926 Sterling Ave, Flossmoor, IL 60422
FOR SALE0.4 ACRES

926 Sterling Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,750 sqft (on 0.40 acres)
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,750 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$649,900

Est. Mortgage $4,600/mo*

Local Information

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Description

This home is the best it's ever been - The owners have brought back the woodwork to its original glory, updating the systems, and building a large kitchen and family room to the rear of the home with a huge walk out deck the cover the entire rear of home. Close to the charming downtown shopping area of Flossmoor. This one of kind beautiful three-story American Four Square is located on a double lot with brick path and onto the enclosed porch, The original doors and knobs that lead you into and through the vestibule give you the first taste of the craftsmanship of years gone by that lies beyond. From the foyer you are open to the original parlor, used now as a music room. The formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, now being used as a study. Next is the large formal dining room, with built-ins and French doors, separated from the study by 8 foot and pocket doors. The rear of the home is the newest part of the addition thoughtfully laid out. The kitchen, breakfast and family room grouping offers slate floors and newer windows allowing in lots of natural light. The plus is all baths feature radiant heated floors, while other rooms feature antique filigreed radiators. The house has central air conditioning, with separate units for each of the three floors. A large deck has then newest composite decking wraps around the back and south side of the house. The staircase leading to the 2nd and 3rd floors is impressive. On the first floor, there are original, quarter sawn oak floors, while the second floor features cherry wood flooring. The master suite, with a walk-in closet and a very large bath with a huge shower and whirlpool soaking tub served by a dedicated hot water heater.. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. The laundry was added for convenience to this floor. The third floor is likely the household staff quarters with a bedroom and private bath plus the owner added a recreation room with pool table and seating areas. A pull-down stair gives access to the large, stand-up attic, providing more storage. The house is prewired for ethernet, video, and in-wall speakers. The exterior features much new hardscape, with a side entrance to the mudroom. The large 2 car detached garage The roof on this home was replaced just weeks ago, and the entire exterior, including the original redwood siding, ornamentation, and window casements were recently restored and painted in period colours, Home is less 1/4 quarter of a mile from the Metra station with restaurant and local pub. THIS HOME IS PART OF FLOSSMOOR HISTORY! Four families have owned this 1903 home. Tons of character and charm this is must see!!

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$173
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 926 Sterling Ave

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Study, Recreation Room, Enclosed Porch, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Laundry, Master Bedroom, Mud Room, Bedroom 4, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Foyer
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3750 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, DryerDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Wood Burning, Family RoomHas a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Accessibility: No Disability Access

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 180+

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1903
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: American 4-Sq.
Building
Construction Materials: CedarNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 31014150200000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $649,900Price Per Sqft: $173
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Location

Direction & Address
City: Flossmoor
School Information
Elementary School: Western Avenue Elementary SchoolElementary School District: 161Jr High / Middle School: Parker Junior High SchoolJr High / Middle School District: 161High School: Homewood-Flossmoor High SchoolHigh School District: 233

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 11735688

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: None

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5%-$495Buyer Agency Commission Type: See Remarks:
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 11735688

Additional Information

Mlg Can ViewMlg Can Use: IDX
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listing courtesy of: George Ayling
Select a Fee RE System
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#11735688

Price History for 926 Sterling Ave

DatePriceEventSource
07/17/2023$649,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11735688
07/01/2023ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11735688
03/11/2023$649,900Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11735688
11/02/2022ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11421932
10/21/2022$649,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11421932
10/14/2022$649,000ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11421932
06/02/2022$649,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11421932
02/13/2022ListingRemovedMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11283263
12/08/2021$649,000Listed For SaleMRED as distributed by MLS GRID #11283263
06/28/2001$230,000Sold
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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2021
Tax$9,914
Assessment$217,290
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926 Sterling Ave, Flossmoor, IL 60422 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,750 sqft single-family home built in 1903. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MRED as distributed by MLS GRID on Jul 17, 2023. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 11735688.