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Property Description
Charming Dutch Colonial is nestled in a prime Old Town location! It sits on a professionally landscaped 200 foot deep lot. The large living room has a gas fireplace that provides a cozy setting, windows seats that face the front and back gardens and hardwood floor. The sunroom is adjacent with a gleaming hardwood floor and perfect for reading, writing or just sitting. The dining room has two built-in corner cabinets, window seats, crown molding & hardwood floor A swing door leads you to the kitchen with granite counter tops, some glass front display cabinets, a pantry cabinet and tile floor. The eating area has a prime view of lushly planted, park-like backyard. The powder room is conveniently located and a glass door leads to the deck. The second floor has hardwood floors in the hallway and in three of the bedrooms. The fourth bedroom is carpeted, and has a tandem room that can be used as an office or walk-in closet. An oak stairway leads to the basement rec room with a bar, laundry room and storage room and a bathroom with a shower. There is a tandem 2 car garage in the front of the house and a newer 2.5 care garage with easy 2nd floor storage access of the back concrete alley-way. This beautiful home is in a excellent location..so close to downtown Western Springs, Spring Rock Park, Laidlaw and McClure schools, Western Springs pool and Rec Center, Bemis Woods and the Metra train that you rarely need to drive. But when you do, access to IL 294 is nearby. Exclude bar neon sign. Make this lovely home on a very unique lot yours! The owner is a licensed Illinois Real Estate Broker. Showings to begin 9/13 at Noon.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1228 Walnut St
General
- Sold For: $932,000
- Taxes: $14,822 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12468612
- Added to Site: 155 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Living Room, Attached Fireplace Doors/Screen, Gas Log, Gas Starter
- Appliances: Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
Additional Information
- Other Features: Commuter Train, Interstate Access
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Tandem, Garage, Yes, Attached, Detached
Location
- Area: Western Springs
- County: Cook
- Subdivision: Old Town
- Driving Directions: North of Tracks, just West of Central
School Information
- School District: 101
- Midd School District: 101
- Elementary School: John Laidlaw Elementary School
- Middle School: Mcclure Junior High School
- High School: Lyons Twp High School
- Private School: Lyons Twp High School
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Forced Air
Utilities
- Water: Shared Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Stucco
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Square Feet: 2,448
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1923
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 200
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1923
- Tax Amount: $14,822
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: Standard
- Property ID: 18064010180000
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate
Sold by @properties Christie's International Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 1228 Walnut St
School Districts:Western Springs School District 101, Lyons Township High School District 204
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
John Laidlaw Elementary School 4072 Forest Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
Mcclure Jr High School 4225 Wolf Road, Western Springs, IL 60558 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Lyons Twp High School 100 South Brainard Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 1228 Walnut St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/05/2025
Sold
$932,000
8.5%
MLS
9/12/2025
Listed
$859,000
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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.
1228 Walnut Street, Western Springs, IL 60558 (MLS# 12468612) is a Single Family property that was sold at $932,000 on November 05, 2025. Want to learn more about 1228 Walnut Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Western Springs? You can browse all Western Springs real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

