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500 S Kenilworth Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126

$1,799,000
Contingent / MLS# 12571784 / Residential - Single Family / Elmhurst
5 Beds
6 Baths
7105 SqFt

Situated on a rare double lot in the heart of Elmhurst, 500 S. Kenilworth presents an exceptional opportunity in one of the city's most coveted walk-to-everything locations. With its impressive scale, premier setting, and expansive grounds, this property offers the rare chance to elevate an already special home into something extraordinary. The thoughtfully designed floor plan provides generous living spaces filled with natural light and timeless character. The kitchen anchors the home and offers wonderful potential to be refreshed and reimagined to reflect today's design preferences. Gracious formal and informal living areas create an ideal foundation for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living, while seamless connections to the outdoors enhance the home's inviting flow. The backyard is truly a standout-an expansive private retreat featuring an in-ground pool and spa, fire pit, sport court, and sweeping side yard. Properties of this size and caliber in such a central location are exceedingly rare, offering both immediate enjoyment and long-term opportunity. The main level includes a formal dining room, elegant living room, private office, sunroom with radiant heated floors, mudroom, and attached three-car heated garage. Upstairs, the primary suite offers the space and layout to evolve into a luxurious sanctuary, while three additional bedrooms provide generous proportions and abundant light. The finished walk-out lower level adds flexibility for recreation, wellness, work-from-home needs, or guest accommodations. Recent Updates include New Roof, Gutters, Soffits and Downspouts (2025), New Rolling pool cover (2025) pool heater(2024) Air Conditioner (2021), Sump pump ejector pump (2020), Kitchen Oven (2023), Refrigerator (2025), Dishwasher (2025), Washer Dryer (2020) Just steps from the Prairie Path, top-rated schools, the Metra, and vibrant downtown Elmhurst, this is a remarkable opportunity to own a distinguished property on one of the city's premier parcels.

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$ 6,436.57 per month $3,997.78 Principal & Interest $1,914.08 Property Tax $524.71 Homeowner's Insurance
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Property Details

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Finished, Exterior Entry, Full
Basement: Yes
Cooling: Central Air
Fireplaces: 1
Garage: 3
Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air, Radiant Floor
Lot Size: 154X202X129X200
Roof Type: Asphalt
Taxes: $22,969
Year Built: 1997

Amenities

Wet Bar
1st Floor Full Bath

Feature Descriptions

Additional rooms: Breakfast Room, Library, Office, Heated Sun Room, Recreation Room, Game Room, Workshop, Bedroom 5,Exercise Room, Mud Room
Appliances: Humidifier
Association Includes: None
Bath Features: Whirlpool, Separate Shower
Dining Room: Separate
Exterior: Brick
Fireplace: Wood Burning, Gas Starter
Fireplace Location(s): Family Room
Hot Tub: Yes
Laundry: Upper Level, Multiple Locations
Lot Dimensions: 154X202X129X200
Other Equipment: Central Vacuum, TV-Cable, Security System, Intercom, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump, Sprinkler-Lawn, Backup Sump Pump;, Generator
Parcel#: 0612114020
Parking: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Yes, Garage Owned, Attached, Garage
Security: yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Total Rooms: 17
Township: York
Water: Lake Michigan

Room Information

Breakfast Room: 18X10
Library: 14X12
Office: 15X12
Heated Sun Room: 16X13
Recreation Rm: 30X20
Game Room: 14X11
Work Room: 21X17
Bedroom 5: 14X14
Exercise Room: 14X7
Mud Room: 18X7
Bedroom 2: 14X13
Bedroom 3: 15X12
Bedroom 4: 22X19
Dining Room: 15X14
Family Room: 20X18
Kitchen: 17X15
Laundry: 3X3
Living Room: 16X15
Primary Bedroom: 22X15

Schools

High School: York Community High School
Middle School: Sandburg Middle School
Elementary School: Edison Elementary School
School District: District 205

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Listing Office Phone: 630-530-0900



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