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1492 W Irving Park Road

Itasca, IL 60143

5 beds
3 baths
4,200 sqft
~1 acre lot
$190 per sqft
1921 build
– on site

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!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Baird & Warner as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12080123 —

The Building

Year Built:

1921
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Architectural Style:

Farmhouse
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Unfinished, Full
Exterior Features:

Patio
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Water-Softener Owned
Total SqFt:

4200
Total SqFt:

4200
Main SqFt:

2100
Upper SqFt:

2100
Living Area Source:

Estimated

Interior

Room Type:

Enclosed Porch Heated, Sitting Room, Sun Room, Bedroom 5, Other Room, Enclosed Porch, Storage
Rooms Total:

11
Interior Features:

Bar-Dry, Hardwood Floors, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room, Some Storm Doors
Door Features:

French Doors
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Decorative
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4200

Location

Directions:

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

8012

The Property

Parcel Number:

0212205009
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Landscaped, Mature Trees
Lot Size Dimensions:

47757
Lot Size Acres:

0.96
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

7711.54

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

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

Schools

Elementary School:

Medinah Primary School
Elementary School District:

11
Middle Or Junior School:

Medinah Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

11
High School:

Lake Park High School
High School District:

108

The Community

Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage Spaces:

4

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$799,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,278
Taxes	$642
Insurance	$219
Utilities	$262 See report
Total	$5,401/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/13/25 Mar 13, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$799,000

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This house located in Itasca, IL 60143 is currently for sale for $799,000. 1492 W Irving Park Road is a 4,200 square foot house with 5 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 34 days. This house is in the attendance area of Lake Park High School and Medinah Middle School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Baird & Warner, and Sabrina Conti Erangey as distributed by MLS GRID.

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