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River Forest,IL 60305
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,100 sqft
Price per Sqft $382
MLS Listing ID 12488837
Style Prairie
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1925
Annual Tax Amount $30,500
Tax Year 2023
Lot Size 0.330 Acres
Lot Dimensions 0.33
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Classic Buurma Brothers home in the heart of River Forest. This exceptional five-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence boasts a prime location and has been beautifully restored, expanded, and updated by its long-time owners. Blending timeless elegance with thoughtful modern updates, it offers the perfect balance of luxury and comfort. With 5,100 square feet of finished living space, 838 William Street offers a family four floors of unique living space. From a gourmet kitchen to an intimate sitting room, to a large, completely remodeled third floor studio, there is plenty of space to entertain and find quiet moments. Built in 1925, this home has distinctive Arts and Crafts and Prairie Style features throughout the house. Leaded-glass doors throughout the house have been meticulously restored and expanded, offering beautiful backgrounds to many rooms. Wood moldings have been painstakingly restored to their original beauty to provide warmth throughout the house. A large foyer sits in the middle of the first floor. Connected to the foyer is a large living room with a wood-burning fireplace that been restored to its original style. And the dining room, which seats 12 people, has also been restored to its Art Deco origins. A small butler's pantry connects the dining room with the kitchen. The gourmet kitchen is spacious and filled with light. It's many high-end features include custom Amish cabinetry with uplighting, granite counter tops and Italian-tile backsplashes, European appliances, six-burner gas stove top, and an island large enough to seat four adults. Access to the backyard is just off of the kitchen as is access to a sitting room with floor to ceiling Amish bookshelves and television bay. The second floor has been expanded to contain four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two additional rooms that can be used for many purposes. The primary bedroom has its own bathroom and two walk-in closets. A sitting room is attached to the primary bedroom and can be made private by closing the leaded glass doors. Three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms provide plenty of space for a family, and a room over the porte cochere can be used as an office or playroom. The third-floor walkup attic has been converted into a 600 square foot studio that can be used as a bedroom for siblings, playroom, or office. The studio is carpeted with its own climate control and is wired for cable. Finally, the finished deep-pour basement provides space for a variety of uses office, family room, or exercise room. The home sits on a third of an acre and has been completely landscaped with an in-ground sprinkler system and uplighting throughout the property. A flood control system was installed in 2016.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area River Forest
Rooms
Basement Finished,Full
Interior
Interior Features Dry Bar
Heating Natural Gas,Electric,Forced Air,Radiant,Radiator(s),Indv Controls,Zoned,Radiant Floor
Cooling Central Air,Zoned
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning,Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen
Equipment TV-Cable,Security System,CO Detectors,Sump Pump,Sprinkler-Lawn
Fireplace Y
Appliance Double Oven,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Freezer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Wine Refrigerator,Cooktop,Range Hood
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features Park,Tennis Court(s),Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Lights,Street Paved
Roof Type Tile
Building
Lot Description Landscaped
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Brick, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Level or Stories 3 Stories,Earth
Structure Type Brick
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Willard Elementary School
Middle Schools Roosevelt School
High Schools Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
School District 90 ,90, 200
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None