Welcome 607 S. New-a vintage 1918 Craftsman Cottage style home nestled in a beautiful and convenient old town neighborhood on a huge lot! The home's features a whimsical, postcard-perfect exterior complemented by a white picket fence. The front door features an air lock entry vestibule with custom built-ins. The house features vintage oak floors throughout and abundant natural light from huge and plentiful windows. The living room features a wall of custom built-in oak shelves. The other side of the room features a wood-burning fireplace with masonry surround. A fully finished sunroom adjoins the living room, featuring windows facing east, south, and west. The modernized kitchen features oak cabinets, ceramic tile floor, and an ultra-quiet Bosch dishwasher. The window over the sink overlooks the backyard. The dining room features an oversize newer sliding glass door that opens onto a terraced multi-level deck that overlooks the deep fenced backyard with fire pit and koi pond. (Don't worry: if you're not ready to assume the responsibilities of koi parenthood, the owners will re-home the beautiful fish.) The two-car detached garage features bonus storage/potting shed space. Upstairs features three bedrooms, including a generously sized primary bedroom with adjoining dressing/makeup space. Most of the basement is fully finished with tile flooring, and drywalled walls and ceilings. It offers a second full bath and additional living/music/media/hobby space. The house features a Bryant high-efficiency furnace that was installed in 2025, as well as central a/c from 2009. The house also features updated 200-amp electrical service and panel. The location combines a quiet side-street with easy access to main traffic corridors. The house sits just a few feet from the Blue bus line and three blocks from the4 Green bus line. Both provide direct service to the University of Illinois campus. See HD photo gallery & 3D immersive virtual tour (which also include the amazing backyard)!
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Bought with:
Mark Waldhoff, CRS,GRI
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Mike Goebel
KELLER WILLIAMS-TREC
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12615554
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2026 | Sold | $276,100+4.2%$185/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $265,000$177/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+35.9%$177/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/21/2020 | Sold | $195,000+9.6%$130/sqft |
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| 12/4/2014 | Listing removed | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 11/25/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,200$1/sqft |
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| 6/22/2007 | Sold | $178,000+34.3%$119/sqft |
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| 9/20/2006 | Sold | $132,500$89/sqft |
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