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324 Fairview Avenue

West Chicago, IL 60185

Name: Open House: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Start: 2025-04-12T13:30:00
End: 2025-04-12T15:30:00
Location: 324 Fairview Avenue

3 beds
2 baths
1,872 sqft
8,276 sqft lot
$192 per sqft
1920 build
– on site

Charming Historic Home with Timeless Character! Step into this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home that seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Full of warmth and personality, this residence boasts rich hardwood floors throughout, stunning woodwork, built-in bookshelves, and captivating architectural touches that make every room feel special. The spacious eat-in kitchen features an east-facing window above the sink-perfect for morning light-along with pull-out shelving, a convenient pantry, and newly added engineered hardwood floors that offer both style and durability. The main floor includes a bright home office, a formal dining room, a full bath, a cozy family room, and a generous living room ideal for gatherings. Step from the family room through sliding glass doors onto the deck-perfect for outdoor entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms and a full bathroom highlighted by a classic clawfoot tub with shower-a nod to the home's historic elegance. Modern updates include new ceiling fans and light fixtures throughout, as well as central air conditioning for year-round comfort. The dry, full basement offers incredible potential-easily transform it into an additional living area. It also includes a laundry space, workroom, and plenty of storage. The attached 2.5-car garage includes a new gas heater for added convenience. Recent 2024 Updates Include: New electrical box, Updated bathrooms with copper plumbing, New installed dishwasher, Engineered hardwood floors in kitchen and family room, New lighting fixtures and ceiling fans, Refinished all original hardwood floors, New gas dryer, New gas garage heater, New ridge vent for improved roof ventilation, Unbeatable Location: Just a short walk to Reed-Keppler Park, featuring Turtle Splash Water Park, fitness center, skate park, Wiggly Field dog park, playgrounds, and scenic trails. You're also minutes from Metra, shopping, dining, schools, and more. West Chicago offers a charming downtown vibe, easy access to nature, and a laid-back, outdoor-friendly lifestyle. This well-loved vintage beauty is being sold as-is and is ready for its next chapter. Come explore the land, fall in love, and put down roots!

Listing courtesy of MRED / Fathom Realty IL LLC as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 12326323 —

Upcoming Open Houses

Saturday, 4/12
1:30pm-3:30pm

The Building

Year Built:

1920
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Construction Materials:

Frame
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Unfinished, Exterior Entry, Block, Storage Space, Walk-Up Access, Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Window Features:

Blinds
Patio And Porch Features:

Deck
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

Water-Softener Owned, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
Total SqFt:

1872
Total SqFt:

2496
Main SqFt:

1248
Upper SqFt:

624
Basement SqFt:

624
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Storage
Rooms Total:

7
Interior Features:

1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
Door Features:

Sliding Glass Door(s)
Laundry Features:

In Unit

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1872

Location

Directions:

Route 59 to Washington, West on Washington to Garden Ave, North on Garden to Fairview, West to Home.
Location:

25832

The Property

Parcel Number:

0403315029
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A,D
Lot Features:

Sloped
Lot Size Dimensions:

65 X 130
Lot Size Acres:

0.19
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

7139

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3

Baths

Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Turner Elementary School
Elementary School District:

33
Middle Or Junior School:

Leman Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

33
High School:

Community High School
High School District:

94

The Community

Community Features:

Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Association Fee Includes:

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Parking Total:

4.5
Parking Features:

Concrete, Heated Garage, On Site, Attached, Driveway, Additional Parking, Alley Access, Basement, Storage, Owned, Garage
Garage Spaces:

2.5

Extra Units

Other Structures:

None

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$360,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$1,927
Taxes	$594
Insurance	$99
Utilities	$218 See report
Total	$2,838/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/4/25 Apr 4, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$360,000	12.5% (6.8% / YR)
6/1/23 Jun 1, 2023		MRED	$320,000	-3.0%
5/3/23 May 3, 2023		MRED	$329,900

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Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $10k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $30k over asking price.

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This house located in West Chicago, IL 60185 is currently for sale for $360,000. 324 Fairview Avenue is a 1,872 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths that has been on Estately for 7 days. This house is in the attendance area of Turner Elementary School, Community High School, and Leman Middle School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, Fathom Realty IL LLC, and Alecia Lenertz as distributed by MLS GRID.

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324 Fairview Avenue

West Chicago, IL 60185