Timeless Morris Heritage Home-A Rare Opportunity! Step back in time and discover one of Morris' most recognizable homes!! Built in 1923 and proudly designated as a local heritage home, this distinctive English cottage combines historic character with endless potential. The charming brick and vinal exterior is highlighted by its iconic rounded turreted front entry, creating unforgettable curb appeal! Inside, you'll find a spacious living room featuring a cozy fireplace and beautiful hard wood floors, a formal dining room with a french door from the foyer also with hardwood flooring and a sunny breakfast nook perfect for morning coffee. The kitchen and convenient half bath offer durable luxury vinal flooring, while the screened and glass-enclosed back porch with classic quarry tile flooring provides a relaxing space to enjoy the outdoors nearly year-round. Upstairs the generous primary suite features hardwood flooring, multiple closets, and abundant space to create your own private retreat. The full bath on this floor includes both a separate shower and tub. The second bedroom also offers hardwood floors and a walk-in closet. Both bedrooms provide exceptional storage and also a built-in linen cabinet in the hall. Don't miss the laundry chute. New furnace and central air. Outside the two car detached garage compliments the impressive 446 deep lot. The backyard extends to a peaceful creek, with the natural beauty of Gebhard Woods State Park directly across the water, creating a scenic backdrop that's hard to match. Located in one of Morris' most desirable neighborhoods, this cherished landmark is an opportunity to own a piece of local history. Bring your decorating ideas and personal vision to restore and enhance this classic English cottage while preserving its timeless character. Historic charm, an incredible setting, and unlimited potential-don't miss your chance to make this Morris heritage home your own!!
Contingent
$265,000
801 Fremont Ave, Morris, IL 60450
2beds
1,450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
0.66 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$183/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy fireplaceGenerous primary suiteTwo car detached garageUnforgettable curb appealSunny breakfast nookExceptional storageLaundry chute
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listed by:
Stephen Barr 815-671-6701,
Advantage Realty, Inc.
Source: MRED as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 12723086
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Eating Area, Enclosed Porch
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X23
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Second
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X14
Dining room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X15
Eating area
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6X10
Enclosed porch
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11X11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring (Luxury Vinyl)
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10X11
Laundry
- Level: Basement
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15X30
Living room
- Features: Flooring (Hardwood)
- Level: Main
- Area: 308 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14X22
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Historic/Period Mlwk, Separate Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Unfinished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Decorative, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,175
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Disability Access
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water, Back of Property
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water,Back of Property
- Waterfront features: Stream, Creek
Lot
- Size: 0.66 Acres
- Dimensions: 65 X 449
- Features: Water Rights, Wooded, Rear of Lot, Mature Trees, Backs to Public GRND, Backs to Trees/Woods, Adjoins Government Land
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 0504379007
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: TV-Cable, Ceiling Fan(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved, Park
HOA
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Morris
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $183/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,521
- Annual tax amount: $7,286
- Date on market: 8/5/2026
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Has irrigation water rights: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2024 | Sold | $160,000$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,575 +5.9% | $82,507 +6.2% |
| 2023 | $6,209 +10.7% | $77,705 +8.4% |
| 2022 | $5,609 +4.3% | $71,671 +5.7% |
| 2021 | $5,379 +1.1% | $67,780 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $5,319 | $66,050 +5.5% |
| 2019 | -- | $62,607 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,936 | $61,393 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $4,936 +6.3% | $58,164 +0.8% |
| 2016 | $4,645 +1% | $57,708 +4.2% |
| 2015 | $4,601 +9.5% | $55,398 +2.7% |
| 2014 | $4,201 | $53,952 -3.8% |
| 2013 | $4,201 | $56,100 -6.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $59,950 -15.4% |
| 2009 | $4,954 | $70,850 |
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Neighborhood: 60450
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10White Oak Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Shabbona Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Morris Community High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Morris Grade School
- Middle: Morris Grade School
- High: Morris Community High School
- District: 54
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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