About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 24012 W Newkirk Drive in Plainfield, IL is listed for $499,000 ($135 per sqft). Built in 1880, the home offers 3,700 sqft of living space on a 0.55 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1880
  • 0.55 acre lot
  • 3 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1880

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Exceptional opportunity awaits in this vintage gem on a rare half acre plus in town lot, unbeatable location just blocks from downtown Plainfield away from hecticness, the original home was first built approximately 1870 just east of the current location then relocated circa 1928 to the current location set on a 8' deep concrete basement foundation

, a well designed 1992 eclectic addition integrates seamlessly into the original home, interior addition completions remain unfinished allowing for new owner personalization, original detailing runs throughout the home combining with modern updating, 2 covered front entries, 10' primary first floor ceilings, 9' second floor ceilings, kitchen boasts

ample cabinetry with one-of-a kind granite/stainless counters-eat at bar and modern stainless appliances, relocation of the floor to ceiling hutch cabinet bank would allow opening of the existing kitchen into the dining area for connectivity and improved flow, wood french doors lead to a perfectly placed sunroom facing East for all natural light bu

t no direct sun heat boasts pegged hardwood flooring and slider access to outside, numerous original built-ins, addition includes a spacious vaulted family room with 20' peak ceiling-radiant floor heating-loft-2 story wood burning fireplace-plumbed in full bath-rear vaulted flex room overlooking the yard could finish as an spacious private first fl

oor master suite or office with full bath access winged off from the other 3 original home bedrooms, addition also features a separate HVAC system, addition loft space can be partitioned off to create a spacious attic with loft construction stairs removed opening up main level addition floorspace, original home 10x31' finished loft area with skylig

ht, first floor crown moldings, original turned staircase, period 1" oak hardwood flooring most of first floor and all bedrooms, all solid wood panel doors with period hardware, original Craftsman beefy baseboard and casing throughout, partially finished basement features a spacious laundry room with oversized sink and cabinetry-excercise flex room

-bath rough in, new architectural grade roof fall 2018, classic carriage house style 28x36' detached garage with second floor approximately 1300 square feet allows ample room for vehicles and studio/workshop space, plenty of room left on the East side of the home to blend in a separate 2-3 vehicle attached garage off the rear, sprawling maturely la

ndscaped lot includes a multitude of timeless trees/plantings/hardscape, at grade 9x15 flagstone patio, period appropriate half round gutters, raised solid 50' wide extra thick redwood rear deck can stay or be removed for another at grade patio, original home plans/prints transfer with the sale, first time offered since the 1970's rare opportunity with so much to offer transfers in as-is condition.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,669/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$361
Interest$2,162
Insurance$146

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

24012 W Newkirk Drive

Plainfield, IL 60544

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Vaulted Ceiling(s)Built-in Features

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

Vinyl Siding

Outdoor Features

DeckPorch

Parking

Garage

Heating

Forced AirBaseboardZonedNatural GasSteam

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigeratorWasherDryerStainless Steel Appliance(s)

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 24012 W Newkirk Drive is listed at $499,000 ($135/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $2,669 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1880, 0.55 acre lot, 3 parking spaces, Fireplace. Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Built-in Features.

This property is listed by Ken Thomson.

KT

Ken Thomson

Agent at Century 21 Pro-Team

Listed by Century 21 Pro-Team · Broker phone: (708) 398-6400 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

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24012 W Newkirk Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544

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