Charming Dutch Colonial is nestled in a prime Old Town location! It sits on a professionally landscaped 200 foot deep lot. The large living room has a gas fireplace that provides a cozy setting, windows seats that face the front and back gardens and hardwood floor. The sunroom is adjacent with a gleaming hardwood floor and perfect for reading, writing or just sitting. The dining room has two built-in corner cabinets, window seats, crown molding & hardwood floor A swing door leads you to the kitchen with granite counter tops, some glass front display cabinets, a pantry cabinet and tile floor. The eating area has a prime view of lushly planted, park-like backyard. The powder room is conveniently located and a glass door leads to the deck. The second floor has hardwood floors in the hallway and in three of the bedrooms. The fourth bedroom is carpeted, and has a tandem room that can be used as an office or walk-in closet. An oak stairway leads to the basement rec room with a bar, laundry room and storage room and a bathroom with a shower. There is a tandem 2 car garage in the front of the house and a newer 2.5 care garage with easy 2nd floor storage access of the back concrete alley-way. This beautiful home is in a excellent location..so close to downtown Western Springs, Spring Rock Park, Laidlaw and McClure schools, Western Springs pool and Rec Center, Bemis Woods and the Metra train that you rarely need to drive. But when you do, access to IL 294 is nearby. Exclude bar neon sign. Make this lovely home on a very unique lot yours! The owner is a licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker. Showings to begin 9/13 at Noon.
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$932,000
1228 Walnut St, Western Springs, IL 60558
4beds
2,448sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
10,000 Square Feet Lot
$965,000 Zestimate®
$381/sqft
$4,508 Estimated rent
Home value
$965,000
$869,000 - $1.07M
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Gas fireplaceCrown moldingPantry cabinetLushly planted park-like backyardStorage roomLaundry roomHardwood floor
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Listing courtesy of:
David Hampton, ABR Paula@Starckre.com,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate,
Bonnie Hampton, ABR,CNC,CRB,CRS,E-PRO,GRI,SFR 708-207-7034,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Bought with:
Sarah Lyons
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12468612
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18X11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13X11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring (Carpet), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X14
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12X10
Foyer
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X05
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen (Eating Area-Table Space), Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19X10
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8X6
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood), Window Treatments (Blinds)
- Level: Main
- Area: 325 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25X13
Office
- Features: Flooring (Carpet)
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X09
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring (Ceramic Tile)
- Level: Basement
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20X15
Sun room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X08
Heating
- Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Features
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Total interior livable area: 2,448 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Tandem, Garage, Yes, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 10,000 sqft
- Dimensions: 50 X 200
Details
- Parcel number: 18064010180000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Shared Well
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Location
- Region: Western Springs
- Subdivision: Old Town
HOA & financial
HOA
- Services included: None
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Sold | $932,000+8.5%$381/sqft |
Source:  MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12468612 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Contingent | $859,000$351/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12468612 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $859,000+50.7%$351/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #12468612 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2011 | Sold | $570,000+111.1%$233/sqft |
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID #07641528 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/1996 | Sold | $270,000$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $70,000 +0% |
| 2023 | $14,822 -2.9% | $69,999 +10.8% |
| 2022 | $15,260 +6.5% | $63,179 |
| 2021 | $14,328 +1.9% | $63,179 |
| 2020 | $14,059 +6.2% | $63,179 +3.8% |
| 2019 | $13,236 +2.5% | $60,887 |
| 2018 | $12,909 +3% | $60,887 |
| 2017 | $12,537 +8.5% | $60,887 +20% |
| 2016 | $11,551 +2% | $50,733 |
| 2015 | $11,323 +1.4% | $50,733 |
| 2014 | $11,164 -10% | $50,733 -10.6% |
| 2013 | $12,405 +3.2% | $56,731 |
| 2012 | $12,024 +3.5% | $56,731 |
| 2011 | $11,617 +12.5% | $56,731 +1.7% |
| 2010 | $10,322 +0.4% | $55,776 -4.7% |
| 2009 | $10,278 +5% | $58,499 -7% |
| 2008 | $9,785 -2.5% | $62,902 +8.8% |
| 2007 | $10,037 +4% | $57,826 |
| 2006 | $9,648 +5.9% | $57,826 |
| 2005 | $9,107 +1.2% | $57,826 +15.7% |
| 2004 | $9,002 +3.3% | $49,982 |
| 2003 | $8,715 +3.3% | $49,982 |
| 2002 | $8,435 +50.7% | $49,982 +56.4% |
| 2001 | $5,598 +2.5% | $31,966 |
| 2000 | $5,462 +11.9% | $31,966 |
| 1999 | $4,879 | $31,966 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 60558
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John Laidlaw Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Mcclure Jr High SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Lyons Twp High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: John Laidlaw Elementary School
- Middle: Mcclure Junior High School
- High: Lyons Twp High School
- District: 101
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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