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3131 Wisconsin Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402
$775,000
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Property Description
Sitting on one of the largest lots in Berwyn 103X140, The Arthur J Dunham Centennial Home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as the Berwyn Historical Society Registry. Built in 1907 the Prairie School Style, has been owned and lived in by the same family for over 117 years. Recent updates include roof, furnace, hot water heater. The exterior has been recently renovated maintaining the original appearance. Additionally the upstairs kitchen an both upstairs baths have been modernized. The floor plan of the Dunham house is a modified "L" shape centered around a large entrance hall which provides access to the ground floor rooms. The interior detailing is virtually intact and includes intricate quarter sawn oak banding and trim (which is in excellent condition) and leaded glass doors of the period. Leaded glass windows exposed to the exterior are found in the staircase wall and the front door. The majority of windows are wooden casement with clear glass, except in the east wing where double hung sash are used, and in the living room where there is a large picture window on the west wall that is original to the house. In the major spaces walls were all initially executed in integrally colored plaster of three different tones and textures with dark oak paneling on the lower portions of the dining room walls. In the major rooms the bands of plaster above the picture molding is nearly as textured as the exterior stucco, while the ceiling and lower walls are smoother. Structurally the residence has had two early additions and one minor alteration. In 1923, 16 years after completion, Dunham's daughter and her husband added a small room to the second floor over the porch (south wing) and also constructed a larger room to the ground floor at the rear of the house, forming the east wing. Both additions were designed by the original architects (Tallmadge and Watson) and are in keeping with the style and fabric of the house. Also in 1923, the main stair entrance from the ground floor hall was closed to provide a private apartment on the second floor. None of the 1907 detailing was removed and the alteration is completely reversible at minimum cost. The Arthur J. Dunham house (built ca.1907) is a significant example of "Prairie School" architecture. It was one of the first buildings designed by the architects Tallmadge and Watson, two architects who emerged from the office of D.H. Burnham and Company. Tallmadge and Watson followed the teachings of Wright and Sullivan and became major figures in the Prairie School. They formed their firm in 1905. The firm later became renowned for ecclesiastical architecture, although initially specialized in residences, many of which were built in Evanston and Oak Park. The Dunham house is the only one of its kind in Berwyn. The massing and detailing of the house are characteristic of the Prairie School of Architecture. Horizontal lines and broad open planes are stressed (in the spirit of the Midwestern prairie) through the use of long, low hipped roofs, a lateral wing and porch, horizontal banding of windows and oak trim, and an open plan which maximizes the sense of space. Both the use of an attached garage at the rear of the house and a picture window in the living room were new concepts in 1907. Through its execution the Dunham house reflects clearly the modern ideals of the Prairie School to create a truly American architecture, with an honest use of materials, rejecting important historical styles. The building is stripped of classical ornament and expressed with clear precise angles and a continuity of line and surface. Enrichment is achieved through textural expression of materials, stucco, oak, and brick.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 3131 Wisconsin Ave
General
- Price: $775,000
- Taxes: $13,514 (2021)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 12019945
- Updated: 4/9/2024
- Added to Site: 27 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Park, Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
Interior
- Basement: Full
- Interior Features: Hardwood Floors, First Floor Bedroom, In-Law Arrangement, First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Walk-In Closet(s), Bookcases, Ceiling - 9 Foot, Center Hall Plan, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Granite Counters, Separate Dining Room, Some Insulated Wndws
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom Features: Separate Shower, Accessible Shower
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Additional Information
- Equipment: Cable TV, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Water Heater-Gas
- Other Features: Commuter Train
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Ownership: Owned
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener(s)
Location
- Area: Berwyn
- County: Cook
- Township: Berwyn
- Driving Directions: Harlem to 31st Street, East 2 blocks to Wisconsin, South to property.
School Information
- School District: 100
- Elem School District: 100
- Midd School District: 100
- High School District: 201
- Elementary School: Emerson Elementary School
- Middle School: Heritage Middle School
- High School: J Sterling Morton West High Scho
- Private School: J Sterling Morton West High Scho
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window/Wall Units - 3+
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Steam
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Lake Michigan, Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Victorian
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Model: 2 STORY
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Stucco, Combination
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Square Feet: 3,600
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1907
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2020
Manufactured Home
- Model: 2 STORY
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.331
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 103 x 140
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Concrete, Side Drive
- Lot Features: Fenced Yard
Financial Considerations
- Parking Included: Yes
- Assessment Year: 1907
- Tax Amount: $13,514.15
- Tax Year: 2021
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 16311020320000
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Schools
Schools serving 3131 Wisconsin Ave
School Districts:Berwyn South School District 100, J S Morton High School District 201
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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6850 31st St, Berwyn, IL 60402 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi | |
6850 31st St, Berwyn, IL 60402 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi | |
2400 Home Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 3131 Wisconsin Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/03/2024
Listed
$775,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 3131 Wisconsin Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2022
$13,857
3%
$36,651
—
2021
$13,514
4%
$36,651
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2020
$12,943
14%
$36,651
17%
2019
$11,390
6%
$31,445
—
2018
$10,717
-3%
$31,445
—
2017
$11,015
12%
$31,445
16%
2016
$9,869
3%
$27,038
—
2015
$9,583
3%
$27,038
—
2014
$9,280
-13%
$27,038
-20%
2013
$10,698
5%
$33,851
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2012
$10,236
—
$33,851
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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3131 Wisconsin Avenue, Berwyn, IL 60402 (MLS# 12019945) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 3131 Wisconsin Avenue is currently listed for $775,000 and was received on April 03, 2024. Want to learn more about 3131 Wisconsin Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Berwyn? You can browse all Berwyn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.