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Palatine,IL 60067
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,860 sqft
Price per Sqft $268
MLS Listing ID 12441449
Style Farmhouse,Victorian
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Year Built 1878
Annual Tax Amount $8,788
Tax Year 2023
Lot Dimensions 135 x 65
Property Sub-Type Detached Single
Property Description
Welcome to historic 18 E Wood Street. Longing for the feeling of small home town days, you can find it right here. A beautiful home filled with charm and character blended with the remodeling and upgrades of today. The beautiful kitchen remodeled in 2024 has all new soft close white shaker cabinets, extra big drawers with a pantry cabinet and pull out storage. All new stainless steel high end appliances, including a built in KitchenAide counter depth refrigerator. Beautiful Quartz counters and a big farm sink by the window overlooks the spacious backyard. A moveable island provides additional space and seating. Detailed trim work starts right at the wide front porch, reworked in 2010 boasting updated floor decking, with fluted posts, crown dental trim, beautiful original front door, elevated window trim and wood wainscoting ceiling. Relax sitting on this wide front porch. The front foyer is highlighted by the original wood post, banister and staircase with room for guests to step in and a closet under the steps for coats and additional storage. The near 10 foot ceilings in most main floor rooms and the second level lend to the spacious and bright feel. This flexible floor plan provides for many aspects sought today. The open dining room can host large gatherings or cozy reading time. Note the original wood windows with wavy glass panes, arched trim detail and triple track storms & screens. Beautiful wood floors refinished throughout the first floor. A former 1st floor bedroom is now used as a family room and tv area. Another large room is currently a home office/playroom could also easily be made a 1st floor bedroom. The full bath on the main floor has a marble tiled floor. The back porch with fluted posts serves as a perfect mudroom with its checkered tiled floor. Upstairs you will find three nice size bedrooms with over 9 foot ceilings. Closets with transom storage. The master bedroom has two double door closets. A full bath with white fixtures serves the family. All NEW shingled ROOF on home and on 2 car garage 2023. Maintenance free siding on house and garage upgraded 2005, Boiler & hot water heater 2010. Front load Washer & Dryer 2020 are included. Full basement is large, unfinished with above grade windows and a storm shelter type doors for a walkout exit. This FANTASTIC in town location is quintessential small town living, just blocks to schools, ball fields, parks, aquatic center and pool, outdoor ice rink, farmers market, LOTS of great restaurants and many entertainment venues plus July 4th celebrations. Metra train is a short 4 blocks away, be in Chicago in under 45 mins. Quick access to Highways. Be the next generation to call this home.
Location
State IL
County Cook
Area Palatine
Rooms
Basement Unfinished,Exterior Entry,Full,Walk-Out Access
Interior
Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom,1st Floor Full Bath,High Ceilings,Historic/Period Mlwk
Heating Natural Gas,Steam,Radiator(s)
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood,Wood
Fireplace N
Appliance Range,Microwave,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer,Disposal,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Range Hood
Laundry In Unit
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.5
Community Features Park,Curbs,Sidewalks,Street Paved
Roof Type Asphalt
Building
Lot Description Mature Trees
Dwelling Type Detached Single
Building Description Vinyl Siding, No
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Lake Michigan
Level or Stories 2 Stories
Structure Type Vinyl Siding
New Construction false
Schools
Elementary Schools Gray M Sanborn Elementary School
Middle Schools Walter R Sundling Middle School
High Schools Palatine High School
School District 15 ,15, 211
Others
HOA Fee Include None
Ownership Fee Simple
Special Listing Condition None