Stunning pocket doors and woodwork! National Historic Landmark home. $235,000.
Property Details & Features
Core Information
- Address: 2445 High St, Blue Island, IL 60406
- Price: $235,000
- Status: National Register of Historic Places (National Landmark)
- Year Built: 1852 (Victorian / Chicago Cottage style)
- Living Area: 2,203 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms: 5 (3 on the second level, 2 in the basement)
- Bathrooms: 3 Full Baths (includes a steam shower and clawfoot tubs)
This historic residence offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of local history with over 2,200 square feet of living space. It is a truly unique property for sale that combines 19th-century charm with enough room for a growing family.
Interior Highlights
- Ceilings: 10-foot volume ceilings with ornate moldings and cathedral/vaulted details.
- Flooring: Original hardwood floors throughout the main and upper levels.
- Woodwork: Special millwork, eclectic Greek Revival and Gothic detailing, and double pocket doors.
- Fireplaces: Three marble fireplaces (two currently concealed but intact).
- Kitchens: Main kitchen with oak cabinets and tin ceiling, plus an additional kitchen in the basement.
- Additional Space: Finished walk-out basement with a family room, foyer, and bonus room.
The interior is filled with exquisite architectural details like marble fireplaces and high-end millwork that define this elegant home. If you are looking for a historic house for sale, these preserved 1850s details make this property stand out from the rest.
Exterior & Lot Features
- Lot Size: 5,445 sq. ft. (0.125 acres)
- Outdoor Living: Screened 3-season room, large deck, patio, and a front porch.
- Parking: 3 spaces via a brick side driveway and off-street apron.
- Yard: Fully fenced yard with a storage shed and lovely garden spaces.
- Location: Walking distance to the Metra station; close to parks and pools.
The outdoor space is perfect for entertaining, featuring a screened-in porch and a large deck overlooking the fenced garden. This residence for sale provides a peaceful retreat while keeping you within walking distance of convenient city transit.
From Zillow
Rare opportunity to own a piece of Blue Island history. Built in 1852 for land developer Joshua P. Young, this home is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is in the Inventory of Historic Structures in Cook County and features the very uncommon Chicago Cottage plan. With 2,203 square feet, the property offers 5 bedrooms plus bonus room and 3 full baths.
The home’s detailing is eclectic, incorporating elements of Greek Revival and Gothic architecture. Historic details include original windows, millwork and hardwood floors, 10-ft ceilings with ornate moldings, three marble fireplaces (two concealed but intact), pocket doors, tin kitchen ceiling, and clawfoot tubs. This is a rare chance for the right buyer to restore a landmark home with architectural character that can’t be replicated today.
