$525,000

8503 W Center Ave River Grove, IL 60171

Estimated payment $3,580/month

Total Views 66,854
6 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,982 Sq Ft
$265 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • 3-minute walk to River Grove Station
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • L-Shaped Dining Room

About This Home

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!

Listing Agent

Rafay Qamar

Real Broker LLC License #475158420 Listed on: 07/21/2025

Real Broker LLC

Co-Listing Agent

Edward Henderson

Real Broker LLC License #475151432

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,629

Year Renovated

  • 2025

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 50x149x47x149
  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 2.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,982 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • L-Shaped Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Video Cameras

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 6 Potential Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Sink Near Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • River Grove Elementary School
  • East Leyden High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,629

Year Renovated

2025

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 4+ Stories
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 4+ Stories
  • Age: Unknown
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: None
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): Yes
  • Rehab Year: 2025
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Renovated: 2025

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Humidifier
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters
  • LivingArea: 1982
  • Other Equipment: Ceiling Fan(s), Security Cameras
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 0
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: L-shaped
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Total Sq Ft: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • List Price: 525000
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 2.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Laundry Features: Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: River Grove Elementary School
  • High School: East Leyden High School
  • Middle/Junior School: River Grove Elementary School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 85.5

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 50X149X47X149
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8629.23
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,629 $30,000 $7,875 $22,125
2023 $8,426 $30,000 $7,875 $22,125
2022 $8,426 $30,000 $7,875 $22,125
2021 $7,698 $23,803 $5,625 $18,178
2020 $7,394 $23,803 $5,625 $18,178
2019 $7,377 $26,958 $5,625 $21,333
2018 $7,214 $24,234 $4,875 $19,359
2017 $7,149 $24,234 $4,875 $19,359
2016 $6,598 $24,234 $4,875 $19,359
2015 $5,618 $19,989 $4,312 $15,677
2014 $5,583 $19,989 $4,312 $15,677
2013 $5,338 $19,989 $4,312 $15,677
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/21/2025 07/21/25 For Sale $525,000 +114.3% $265 / Sq Ft
05/15/2015 05/15/15 Sold $245,000 -5.7% $124 / Sq Ft
03/20/2015 03/20/15 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2015 03/13/15 For Sale $259,900 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft
02/10/2015 02/10/15 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2015 01/20/15 Price Changed $259,900 -1.9% $131 / Sq Ft
12/08/2014 12/08/14 For Sale $264,900 -- $134 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $245,000 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer $248,000 Atgf Inc
Warranty Deed $375,000 1St American Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $232,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Rafay Qamar

Real Broker LLC

(708) 401-6733

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12425983

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 12-26-303-004-0000