$899,000

6136 Crain Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053

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4 beds 2.5 baths 2,744 sqft (plans) Built 1926 Residential MLS #MRD12746954 1 days on market
Listing courtesy of @properties Christie's International Real Estate · 847-509-0200 · MLS #MRD12746954 · Status: Active
A rare opportunity to own a truly distinctive piece of Morton Grove history. Set on an impressive 100 x 144-foot-wide double lot, this circa-1926 Colonial-style residence is filled with remarkable architectural detail, craftsmanship and character seldom found today. Built during an era when quality materials and fine millwork mattered, the home showcases beautiful hardwood floors, extensive original woodwork, built-ins, beamed and wood-paneled ceilings, arched windows and French doors. The gracious center-entry floor plan includes a spacious living room highlighted by a dramatic red-brick wall, distinctive oval fireplace and built-in bookshelves. An inviting solarium/family room with arched windows and French doors brings wonderful natural light and connects beautifully with the home's outdoor spaces. Generously proportioned bedrooms continue the sense of scale and character on the second floor. Much of the home's vintage integrity has been preserved, offering an extraordinary opportunity for the next owner to thoughtfully renovate and restore a special residence while incorporating today's amenities. An unfinished third-floor attic provides additional possibilities for future living space. Situated on an expansive 100-foot-wide property the setting itself is exceptional. For nearly a century, this architecturally interesting home has stood as a reminder of Morton Grove's early residential history. Bring your vision and become the next steward of a home that simply cannot be replicated today. This home was designed by Hal Thompson a significant architect of the period. The original owner that commissioned and built the home was Fred Fuhr. The Fuhr family owned the Morton Grove Lumber Company. Remarkably, this treasured residence has been held by just two families since it was built nearly a century ago-a rare testament to the enduring character and timeless appeal of the home.
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Property details

Interior

Appliances
Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven, Range Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven
Interior features
Built-in Features, Bookcases, Historic/Period Mlwk, Special Millwork, Separate Dining Room
Flooring
Hardwood
Fireplaces
2
Fireplace details
Wood Burning
Basement
Unfinished, Full
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Chute
Additional rooms
Breakfast Room, Loft, Recreation Room, Storage, Utility Room-Lower Level, Attic, Mud Room
Total rooms
12

Building & exterior

Style
Colonial
Age
91-100 Years
Exterior
Frame, Plaster
Roof
Asphalt
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Windows
Screens, Window Treatments, Wood Frames
Doors
French Doors
Patio & porch
Patio
Other structures
None
Exposure
South

Parking

Garage spaces
2
Total spaces
2
Parking details
Asphalt, Garage Door Opener, Yes, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage

Lot & location

Lot dimensions
100x144
Lot description
Dimensions to Center of Road, Mature Trees
Township
Niles
County
Cook

Utilities

Heating
Natural Gas
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Water
Lake Michigan
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electricity
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

HOA & community

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

Schools

Elementary
Park View Elementary School (70)
Junior high
(70)
High school
Niles West High School (219)

Taxes & terms

Annual taxes
$16,951 (2025)
Parcel number (PIN)
10201070050000
PIN
10201070050000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Possession
Closing
Special conditions
List Broker Must Accompany
Listed
8/31/2026

Rooms

RoomSizeLevelFlooring
Breakfast Room9X10MainCeramic Tile
Loft8X19SecondHardwood
Recreation Room17X20BasementPainted/Stained
Storage10X9Basement
Utility Room-Lower Level13X11Basement
Attic42X22Attic
Mud Room8X11MainHardwood
Bedroom 212X17SecondHardwood
Bedroom 311X13SecondHardwood
Bedroom 411X11SecondHardwood
Dining Room14X16MainHardwood
Family Room11X26MainCeramic Tile
Kitchen11X13MainLinoleum
Laundry15X8Basement
Living Room19X15MainHardwood
Master Bedroom16X15SecondHardwood

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Recently sold nearby

AddressBeds / BathsSoldPrice
8627 School Street 4 bd / 2 ba Apr 2026 $450,000
8655 Fernald Avenue 3 bd / 1.5 ba Jul 2026 $525,000
Address withheld 3 bd / 2.5 ba Jul 2026 $462,500
8542 School Street 4 bd / 2.5 ba Feb 2026 $515,000

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