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542 Johnson Avenue

Frankfort, IL 60423

5 beds
4 baths
2,740 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$193 per sqft
1992 build
– on site

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Enchanting 5-6 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Colonial in the Brookside subdivision with streets named to honor past presidents, close to the Lincoln Highway/LaGrange shops and downtown Frankfort restaurants, with a straight shot to I-57 or I-80, and about a half mile to Old Plank Road Trail. * Step into the all-hardwood floor main-level with dual formal Living/Dining Rooms situated on either side of the foyer, each with scalloped ceilings, cove moulding millwork, and white trim. * Amble down the main hallway past the updated half bath and into the large Family Room, complete with a gas fireplace that can heat the entire room, a wall of windows, open to the dinette and kitchen with sliding door access to the patio. * The 3-year-young kitchen features stylish shaker cabinetry, light granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and a country kitchen sink centered under a cathedral bump-out, complete with windows on all three walls providing loads of natural light. * The first floor offers a optional/secondary owners' Bedroom that can flex as an office, complete with his-and-her closets and a full bathroom with a shiplap wall. * Roam upstairs to find the Primary Bedroom en suite with a deep tray ceiling, an amazing 18x7 walk-in closet, and full bathroom with double sinks, jetted tub, and separate shower. * Three more large bedrooms complete the upstairs. * Meander into the basement to find another bedroom that can flex as exercise/hobby/workshop space, a large Recreation Room with a ventless fireplace, a Utility Room, and Storage Room. * Stroll into the yard to find a full concrete patio with canopy, a built-in stone fire pit, and a side yard with tons of low-maintenance greenspace with the help of a sprinkler system, and an invisible fence to boot. * With newer roof/siding/windows, updated decor, heated three-car epoxied-floor garage, new light fixtures, all located on over a third-acre lot in the heart of Frankfort, this home is offered at an incredible value.

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MLS# 11411572 —

The Building

Year Built:

1992
Rebuilt:

No
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Model:

2-STORY
Roof:

Asphalt
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Patio
Disability Access:

No
Total SqFt:

2740
Total SqFt:

4240
Below Grade Finished Area:

1200
Main SqFt:

1500
Upper SqFt:

1240
Basement SqFt:

1500
Unfinished Basement SqFt:

300
Living Area Source:

Assessor

Interior

Room Type:

Eating Area, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6, Foyer, Recreation Room, Walk In Closet, Utility Room-Lower Level, Terrace, Storage
Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, First Floor Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Some Carpeting
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Insert
Fireplace Location:

Family Room

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

2740

Location

Directions:

LaGrange to Lincoln Highway WEST to Washington Parkway SOUTH to southeast corner house on Johnson.
Location:

60021
Location:

87537

The Property

Parcel Number:

1909213080010000
Property Type:

Residential
Location:

A
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Dimensions:

165.2X102.4X165.7X102.6
Lot Size Acres:

0.38
Waterfront:

false
Additional Parcels:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2020
Tax Annual Amount:

9555.02

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Bedrooms Possible:

6

Baths

Baths:

4
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

1

The Listing

Short Sale:

Not Applicable
Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Natural Gas
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Community Well

Appliances

Appliances:

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

Schools

Elementary School:

Chelsea Elementary School
Elementary School District:

157C
Middle Or Junior School:

Hickory Creek Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District:

157C
High School:

Lincoln-Way East High School
High School District:

210

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Brookside II
Community Features:

Park
Association Fee:

50
Association Fee Includes:

Other
Association Fee Frequency:

Annually
Master Assoc Fee Frequency:

Not Required

Parking

Garage Type:

Attached
Garage Spaces:

3
Garage Onsite:

Yes
Garage Ownership:

Owned

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
7/15/22 Jul 15, 2022	Sold	MRED	$530,000	0.2%
6/13/22 Jun 13, 2022	Sold Subject To Contingencies	MRED	$529,000
5/21/22 May 21, 2022	Listed / Active	MRED	$529,000

House Sold on 7/15/2022

$530,000

Listing provided by broker:

Mary Kaley

Baird & Warner

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542 Johnson Avenue

Frankfort, IL 60423