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Yuliya Benko

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188 Peru Street Paw Paw, IL 61353

3 Beds

1.5 Baths

1,920 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,920 sqft

MLS Listing ID 12650477

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Half Baths 1

Year Built 1903

Annual Tax Amount $5,096

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.400 Acres

Lot Dimensions 100X165X100X167

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Turn of the century Victorian. Well preserved example of elegant style, function and craftmanship. Built in 1903, this classic example of an American Four Square Home design stands on an excellent piece of property within the village limits. Big Beautiful corner lot (100w x 167d - about .4 acres) setting with lots of mature shade trees. It has a concrete RV pad, a very convenient pull through driveway serving an extra deep and extra wide two-car garage. A Picket fence and egress columns round out the landscaping. Big front porch leads into classic foyer and beyond. Stunning carpentry features abound. Brilliant original Golden Oak hardwood floors in splendid condition. Stunning woodwork and features such as a built-in boot bench, columned half-walls and paneling, built-in cabinets from floor to ceiling, and an open spindled turning staircase. Bead board, pocket doors, and stained glass window. Clawfoot tub in the classic primary bathroom, original light fixtures and beveled glass front door. Elegant Formal Dining Room with "pass-through" cabinets to Cook's Kitchen with all original cabinets from floor to ceiling. Many design and decorative features of a period home. Big, original functioning double hung windows let the sun flood the living space and give great views to the landscape beyond. High efficiency Central Gas Furnace(3 yrs.) and central A/C and five fireplaces located throughout. Two big bedrooms with walk-in closets and one smaller, (perfect for nursery or home office). A large deck serves for relaxing BBQing and entertaining and joins the house to the garage. Big backyard to play and to entertain in. Full height divided basement with two large workshop areas with plenty of shelving and storage area and a wood burning fireplace. Very convenient second floor laundry and a full bank linen closet. Bonus Floor Space Attic: About another 900 square feet of very usable and enjoyable space that is great as den, study, entertainment or exercise room, with a fireplace and three skylights mounted in the high pitched roof and working dormer window over the stair landing. Mudroom with a half-bath leads to a large deck outback for BBQing, relaxing, and entertaining. Very private feeling backyard with lots of room to gather and enjoy time outdoors. Great small town lifestyle with all the tranquility, security and friendliness you might expect. Great community ties, clubs and functions and close to the highway. Good schools, local amenities and nearby beautiful Shabbona State Park for camping, fishing, boating, hiking etc. Come see this offering for a closer look at this fine example of classic American Four Square Victorian turn of the century architecture.

Location

State IL

County Lee

Rooms

Basement Partially Finished, Partial

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Pantry

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 5

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning, Gas Log

Fireplace Y

Appliance Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal, Wine Refrigerator

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

View Y/N true

Roof Type Other

Building

Story 2 Stories

Foundation Other

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Frame,Wood Siding

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Paw Paw Elementary School

Middle Schools Paw Paw Jr/Sr High School

High Schools Indian Creek High School

School District 271, 271, 425

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

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Yuliya Benko

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+1(773) 503-0277

Yuliya Benko

188 Peru Street Paw Paw, IL 61353

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