8 Forest Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60540


$1,725,000

Sold
Status: Closed
Sqft: 5,732
Cost/Sqft: $312
Beds: 5
Baths: 7
Year Built: 2003
Property Taxes: $34,126
Days On Market: 1682
Lot Size: 0,34
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Description

You need to see this downtown Naperville custom home to appreciate the high end finishes and wonderful flow to the exciting floor plan. Every room has its own special features! TOTALLY REDONE IN EVERY ASPECT INSIDE & OUT WITHIN THE PAST 6 YEARS! EXECUTIVE FINISHES FROM THE BRICK AND STONE HARDSCAPE INCLUDING THE BRICK DRIVEWAY AND PRIVATE BACK COURTYARD TO THE REBUILT WRAPAROUND FRONT PORCH. SO SPACIOUS, YET SO WELCOMING & COMFORTABLE! ALL OF THE ORIGINAL HARDWOOD FLOORING WAS REPLACED WITH WIDE PLANK OAK. ALL OF THE MOLDINGS, CASEMENTS & BASEBOARDS WERE REPLACED AND INCREASED IN SIZE AND EVEN THE DOOR HEIGHT WAS INCREASED TO 8' FEET TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE 10' CEILINGS ON THE FIRST FLOOR! CUSTOM PLANTATION SHUTTERS WERE ADDED & THE INTERIOR DECOR WAS PROFESSIONALLY EXECUTED WITH GREAT FLAIR AND 1ST CLASS MATERIALS. YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU ARE IN A HIGH-END MODEL HOME! THE KITCHEN WAS TAKEN DOWN TO THE STUDS & REBUILT WITH HIGH-END CUSTOM WHITE CABINETRY THAT CREATIVELY EXTENDS ALL OF THE WAY TO THE 10 FOOT CEILINGS. THE GRANITE ON THE CENTER ISLAND IS 3" THICK & STUNNING. THE APPLIANCES ARE ALL PROFESSIONAL GRADE (DACOR AND KITCHEN AID) AND THE STUNNING "QUARTZITE" COUNTER TOP SURFACES ARE GENEROUS, TO SAY THE LEAST! ENTERTAINING IS EASY WITH THE DETAILED BUTLER'S PANTRY B/T THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM COMPLETE WITH A WALK IN CHINA PANTRY. THE KITCHEN IS OPEN TO THE COMFORTABLE FAMILY ROOM COMPLETE WITH A GAS FIREPLACE W/MARBLE SURROUND, BUILT-IN'S ON EITHER SIDE AND A CUSTOM RECESSED FLAT SCREEN TV MOUNTED ABOVE THE FPL THAT HAS DOORS THAT CAN BE CLOSED TO HIDE THE TV. THE MILLWORK DETAIL IS SIMPLY AMAZING! EASY ACCESS TO THE NEW SCREEN PORCH FROM THE FR-WITH TREX FLOORING, SKYLIGHTS, FANS & PLENTY OF ROOM TO RELAX AND FOR MEALS. EXIT HERE TO A PRIVATE COURTYARD SETTING WITH BRICK PAVERS & COLORFUL PLANTINGS. BACK INSIDE, YOU FLOW FROM THE KITCHEN BACK INTO THE LAUNDRY/MUDROOM & INTO THE CAR GUY'S DREAM 3+ CAR GARAGE WITH MANY CUSTOM BUILT IN-AND EPOXY FINISHED FLOOR AND IS AS SPOTLESS AS THE INTERIOR OF THE HOME! AS YOU EXIT THE GARAGE, YOU WILL ENJOY THE DETAIL ON THE EXTRA WIDE INTRICATE BRICK DRIVEWAY. WORK FROM HOME? YOU WILL LOVE THE PRIVACY AND DETAIL OF THE STUDY WITH ITS OWN WALK-IN CLOSET & DOORS TO THE FRONT PORCH. THE SECOND FLOOR OFFERS AN ENSUITE GUEST BR, A LIBRARY WORKSPACE, AND A WELL APPOINTED JACK & JILL BATH B/T BRS 3 AND 4. NOTE THE CUSTOMIZED WALK-IN CLOSETS IN EACH BR. THE PRIMARY BR SUITE IS COMPLETE WITH IT'S OWN STUNNING LUXURY BATH CUSTOMIZED FOR COMFORT. THE WALK-IN PRIMARY BR CLOSET IS ALSO OUTSTANDING AND FULLY CUSTOM FITTED. IT IS 29' X 14'... YES, THAT'S THE CLOSET!!! THE 3RD FLOOR IS QUITE VERSATILE- 5TH BEDROOM & FULL BATH AND AN OPEN SPACE THAT CAN ANYTHING YOU WISH... RECREATION, BALLET, OR A MEDIA ROOM. THE LOWER LEVEL BASEMENT WAS CUSTOM FINISHED IN THE SAME HIGH-END FINISHES THAT COMPLEMENT THOSE ABOVE GRADE & ADDS ABOUT 1800 SQUARE FEET OF COMFORT AND FUN! YOU WILL ENJOY A MEDIA AREA, A GAME ROOM, WORKOUT GYM, A BEAUTIFULLY FITTED FULL BATH & 2 AMAZING WALLS OF CUSTOM FITTED CLOSETS. AS PART OF THIS TOTAL RENOVATION, PLUMBING WAS UPGRADED, HOW WATER HEATERS REPLACED & BOTH THE SUMP & EJECTOR PIT REPLACED. OVER 7500 SF OF SUPERBLY DONE FINISHED SPACE ON ALL 4 LEVELS. JUST BLOCKS FROM ALL THAT DOWNTOWN NAPERVILLE HAS TO OFFER, YOU ARE JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM THE METRA, I-88, AND JUST BLOCKS FROM THE TOP RANKED DISTRICT 203 SCHOOLS. THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL FOUND IN THIS RESIDENCE IS RARELY SEEN DOWN TO EVEN THE SMALLEST OF DETAILS!

