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8531 Center Street

River Grove, IL 60171

5 beds
3 baths
– sqft
7,500 sqft lot
1926 build
– on site

Great opportunity to customize this jumbo all brick bungalow. Built in the early 1900s this 5 bed/3 bath home has generous rooms sizes, high ceilings and craftsmanship no longer seen. Situated on a 50 x 150 corner lot an abundance of light streams in from all angles. Heat is boiler with 3 window AC units. The full basement offers many options - as it has a full bath and is currently used for storage and has a workshop. Decorative fireplace in the living room with built in bookcases on either side and stained-glass windows. Hardwood floors throughout. Second floor is large and could be configured as a master suite with an additional bedroom. Bring your design ideas as the possibilities are endless. Once configured as a two flat with a second kitchen on the second floor, this home offers many multi-generational living opportunities and includes a brick 2 car garage at the rear of the property. Easy access to major expressways and close proximity to the Metra makes commutes to downtown Chicago and O'Hare airport hassle free. Home is sold in "as-is" condition with buyer responsible for Village of River Grove code requirements.

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

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MLS# 12145533 —

The Building

Year Built:

1926
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
New Construction:

No
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Disability Access:

No
Living Area Source:

Not Reported

Interior

Room Type:

Bedroom 5, Office, Sitting Room, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level
Rooms Total:

10
Interior Features:

First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement

Location

Directions:

Grand to Auxplaines St, North to Center St
Location:

85774

The Property

Parcel Number:

12263020060000
Property Type:

Residential
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions:

50X150
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2023
Tax Annual Amount:

7335.74

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

5

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3

The Listing

Virtual Tour Unbranded:

Virtual Tour
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas, Radiator(s)
Cooling:

Wall Unit(s)

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Water Source:

Lake Michigan

Appliances

Appliances:

Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Schools

Elementary School District:

85.5
Middle Or Junior School District:

85.5
High School District:

85.5

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:

2
Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$399,900

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,141
Taxes	$611
Insurance	$109
Utilities	N/A
Total	$2,861/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/3/25 Mar 3, 2025	Listed / Active	MRED	$399,900	31.1% (1.7% / YR)
4/27/07 Apr 27, 2007		MRED	$305,000

31% of nearby similar homes sold for over asking price

Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $10k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $35k over asking price.

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This house located in River Grove, IL 60171 is currently for sale for $399,900. 8531 Center Street is a – square foot house with 5 beds and 3 baths that has been on Estately for 3 days. This house is in the attendance area of River Grove School.

Listing courtesy of MRED, @properties Christie's International Real Estate, and Anne Rodia as distributed by MLS GRID.

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