$1,550,000

beds

baths

half bath

4,450

square ft

611 N Kenilworth Avenue

Oak Park, Illinois 60302

Closed / MLS #12148241 / Single Family / Oak Park

Listing information updated 10/10/2024 at 6:03am

Exceptional and harmonious environmentally conscious renovation of Frank Lloyd Wright's 1911 Oscar B. Balch house, a seamless evolution of the visionary architect's original design ethos, that also builds upon the thoughtful and dramatic modern expansion of the floor plan by the home's prior steward. Featured in January by The Wall Street Journal, and in September by Crain's, this amazing 4,400+ SF master work has undergone a meticulous multi-year sustainability initiative and energy overhaul striving to become a "NZE" home, all while preserving and enhancing the exquisite craftsmanship and impressive design details of this residential work of art. Nestled on a generous 80' x 168' lot in Oak Park's Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District, the home's impressive facade is notable for its expansive roof with broad eaves, clean horizontal lines, symmetrical design, and nearly continuous linear windows. Inside, the main level floor plan delights with its more formal open concept living room, dining room and library spaces overlooking the front gardens to the east, anchored by a large Roman brick fireplace flanked by 10FT bookshelves on both sides and a continuous wood mantle. Behind wooden slatted screens to the west lies the large kitchen with 9FT island which opens to a sprawling family room addition with 11FT ceilings, amazing clerestory windows, a second brick fireplace, and walk-out access to the idyllic rear grounds, gardens and deck. The top floor offers 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a newly installed sauna that overlooks the rear gardens. The home's new geothermal HVAC systems are housed in the basement, and are a technical work of art in full alignment with this magnificent home.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Prairie

Exterior Type:

Stucco

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,450

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.3085

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors

External Features:

Balcony, Deck, Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

23x24 - Main

Dining Room:

13x15 - Main

Kitchen:

14x16 - Main

Family Room:

20x26 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

11x19 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x11 - Second

Library:

14x18 - Main Level

Mud Room:

07x10 - Main Level

Foyer:

07x07 - Main Level

Breakfast Room:

10x18 - Main Level

Office:

09x10 - Second Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$35,105

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60302

City:

Oak Park

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

97, 200

Elementary School:

Horace Mann Elementary School

Middle School:

Percy Julian Middle School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Architecture Style:

Prairie

Exterior Type:

Stucco

Basement:

Unfinished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Forced Air, Steam

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, High End Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage

Garage:

Garage Door Opener(s)

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

4,450

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Acreage:

0.3085

Internal Features:

Hardwood Floors

External Features:

Balcony, Deck, Porch

Living Room:

23x24 - Main

Dining Room:

13x15 - Main

Kitchen:

14x16 - Main

Family Room:

20x26 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

11x19 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

14x14 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

14x15 - Second

4th Bedroom:

10x11 - Second

Library:

14x18 - Main Level

Mud Room:

07x10 - Main Level

Foyer:

07x07 - Main Level

Breakfast Room:

10x18 - Main Level

Office:

09x10 - Second Level

Tax Amount:

$35,105

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60302

City:

Oak Park

County:

Cook

School District(s):

97, 200

Elementary School:

Horace Mann Elementary School

Middle School:

Percy Julian Middle School

High School:

Oak Park & River Forest High Sch

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listing Office Phone: 312.944.8900

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