1402 Lathrop Avenue, River Forest, IL

$1,025,000

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5

Beds

6

Baths

3,503

Square feet

About 1402 Lathrop Avenue

Attractive red brick Colonial on a corner lot. The home was custom built in 1933 with a slate roof; bay windows and brick driveway. The home is walking distance to elementary & junior high schools with adjoining or nearby beautiful parks. North Ave is conveniently within walking distance to grocery stores; salons, a wide choice of cafes and restaurants. This home had 3 level's when it was built. However a 4th level of living space included a 2 room suite, wall to wall closest; work-study-hobby area and & private bath. Currently there are 5 bedrooms - 5 full baths and 2 half baths. The 1st floor has a suite ideal for guests; relatives or live in. The center entrance has a marble floor; a large closet with a window and an interior mail drop. The powder room which is located nearthe main entry; large closet and the interior to the finished basement complete with a wet bar. The sunken living room has oak flooring; a wood-buring fireplace; a large bay window with sitting room for art and plant display. There's a built in display case in the corner of the room that illiminates and lined with mirrors. The large sunroom in the front of the house was used as an office; music room and entertainment. The 2nd fireplace is located on the inside wall. This room is protected with privacy by the landscaping, but the wooden blinds allow the sunshine in the AM & PM. The formal dining room, kitchen and breakfast room are centrally located near the exits to the attached garage with brick driveway, a concrete patio and rear garden area. The spiral staircase that leads to the 2nd floor. Each of the 3 bedrooms have their own full baths and large tandem walk closet for linens and out of season clothes. The 3rd floor is a 2 room suite with a large bedroom and full bath and wall to wall closets. The tandem area is useful as a separate work-study-hobby space with built in bookcases, a storage closet and access to attic area. The galley kitchen was just updated with all new stainless appliances and has a separate butler pantry area and breakfast room. If you're looking to restore this home's vibe, this could be your home.

Features of 1402 Lathrop Avenue

MLS® # 12512337
Price $1,025,000
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 6.00
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
Square Footage 3,503
Year Built 1933
Type Residential
Sub-Type Detached Single
Style Colonial
Status Contingent

Community Information

Address 1402 Lathrop Avenue
Area River Forest
City River Forest
County Cook
State IL
Zip Code 60305

Amenities

Parking Spaces 4
Parking Side Driveway, No Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Driveway, Owned, Garage
# of Garages 2
Is Waterfront No
Has Pool No

Interior

Interior Features Dry Bar, 1st Floor Bedroom
Appliances Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, High End Refrigerator, Bar Fridge, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Cooktop, Range Hood, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace Yes
# of Fireplaces 3
Fireplaces Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
Stories 3 Stories
Has Basement Yes
Basement Partially Finished, Full

Exterior

Exterior Brick, Slate
Lot Description Corner Lot
Roof Slate
Foundation Concrete Perimeter

School Information

District 200
Elementary Willard Elementary School
Middle Roosevelt School
High Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Additional Information

Days on Market 62
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No
HOA Fees Freq. Not Applicable

Listing Details

OfficeExit Strategy Realty

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