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Property Description
Tucked away on a beautifully wooded 1.4-acre lot, this truly one-of-a-kind home feels like a hidden retreat, where every window frames nature and every room offers character. With 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 lofted spaces, there's endless potential to make this your personal sanctuary or creative getaway in the heart of Palos Park. Step inside to find fresh paint and new carpet throughout, setting the stage for your updates and ideas. The heart of the home is truly this kitchen. It blends rustic charm with functionality, featuring warm wood cabinetry, butcher-block counters, a center island, double oven, cooktop, refrigerator, pantry, and terracotta tile floors with a decorative tile backsplash. The kitchen flows naturally into the cozy hearth room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and access to the spacious wood deck overlooking the trees. The grand dining room was designed for entertaining with stained concrete floors (radiant heated), floor-to-ceiling windows, and multiple skylights that flood the space with natural light. Continue into the living room, where another fireplace, wet bar, and a wall of glass make this the perfect space for gatherings or quiet evenings surrounded by nature. The East wing of the home features a moody yet inviting primary bedroom with exposed wood beams, built-ins, radiant heated stained concrete floors, double closets, and a third fireplace. A connected bonus room offers endless possibilities a home office, yoga studio, or dream walk-in closet. Nearby, you'll find a full bath with a soaking tub, skylight, and terracotta tile. A second bedroom completes this side of the home. The West wing offers two additional first-floor bedrooms, both with wood-beam ceilings and sliding doors leading to the deck plus another full bath with tub/shower combo. Upstairs, a fifth bedroom and loft with built-ins provides even more flexibility, while the third-floor sitting room features double closets and breathtaking treetop views it truly feels like a treehouse escape. Outside, the home's exterior was fully redone in October 2020 with a new metal roof, insulation and Hardie Board siding. Additional updates include a new boiler and water heater (2024) The home contains five-zone radiant floor heating throughout the first floor. 2.5 garage with new insulation, roof, siding and accent stone. Offered as an estate sale and sold as-is, this is your opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind wooded paradise in Palos Park, ready for your vision and creativity. Whether you're dreaming of a peaceful retreat, an artist's hideaway, or a family compound surrounded by nature, this home is waiting for you.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12614 Rail Ln
General
- Sold For: $575,000
- Taxes: $13,017 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12471817
- Added to Site: 85 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Family Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Wood-Burning
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop
- Flooring: Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom Features: Soaking Tub
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Other Features: School Bus Service, Commuter Bus, Interstate Access
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Palos Park
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Mc Carthy rd. South on Post west on Rail Ln.
School Information
- School District: 118
- Midd School District: 118
- Elementary School: Palos West Elementary School
- Middle School: Palos South Middle School
- High School: Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
- Private School: Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
Utilities
- Water: Lake Michigan
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Prairie
- Construction: Log, Fiber Cement
- Exterior Const.: Log, Fiber Cement
- Basement Desc.: None
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Sub-Flooring: Carpet
- Square Feet: 3,249
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1959
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.4
- Lot Size Range: 1.0 to 1.99 Acres
- Lot Dimensions: 153 x 385 x 121 x 350
- Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Mature Trees
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1959
- Tax Amount: $13,017
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 23293020280000
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Schools
Schools serving 12614 Rail Ln
School Districts:Palos Community Consolidated School District 118, Consolidated High School District 230
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Palos West Elementary School 12700 South 104th Avenue, Palos Park, IL 60464 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Palos South Middle School 13100 South 82nd Avenue, Palos Park, IL 60464 | 6-8 | 3.5 mi |
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School 8015 West 111th Street, Palos Hills, IL 60465 | 9-12 | 4.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12614 Rail Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/17/2025
Sold
$575,000
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MLS
10/23/2025
Listed
$575,000
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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.
12614 Rail Lane, Palos Park, IL 60464 (MLS# 12471817) is a Single Family property that was sold at $575,000 on December 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 12614 Rail Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Palos Park? You can browse all Palos Park real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

