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$399,000
10 Days On Site

523 E Elmwood Avenue
West Chicago, IL 60185

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
3
Beds
2
Total Baths
1
Full Bath
1
Partial Bath
1,680
SqFt
$238
/SqFt
1929
Built
Subdivision:
Columbia Park
County:
DuPage
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Baird & Warner
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Discover timeless character in this beloved American Foursquare, nestled in West Chicago's historic district. This three-story home blends original charm with thoughtful updates, including a completely remodeled kitchen in 2026 and 2023 replacement windows designed to complement the home's original architecture. Beautiful woodwork, hardwood floors, a stunning staircase, leaded-glass bookcases, mirrored dining room buffet, and charming butler's pantry showcase its historic appeal. Two wood-burning fireplaces add warmth and character. Upstairs, find two spacious bedrooms, one with its own fireplace and two closets, plus a beautifully updated bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower. The vaulted third-floor attic with skylights offers exciting potential for a private primary suite or additional living space. The basement is already framed and ready for your finishing touches. Outside, enjoy a generous side yard, detached two-car garage, and additional parking. A rare opportunity to enjoy historic charm, modern updates, and room to make this home your own!

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Listing Snapshot
PriceΒ 
$399,000
Days On SiteΒ 
10 Days
BedroomsΒ 
3
Inside Area (SqFt)Β 
1,680 sqft
Total BathsΒ 
2
Full BathsΒ 
1
Partial BathsΒ 
1
Lot SizeΒ 
0.32 Acres
Year BuiltΒ 
1929
MLS NumberΒ 
12794549
StatusΒ 
Active
Property TaxΒ 
$8,715
HOA/Condo/Coop FeesΒ 
N/A
Sq Ft SourceΒ 
Assessor
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
yesterdayListing updated with changes from the MLS
yesterdayStatus changed to Active
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
AcresΒ 
0.32
Direction FacesΒ 
South
FoundationΒ 
Concrete Perimeter
GarageΒ 
Yes
Garage SpacesΒ 
2
ParkingΒ 
AsphaltNo GarageDetachedGarage
Parking SpacesΒ 
2
Property Sub TypeΒ 
Single Family Residence
SewerΒ 
Public Sewer
StyleΒ 
American 4-Sq.
Water SourceΒ 
Public
Interior Features
AppliancesΒ 
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerDisposalStainless Steel Appliance(s)Gas CooktopGas Oven
BasementΒ 
UnfinishedFull
CoolingΒ 
Central Air
ElectricΒ 
Circuit Breakers
FireplaceΒ 
Yes
Fireplace FeaturesΒ 
Living RoomWood BurningMasonry
FireplacesΒ 
2
FlooringΒ 
HardwoodCarpet
HeatingΒ 
Forced Air
InteriorΒ 
Entrance FoyerCathedral Ceiling(s)Built-in FeaturesBookcases
Laundry FeaturesΒ 
Gas Dryer HookupLaundry Chute
Window FeaturesΒ 
ScreensSkylight(s)Window Treatments
AtticΒ 
Dimensions - 24X17Level - Third
Bedroom 2Β 
Dimensions - 11X14Level - Second
Bedroom 3Β 
Dimensions - 18X21Level - Third
Bedroom 4Β 
DenΒ 
Dimensions - 7X17Level - Main
Dining RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 12X14Level - Main
Enclosed PorchΒ 
Dimensions - 8X12Level - Main
Family RoomΒ 
FoyerΒ 
Dimensions - 5X8Level - Main
KitchenΒ 
Dimensions - 11X14Level - MainDescription - Eating Area-Breakfast Bar,Eating Area-Table Space,Updated Kitchen
LaundryΒ 
Living RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 14X26Level - Main
Master BedroomΒ 
Dimensions - 10X21Level - Second
Other RoomΒ 
Dimensions - 11X8Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Construction DetailsΒ 
StuccoPlaster
FencingΒ 
Fenced
Lot FeaturesΒ 
Corner Lot
Patio And PorchΒ 
Porch
RoofΒ 
Asphalt
Windows/DoorsΒ 
ScreensSkylight(s)Window Treatments
Community Features
Accessibility FeaturesΒ 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Community FeaturesΒ 
ParkCurbsSidewalksStreet Lights
MLS AreaΒ 
West Chicago
School DistrictΒ 
Community High School
TownshipΒ 
Winfield
Schools
School District
Community High School
Elementary School
Turner Elementary School
Middle School
Leman Middle School
High School
Community High School
Listing Courtesy of MRED as distributed by MLS Grid of Baird & Warner



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Last checked: 2026-11-06 10:15 AM UTC
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