244 Forest View Avenue, Wood Dale, Illinois 60191

Subdivision > Branigars

$675,000

For Sale
Status: Active
Sqft: 3,820
Cost/Sqft: $177
Beds: 4
Baths: 4
Year Built: 1940
Property Taxes: $7,940
Days On Market: 67
Lot Size: 0,45

Description

Welcome to this spacious and beautifully updated brick Georgian in Wood Dale, offering the perfect blend of timeless character, modern updates, and exceptional versatility. Fully renovated in 2023, this impressive home features 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, along with additional improvements completed since the renovation, including a new roof and kitchen pantry. The main level welcomes you with 2 spacious bedrooms and full bathroom, while the thoughtfully designed layout continues upstairs with additional bedrooms, including a generous primary suite featuring a private full bathroom and walk-in closet. The beautifully updated designer kitchen showcases white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, a farmhouse sink, and stainless-steel appliances, opening to an expansive family room addition with soaring cathedral ceilings, a modern fireplace, and sliding doors leading to a large wood deck. The finished basement provides an exceptional extension of the living space, complete with exterior access, an additional bedroom, full updated bathroom, living and family room areas, entertainment space, and additional kitchen. This versatile lower level is ideal for extended family, guests, entertaining, recreation, or a separate living arrangement. Additional features include new windows, new hardwood flooring, updated mechanicals, and a newer washer and dryer. Outside, enjoy the gorgeous oversized backyard, complete with a spacious deck and shed, perfect for summer gatherings, outdoor entertaining, recreation, or simply relaxing in your own private retreat. The oversized 2 -car garage offers an EV charging outlet for electric vehicles, adding modern convenience for today's homeowners. New landscaping completes this exceptional property. With its 2023 renovation, thoughtful updates, generous living spaces, EV-ready garage, and oversized lot, this home offers the space, flexibility, and modern comfort today's buyers are looking for. A must-see!

Property Specifics

Single Family
—
—
1940
2023
Unfinished, Full
1,588
Brick
Asphalt
CUSTOM
No
0.45
—
Branigars
0 / Not Applicable
None
Well
Public Sewer
Central Air
Gas, Forced Air
12745727
0316201037

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Westview Elementary School
7 —
Middle School
Wood Dale Junior High School
7 Not in DB
High School
Fenton High School
100 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
6 Dec, 2022 Sold $300,000 MRED MLS
10 Nov, 2022 Under contract $325,000 MRED MLS
— Last price change $359,000 MRED MLS
21 Jul, 2022 Listed for sale $399,000 MRED MLS
20 Jun, 2023 Sold $529,000 MRED MLS
19 May, 2023 Under contract $529,000 MRED MLS
17 May, 2023 Listed for sale $529,000 MRED MLS
9 Sep, 2026 Listed for sale $675,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 4
Bedrooms Below Ground: 1
Master Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 13X12
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 10X18
Location: —
Floor Type: Hardwood
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 12X14
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: 10X13
Location: Basement
Floor Type: Hardwood
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 4
Partial Bathrooms: 0
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
Bathroom in Basement: 0
Dining Room Info:
Dimensions: 11X12
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Kitchen Info:
Dimensions: 10X18
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Laundry Room Info:
Dimensions: 7X10
Location: Basement
Floor Type: Other
Living Room Info:
Dimensions: 20X20
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: Hardwood
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Family Room, Media Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 5
Basement: Unfinished, Full
First Additional Room Info:
Name: Family Room - Down
Dimensions: 12X25
Location: Basement
Floor Type: —
Second Additional Room Info:
Name: Media Room
Dimensions: 8X25
Location: Basement
Floor Type: —
Third Additional Room Info:
Name: Kitchen- 2nd
Dimensions: 11X13
Location: Basement
Floor Type: —
Fourth Additional Room Info:
Name: Bedroom 5
Dimensions: 11X14
Location: Main Level
Floor Type: —

Other Specifics

2
Concrete Perimeter
Asphalt, Circular Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Garage Owned, Detached
Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink
Hardwood
Deck
Fenced
Workshop, Shed(s)
Fire Pit
Wooded, Mature Trees
100 X 195
Unfinished
Full
Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Separate Dining Room
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Range Hood, Water Softener
Not in DB
Street Lights, Street Paved
—
Electric

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2022 $6,507
2023 $6,963
2026 $7,940

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