Homes for sale - 838 William Street, River Forest, IL 60305

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Serene Realty, Inc

info@serenerealtyinc.com +1(312) 650-7940

Listed by Ryan Cherneyof Circle One Realty

$ 1,950,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

5,100 SqFt

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$ 1,950,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save

5 Beds

3.5 Baths

5,100 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

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

Community Park, Tennis Court(S), Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

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

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Wine Refrigerator, Cooktop, Range Hood

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Y/N true

Roof Type Tile

Building

Lot Description Landscaped

Story 3 Stories, Earth

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

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

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2600 S. Michigan Ave., STE 102, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States

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838 William Street River Forest, IL 60305