$525,000 SOLD Sep 2025
Listed at $525,000

8503 W Center Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171

Closed
6 beds 3.5 baths 1,982 sqft (assessor) Residential MLS #MRD12425983 27 days on market
Listing courtesy of Real Broker LLC · 217-960-8605 · MLS #MRD12425983 · Status: Closed
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!

Property details

Interior

Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Humidifier
Interior features
1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Quartz Counters
Flooring
Hardwood
Basement
Partially Finished, Rec/Family Area, Storage Space, Full
Laundry
Sink
Additional rooms
Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
Total rooms
10

Building & exterior

Age
Unknown
Exterior
Frame
Roof
Asphalt
Patio & porch
Deck, Patio

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Concrete, Side Driveway, Garage Door Opener, On Site, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
50X149X47X149
Township
Leyden
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling
Central Air
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s), Security Cameras

HOA & community

Assessment includes
None
Community features
Curbs, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved

Schools

Elementary
River Grove Elementary School (85.5)
Junior high
River Grove Elementary School (85.5)
High school
East Leyden High School (212)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$8,629 (2023)
Parcel number (PIN)
12263030040000
PIN
12263030040000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
None
Listed
7/21/2025
Sold
9/26/2025
Sold price
$525,000
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