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523 E Chicago Avenue

Naperville, IL 60540

3 beds
3 baths
2,125 sqft
7,841 sqft lot
$251 per sqft
1917 build
– on site

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A JEWEL truly in the HEART OF DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE. Just 3 blocks to grade school, 4 blks to town, 9 blks to METRA! Exquisite Craftsman-style all-brick home originally owned by the editor of Naperville Sun. SPECTACULAR MILLWORK. Frank Lloyd Wright inspired "Ball-in-Square" lighting. Stained glass panels. Built-in cabinetry. NEWER WHITE KITCHEN with shaker-style cabinets, stainless appliances, granite counters. Master bedroom features unique Honduran mahogany closet wall and attached sitting room. 2nd floor offers a recently renovated SHARED FULL BATH featuring a one-of-a-kind soaking tub/shower enclosure. Partially finished basement features brick paver flooring, commercial-grade True wine fridge, and another one-of-a-kind period-appropriate full bathroom. Walk-up unfinished attic - ideal for storage. Large partially fenced yard w/ sprinkler system. COPPER gutters. Newer TEAR-OFF ROOF (2015). Large 2Car Gar w/epoxy floor. Walk to highly-acclaimed SD203 schools, downtown shops and restaurants, Riverwalk and parks. Truly one-of-a-kind opportunity! PLEASE VIEW 3D Matterport Tour of property layout. Visit online at www.523EChicago

Listing courtesy of MRED / Keller Williams Infinity as distributed by MLS GRID

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MLS# 10746149 —

The Building

Year Built:

1917
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Direction Faces:

South
Basement:

Partial
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Deck,Brick Paver Patio
Disability Access:

No
Other Equipment:

CO Detectors,Ceiling Fan(s)
Living Area Source:

Landlord/Tenant/Seller

Interior

Room Type:

Sitting Room,Foyer,Sun Room,Recreation Room,Bonus Room,Other Room
Rooms Total:

9
Interior Features:

Hardwood Floors,Built-in Features,Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Fireplace Location:

Living Room
Laundry:

Other
Laundry:

Basement
Laundry:

13X11
Laundry:

Curtains/Drapes
Laundry Features:

Sink

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2125

Location

Directions:

Washington to Chicago, E to Home
Location:

24695
Location:

23120

The Property

Parcel Number:

0818322015
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Landscaped
Lot Size Dimensions:

65 X 133 X 63 X 116
Lot Size Acres:

0.18
Rural:

N
Waterfront:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2019
Tax Annual Amount:

9031.96

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3

Baths

Baths:

3
Full Baths:

2
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Radiators
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer,Sewer-Storm
Electric:

200+ Amp Service
Water Source:

Lake Michigan,Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer

Schools

Elementary School:

Ellsworth Elementary School
Elementary School District:

203
Middle Or Junior School:

Washington Junior High School
Middle Or Junior School District:

203
High School:

Naperville North High School
High School District:

203

The Community

Community Features:

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

None
Association Fee Frequency:

Not Applicable

Parking

Garage Type:

Detached
Garage Spaces:

2
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
8/28/20 Aug 28, 2020	Sold	MRED	$535,000

House Sold on 8/28/2020

$535,000

Listing provided by broker:

Karen Marposon

Keller Williams Infinity

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523 E Chicago Avenue

Naperville, IL 60540