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Property Description
Welcome to the Unicorn, set on a spacious 7,500 sq ft lot in the heart of River Grove. This stunning, unique 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath home spans 4 levels and features brand new hardwood floors throughout and fully remodeled bathrooms. The inviting front room and dining area are perfect for gatherings, while the kitchen offers new quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, flooring, sink, faucet, and a huge pantry. The flexible layout includes a first-floor ensuite bedroom currently used as an office, two bedrooms and a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower on the second floor, two more bedrooms with a half bath and bonus closets on the third, and another bedroom with full bath on the fourth. The basement is partially finished, featuring high ceilings, metallic epoxy floors in the finished area, a spacious laundry area with utility sink, a new big stainless steel fridge from 2024, and two large spaces perfect for storage or a child's play area. Major updates include a new furnace and humidifier from 2024 and a hot water heater from 2023. Outside you'll find a new hardwood back deck completed in Fall 2024 overlooking a wide, lush yard. The oversized 2.5-car garage has an 8 foot overhead door, its own breaker box, and plenty of outlets. Added security features include 2 Ring doorbells and 3 Ring floodlights. Just blocks from River Grove School, Metra, Starbucks, library, restaurants, bus stops, and the forest preserve. Come see the Unicorn before it's gone!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8503 W Center Ave
General
- Sold For: $525,000
- Taxes: $8,629 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12425983
- Added to Site: 180 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: 1st-Floor Bedroom, 1st-Floor Bath, Quartz Counters
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Humidifier
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Additional Information
- Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Security Cameras
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.5
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
- Parking On-Site: Yes
Location
- Area: River Grove
- County: Cook
- Driving Directions: Thatcher North of Grand to Center, West to Property.
School Information
- School District: 85.5
- Midd School District: 85.5
- Elementary School: River Grove Elementary School
- Middle School: River Grove Elementary School
- High School: East Leyden High School
- Private School: East Leyden High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior Const.: Frame
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
- Roof: Asphalt
- Sub-Flooring: Hardwood
- Square Feet: 1,982
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Built Before 1978: Yes
- Remodeled/Updated: 2025
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 149 x 47 x 149
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,629.23
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Property ID: 12263030040000
Listed by Real Broker LLC
Sold by eXp Realty
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Schools
Schools serving 8503 W Center Ave
School District:River Grove School District 85-5
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
River Grove Elementary School 2650 North Thatcher Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171 | PK-8 | 0.2 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 8503 W Center Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/26/2025
Sold
$525,000
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MLS
7/21/2025
Listed
$525,000
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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.
8503 W Center Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171 (MLS# 12425983) is a Single Family property that was sold at $525,000 on September 26, 2025. Want to learn more about 8503 W Center Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in River Grove? You can browse all River Grove real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

