1492 W Irving Park RoadItasca, IL 60143

Description

BE A PART OF ITASCA HISTORY... be the fourth owner of this beautiful one acre estate. This lush oasis is completely hidden and nestled off Irving Park Rd. You most likely have driven by this estate before and didn't even notice it was there hidden amongst the greenery. Enjoy the serenity of your property that is completely enclosed with mature trees. This one+ acre property can technically be subdivided into two lots without any variance needed. Current owner recently got approval from the Village of Itasca to subdivide if desired. Endless possibilities here! Get ready to entertain and relax between your wide-open green space surrounding the house and your enclosed front porch-- perfect for sipping your morning coffee, daily happy hours, or fun evening soirees! One of the original farmers in Itasca built this farmhouse in the 1920s and it was and has always been coined as the famous "Baker Family Estate." This beautiful 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom traditional farmhouse will enchant and welcome you home. This residence exudes classic elegance while offering modern amenities. The original millwork will captivate you the moment you walk into the home. A complete restoration/rebuild of the property approximately 25-30 years ago. This beautifully updated residence features a spacious living room/great room with a cozy built in decorative fireplace, a couple of bright sunrooms, a nice den that could be used as a main floor office, and a formal dining room perfect for entertaining. The recently upgraded gourmet kitchen boasts sleek white countertops, stainless steel appliances, and ample cabinet space, with a dining area overlooking your wildly oversized backyard. Walking upstairs to the second floor, you'll find four generously sized bedrooms and a modern full bathroom with double sinks. Take yourself up one more floor up to the completely private and dedicated primary/master suite oasis including large walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom, office, and sitting area! After a long day, enjoy your professionally landscaped backyard, featuring a spacious patio for outdoor gatherings and a small relaxing pond. Since the modern restoration -- additional features and updates include recently replaced mechanicals, owned water softener system, freshly painted interiors and exterior, windows, and more! It is technically able to be subdivided into two approximate .5 acre lots. Located in a desirable location close to parks, schools, and shopping, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Welcome home!

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Style

Farmhouse

Year built

1921

Living area

4,200 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.96 acres

Lot dimensions

213x218x227x229

Garage spaces

4

Parking spaces

4

Ownership

Fee Simple

Days on market

209

MLS^® Listing#

12611165

Property Features

Interior

Dry Bar · Built-in Features · Walk-In Closet(s)

Appliances

Water Softener · Double Oven · Dishwasher · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer · Disposal · Stainless Steel Appliance(s) · Gas Cooktop · Humidifier

Cooling

Central Air · Wall Unit(s)

Heating

Natural Gas · Forced Air

Flooring

Hardwood

Fireplace

Living Room · Decorative

Basement

Unfinished · Full

Parking

Asphalt · Garage Door Opener · Detached · Garage

Laundry

Sink

Patio

Porch · Patio

Lot features

Landscaped

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Roof

Asphalt

Community

Curbs · Sidewalks

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Well

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Medinah Primary School

Middle

Medinah Middle School

High

Lake Park High School

District

Lake Park High School

Financial Details

Annual taxes

$8,199Tax year 2024

Parcel number

0212205009

Directions

IL-53/ S. Rohlwing Rd to W. Irving Park Rd, turn right. 1492 is on left hand side.