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$1,199,000
16 Days On Site

511 S Elmwood Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
3,733
SqFt
$321
/SqFt
1910
Built
County:
Cook
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Baird & Warner
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Welcome to the Gunderson on Elmwood! An extraordinary, fully renovated historic masterpiece where timeless architecture meets modern luxury. Designed by renowned architect Frank A. Gunderson for his daughter, this one-of-a-kind residence showcases exquisite original craftsmanship, including stunning stained-glass windows and tray ceilings! All while offering every modern convenience today's buyer desires. This exceptional home features 4 spacious bedrooms, 3.5 beautifully updated bathrooms, and three full finished levels of living space! Providing the perfect balance of elegance, comfort, and functionality. The designer kitchen with a separate breakfasts nook, opens seamlessly to expansive living and dining spaces! While the luxurious primary suite boasts a spa-inspired bathroom and an impressive custom walk-in closet worthy of a boutique. The finished basement offers additional living and entertaining space! Ideal for a recreation room, home gym, media room, or guest accommodations. Completely renovated in 2020, major improvements include: New HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Roof & Central Air. Situated in one of Oak Park's most desirable locations, you'll enjoy the convenience of close proximity to: Green and Blue CTA Lines, award winning schools, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, and everything downtown Oak Park has to offer. Adding even more value, the sale includes the adjacent 507 S. Elmwood buildable lot on a separate PIN, creating an incredible opportunity for future development, expanded outdoor living, or long-term investment. A rare opportunity to own one of Oak Park's most iconic historic homes with the added benefit of a buildable lot offering luxury, history, and unmatched potential in one remarkable package. Schedule your private showing today.

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Price 
$1,199,000
Days On Site 
16 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,733 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
N/A
Year Built 
1910
MLS® Number 
12720853
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$22,176.66
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
Other
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
7 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoStatus changed to Active
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Direction Faces 
East
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
ConcreteGarage Door OpenerDetachedGarage
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Public Sewer
Style 
Victorian
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)OvenRange Hood
Basement 
FinishedFull
Cooling 
Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Living RoomWood Burning
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
HardwoodCarpet
Heating 
Forced Air
Interior 
Entrance FoyerWalk-In Closet(s)Open Floorplan
Laundry Features 
Common Area
Window Features 
ScreensDrapes
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 15X16Level - Second
Bedroom 3 
Dimensions - 13X20Level - Third
Bedroom 4 
Dimensions - 13X24Level - Third
Bonus Room 
Dimensions - 19X8Level - Basement
Breakfast Room 
Dimensions - 8X11Level - Main
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 13X15Level - Main
Enclosed Porch 
Dimensions - 33X7Level - Main
Family Room 
Foyer 
Dimensions - 6X22Level - Main
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 13X15Level - MainDescription - Island,Custom Cabinetry
Laundry 
Dimensions - 13X15Level - Basement
Living Room 
Dimensions - 13X28Level - Main
Master Bedroom 
Dimensions - 19X13Level - Second
Recreation Room 
Dimensions - 12X24Level - Basement
Utility Room-Lower Level 
Dimensions - 13X15Level - Basement
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
StuccoOther
Patio And Porch 
Porch
Roof 
Asphalt
Windows/Doors 
ScreensDrapes
Community Features
Community Features 
ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS Area 
Oak Park
School District 
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Township 
Oak Park
Schools
School District
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Elementary School
Longfellow Elementary School
Middle School
Percy Julian Middle School
High School
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Baird & Warner



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