Check out the woodwork!! Over 3,500 sqft of charm in Mendota. $300,000.
Property Features
Core Information
- Price: $300,000
- Address: 1200 Burlington St, Mendota, IL 61342
- Status: Recently Sold / Closed
- Year Built: 1908 (Built by William Faber)
- Square Footage: 3,508 sq. ft.
- Lot Size: 0.33 Acres (Corner Lot)
This historic residence offers a rare combination of massive living space and timeless architectural integrity. It is an exceptional example of a classic property for sale that has been meticulously maintained over the last century.
Interior & Architectural Details
- Bedrooms: 5 spacious bedrooms
- Bathrooms: 3 full bathrooms
- Kitchen: Massive footprint with island, double ovens, pantry, and large dining area
- Dining Room: Features a 9-foot built-in hutch with stained glass water lily motifs
- Woodwork: Quarter-sawn oak frames, beamed ceilings, picture rails, and ornate wainscoting
- Windows: Arched transoms and leaded glass windows that create colorful light prisms
- Additional Rooms: Enclosed porch off the kitchen, sunny upstairs sitting room, and a full-sized attic
The interior is defined by its grand scale and exquisite period details, from the glistening front door to the historic millwork found throughout. You will rarely find such a well-preserved house for sale that retains its original charm while offering modern comforts.
Systems & Exterior
- Garage: 2-car attached garage (6 total parking spaces on-site)
- Basement: Full, unfinished basement with high ceilings and ample light
- Power: Equipped with a Generac whole-home generator
- Exterior: Brick and cedar construction with a classic Victorian profile
- Laundry: Convenient main floor laundry room with a laundry chute
- Location: Situated on a corner lot with easy access to the commuter train and interstate
The exterior and mechanical systems provide peace of mind, including the security of a backup generator and a sturdy brick foundation. This impressive residence for sale stands as a landmark of Mendota architecture and is ready for its next chapter.
From Zillow
1200 Burlington Street is a beauty to behold in Mendota Architecture. This home was proudly built by William Faber in 1908 and full of period details. A very large, grand home with 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths! A huge kitchen with lots of cabinetry, double ovens, pantry, dishwasher, island and a huge space for a large kitchen table. Take your morning coffee on the attached enclosed porch right off the kitchen too!
And you will love the main floor laundry! Continuing on the main floor are the full bath, incredible dining room with 9′ Hutch, adorned with stained glass water lily motifs, room surroundings picture rail and wainscoting, and a beamed ceiling! You will blow your guests away by greeting them at the gorgeous, ornate glistening front door side windows, and the arched transom window! The quarter sawn framed large mirror w/period hanging lights bench and hooks offer a welcoming place to enter you home.
Upstairs, you are surprised by a sunny, sitting room with dancing, colorful prisms of light made by the beveled, leaded glass windows, and four bedrooms and 2 full baths. Plus the entry to the full sized attic. The master BDR has full bath with storage, while the other 3 BDRS can share the ample sized full bath with original subway look tile, and small tiled floor complete with original border design, and tub! Typical of this era, there are 2 stairways, the back one leading down to hallway for kitchen & laundry. You will be AMAZED at this basement! This home also has comfort of Generac. Tall ceiling, lots of light! If you love older houses, then this one is tough to pass!