Property Specifics

Single Family
Victorian
2003
Full,English
No
0.34
Du Page
0 / Not Applicable
None
Lake Michigan
Public Sewer
11045140
0713309001

Nearby Schools

NAME: DISTRICT: DISTANCE:
Grade School
Naper Elementary School
203
Middle School
Washington Junior High School
203 Not in DB
High School
Naperville North High School
203 Not in DB

Property History

DATE: EVENT: PRICE: SOURCE:
20 Dec, 2013 Sold $1,335,000 MRED MLS
14 Nov, 2013 Under contract $1,475,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $1,488,888 MRED MLS
29 Jun, 2013 Listed for sale $1,498,888 MRED MLS
23 Jul, 2021 Sold $1,725,000 MRED MLS
9 Jun, 2021 Under contract $1,790,000 MRED MLS
Last price change $1,950,000 MRED MLS
7 Apr, 2021 Listed for sale $1,950,000 MRED MLS

Room Specifics

All Bedroom Info:
Total Bedrooms: 5
Bedrooms Above Ground: 5
Bedrooms Below Ground: 0
Second Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Third Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Fourth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: Carpet
Fifth Bedroom Info:
Dimensions: —
Location: —
Floor Type: —
Bathroom Info:
Full Bathrooms: 7
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Amenities: Whirlpool,Separate Shower,Double Sink
Bathroom in Basement: 1
Additional Rooms Info:
Rooms: Bedroom 5,Eating Area,Exercise Room,Foyer,Game Room,Library,Media Room,Recreation Room,Study,Walk In Closet
Basement: Full,English
Basement Description: Finished,Bathroom Rough-In

Other Specifics

3
Concrete Perimeter
Brick
Deck, Patio, Porch, Porch Screened, Brick Paver Patio, Storms/Screens
Cul-De-Sac,Landscaped,Wooded,Mature Trees
80 X 175
Finished
Full
Vaulted/Cathedral Ceilings, Skylight(s), Bar-Wet, Hardwood Floors, First Floor Laundry, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling - 10 Foot, Center Hall Plan, Coffered Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Special Millwork, Hallways - 42 Inch, Separate Dinin
Double Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Not in DB
Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Gas Log, Gas Starter

Tax History

Year Property Taxes
2013 $29,830
2021 $34,126

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