price

5 beds
3 baths
3,600  sqft
Built in 1904

Stately prairie four square centrally located in coveted Frank Lloyd Wright Historic district. Built by noted Danish Oak Park builder, August Christenson, for prominent Chicago businessman, CJ Johnson, it's been in the same family for generations, impeccably maintained and sensibly upgraded from the horse and buggy era to the space age. It's near everything making OP desirable - farmer's market, Ridgeland Commons Athletic center, schools, libraries, shopping, dining, entertainment, public transportation, and yet is a quiet, peaceful retreat. Oak Park's proximity to all the city has to offer and O'Hare is an added plus. The hallmarks of a Scandinavian aesthetic and American arts & crafts, which this home exemplifies, are natural materials, lack of ostentation and contrivance and, most importantly, nature- it's beauty and tranquility are always an integral part of a residence. This home's prominent characteristic is a craftsman interior of -grained old wood, built- ins, cozy fireplace, stained glass, wainscoting. These make you feel sheltered, secure, comfy inside. Large windows, porches, abundant greenery lure you outside to commune with nature in your lovely, private garden. It's country living in a refined urban setting. You enter through an elegant, dramatic 30 X10 porch partially screened by white pines. A deck in the secluded rear garden has a Viking cooktop/rotisserie/grill and handmade picnic table. It overlooks an expansive, lush, fenced garden with specimen trees. There are 2 rear patios, one with a firepit. A bright airy country kitchen with a large pantry between it and the formal dining room is for simple, everyday life with everything in easy reach. All four 2nd floor bedrooms are light and airy, punctuated with green views. One has a balcony. There's a mid-century modern bath. The 3r floor bedroom, occupying the entire floor, is a quiet sanctuary with antique wainscoting, full bath. The modern basement with heated floors was architecturally designed as an adaptable space. It can be your family room, gym, children's space, for guests & in-laws, it's fitted for quick installation of an additional light kitchen, if you desire. It has a private entrance, Bose sound system, spa bath with steam shower, Bain Ultra aromatherapy/chromotherapy/thalassotherapy tub, laundry room. There's a 2-car garage w adjacent exterior space for additional cars. The home's many updates include total rewiring, sprinkler system, landscape lighting with 250 volts in the garage to support an ev charger, rare 3 zone pump driven radiant heat, 2 Bradford White water heaters, sump pump, backflow preventer, new sewer line, replacement windows tilting in for cleaning, and more. Space Pac AC includes the attic. The village has just installed a new green alley.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Skylight(s), Sauna/Steam Room, Hardwood Floors, Heated Floors, In-Law Arrangement, Separate Dining Room
Rooms:
Bedroom 5
Master Bath:
Separate Shower,Steam Shower,Full Body Spray Shower,Soaking Tub
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood
Dining:
Separate
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Closet, Sink
Basement:
Full
A/C:
Central Air, Space Pac, Electric
Heating:
Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s), Zoned
Fireplace:
Gas Log, Fireplaces: 1
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Frame,Wood Siding, Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens, Outdoor Grill, Fire Pit, Other
Style:
American 4-Sq.
Parking:
Side Apron, Parking spaces: 3

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt
General:
2 Stories, Stone

Location

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

Lot

Zoning:
16072040160000

Utilities

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

Financial

Source:
mred
Ownership:
Fee Simple
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.5% LESS $350

This listing courtesy of:
iRealty Flat Fee Brokerage, Vanessa Carlson

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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