$750,000

beds

baths

2,900

square ft

5131 Fair Elms Avenue

Western Springs, Illinois 60558

Closed / MLS #12192805 / Single Family / Western Springs

Listing information updated 3/19/2025 at 10:23am

Charming 4-Bedroom Cape Cod in Sought-After Forest Hills, Western Springs. Nestled in the highly coveted Forest Hills neighborhood, this delightful 4-bedroom, 2-story Cape Cod home sits gracefully atop a picturesque hill. The home boasts a spacious and inviting interior with a large family room featuring vaulted ceilings that overlook an expansive, private backyard-perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The updated kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living room areas, creating a warm and open atmosphere. The home offers two bedrooms on the main floor, providing convenient main-level living options, while the second floor houses two additional bedrooms. A fully finished basement offers versatile recreational space, ideal for a variety of uses such as a home theater, fitness area, or game room. Set on an extra-large lot typical of the neighborhood, this home is a short distance from an award-winning grade school and offers quick access to the vibrant downtown Western Springs area, full of dining, shopping, and community services. Western Springs was recently voted the #1 Best Place to Live in Cook County and #2 in the entire country, along with being ranked #4 for Safest Towns in Illinois. With convenient proximity to Hinsdale, La Grange, and Burr Ridge, this home combines small-town charm with easy access to surrounding areas. The attached oversized garage comfortably fits two cars and provides ample space for bicycles or additional storage. This is a truly unique opportunity to live in one of the most desirable communities in the region!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,900

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Room Information

Living Room:

25x14 - Main

Dining Room:

11x14 - Main

Kitchen:

12x11 - Main

Family Room:

17x19 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

15x15 - Main Level

2nd Bedroom:

15x11 - Main

3rd Bedroom:

15x14 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x14 - Second

Recreation Room:

21x33 - Basement Level

Laundry:

22x14 - Basement Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$10,898

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60558

City:

Western Springs

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

101, 204

Elementary School:

Forest Hills Elementary School

Middle School:

Mcclure Junior High School

High School:

Lyons Twp High School

Full Features Room Information Taxes & Assessments Location Schools

Exterior Type:

Brick

Basement:

Finished

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Forced Air

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Yes

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

71-80 Years

Parking Type:

Garage

Parking Spaces:

2.5

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,900

Lot Size:

Less Than .25 Acre

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago

Listing Office Phone: 630.325.7500

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