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209 Forest Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60302

5 beds
6 baths
4,509 sqft
14,475 sqft lot
$307 per sqft
1894 build
– on site

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The Hayden House designed by architect William K. Johnston in 1893 sits prominently on an elevated 75 X 193 lot. The current owners have restored, updated and expanded the house during their tenure. Because of their sensitive restoration the house was granted historic landmark status in 2017. The stunning, rebuilt wraparound porch greets you and welcomes you into the grand foyer with a working FP, turret sitting area and 1/2 bath. Off this elegant entrance, a traditional double living room allows for the placement of a piano, multiple sitting areas and another working fireplace. This room opens to the glassed-in portion of the wraparound porch which serves as a sunroom for many months of the year. The dining room is gracious in size and opens into the versatile yet formal butler's pantry before you enter the kitchen. The kitchen is a joy for any creative cook and was updated with creamy white, handcrafted cabinetry and top quality appliances. The kitchen opens directly to the newer family room. During construction the sellers added a full bath to this space. Both rooms enjoy expansive views of the large fenced-in backyard. There is a huge deck off the family room that is great for entertaining. The sellers also removed the old garage and built a custom, 4 car garage with an additional single spot for guest parking. Two staircases to the 2nd floor where you will find a primary bedroom and bath and 3 additional ample bedrooms, one with an original decorative fireplace. There is also a large hall bath with a garden tub. The 3rd floor is massive and has areas for a bedroom, office, media room and fun turret room, there is also a full bath on this floor. This floor is truly flex space. The basement has teriffice ceiling height, a summer kitchen, rec room, workout room, bedroom, full bath, laundry and storage too. This house has style, location and excellent condition all wrapped up in one beautiful package.

Listing courtesy of MRED / @properties Christie's International Real Estate as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 11725513 —

The Building

Year Built:

1894
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Architectural Style:

Queen Anne
Basement:

Full
Exterior Features:

Deck, Porch
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

5770
Total SqFt:

5770
Main SqFt:

2159
Upper SqFt:

2319
Lower SqFt:

1292
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Recreation Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Deck, Enclosed Porch
Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Full Bath, Historic/Period Mlwk
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Gas Log, Decorative
Fireplace Location:

Living Room,Other

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4509

Location

Directions:

Harlem to Chicago Ave., E to Forest Ave., S to 209
Location:

90891
Location:

90240

The Property

Parcel Number:

16071140180000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Dimensions:

75 X 193
Zero Lot Line:

No
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2021
Tax Annual Amount:

31491.1

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

6
Full Baths:

5
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan, Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator

Schools

Elementary School:

Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoo
Elementary School District:

97
Middle Or Junior School:

Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

97
High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
High School District:

200

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Off Alley
Parking Onsite:

Yes
Parking Ownership:

Owned
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

4
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/19/23 Apr 19, 2023	Sold	MRED	$1,385,000

House Sold on 4/19/2023

$1,385,000

Listing provided by broker:

Greer Haseman

@properties Christie's International Real Estate

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209 Forest Avenue

Oak Park, IL 60302