24012 W Newkirk Drive, Plainfield, IL 60544
Local realty services provided by:ERA Naper Realty
24012 W Newkirk Drive,Plainfield, IL 60544
$499,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3,700 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: ken thomson
Office: century 21 circle
MLS#:12619603
Source:MLSNI
Price summary
- Price:$499,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$134.86
About this home
Exceptional opportunity awaits in this vintage gem on a rare half acre plus in town lot, unbeatable location just blocks from downtown Plainfield away from hecticness, the original home was first built approximately 1870 just east of the current location then relocated circa 1928 to the current location set on a 8' deep concrete basement foundation, a well designed 1992 eclectic addition integrates seamlessly into the original home, interior addition completions remain unfinished allowing for new owner personalization, original detailing runs throughout the home combining with modern updating, 2 covered front entries, 10' primary first floor ceilings, 9' second floor ceilings, kitchen boasts ample cabinetry with one-of-a kind granite/stainless counters-eat at bar and modern stainless appliances, relocation of the floor to ceiling hutch cabinet bank would allow opening of the existing kitchen into the dining area for connectivity and improved flow, wood french doors lead to a perfectly placed sunroom facing East for all natural light but no direct sun heat boasts pegged hardwood flooring and slider access to outside, numerous original built-ins, addition includes a spacious vaulted family room with 20' peak ceiling-radiant floor heating-loft-2 story wood burning fireplace-plumbed in full bath-rear vaulted flex room overlooking the yard could finish as an spacious private first floor master suite or office with full bath access winged off from the other 3 original home bedrooms, addition also features a separate HVAC system, addition loft space can be partitioned off to create a spacious attic with loft construction stairs removed opening up main level addition floorspace, original home 10x31' finished loft area with skylight, first floor crown moldings, original turned staircase, period 1" oak hardwood flooring most of first floor and all bedrooms, all solid wood panel doors with period hardware, original Craftsman beefy baseboard and casing throughout, partially finished basement features a spacious laundry room with oversized sink and cabinetry-excercise flex room-bath rough in, new architectural grade roof fall 2018, classic carriage house style 28x36' detached garage with second floor approximately 1300 square feet allows ample room for vehicles and studio/workshop space, plenty of room left on the East side of the home to blend in a separate 2-3 vehicle attached garage off the rear, sprawling maturely landscaped lot includes a multitude of timeless trees/plantings/hardscape, at grade 9x15 flagstone patio, period appropriate half round gutters, raised solid 50' wide extra thick redwood rear deck can stay or be removed for another at grade patio, original home plans/prints transfer with the sale, first time offered since the 1970's rare opportunity with so much to offer transfers in as-is condition....
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Home facts
- Year built:1880
- Listing ID #:12619603
- Updated:October 27, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:11
- Dining Description:Separate Dining Room
- Bathrooms Description:Separate Shower, Soaking Tub
- Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished
- Living area:3,700 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Central Air
- Heating:Baseboard, Forced Air, Gas, Steam, Zoned
- Central air:Yes
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Asphalt
- Year built:1880
- Building area:3,700 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.55 Acres
- Lot Features:Landscaped
- Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
Schools
- High school:Plainfield Central High School
- Middle school:Indian Trail Middle School
- Elementary school:Central Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Lake Michigan, Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$499,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$134.86
- Tax amount:$4,535 (2025)
Features and amenities
- Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
- Amenities:CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s)
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Parking description:Concrete, Detached Garage, Garage, Gravel
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2.5
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