Homes for sale - 12614 Rail Lane, Palos Park, IL 60464

REQUEST A TOUR If you would like to see this home without being there in person, select the "Virtual Tour" option and your agent will contact you to discuss available opportunities.

In-PersonVirtual Tour

Fri

Oct

Sat

Nov

Sun

Nov

Joanna Lewkowicz

joanna@boutiquehomerealty.com +1(708) 226-4848

Listed by Wendy Pawlakof Keller Williams Experience

$575,000

Est. payment - /mo

5 Beds

2 Baths

3,249 SqFt

Save

UPDATED:

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single

Listing Status Active Under Contract

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,249 sqft

Price per Sqft $176

MLS Listing ID 12471817

Style Prairie

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 2

Year Built 1959

Annual Tax Amount $13,017

Tax Year 2023

Lot Size 1.400 Acres

Lot Dimensions 153x385x121x350

Property Sub-Type Detached Single

Property Description

Tucked away on a beautifully wooded 1.4-acre lot, this truly one-of-a-kind home feels like a hidden retreat, where every window frames nature and every room offers character. With 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 lofted spaces, there's endless potential to make this your personal sanctuary or creative getaway in the heart of Palos Park. Step inside to find fresh paint and new carpet throughout, setting the stage for your updates and ideas. The heart of the home is truly this kitchen. It blends rustic charm with functionality, featuring warm wood cabinetry, butcher-block counters, a center island, double oven, cooktop, refrigerator, pantry, and terracotta tile floors with a decorative tile backsplash. The kitchen flows naturally into the cozy hearth room, complete with a wood-burning fireplace and access to the spacious wood deck overlooking the trees. The grand dining room was designed for entertaining with stained concrete floors (radiant heated), floor-to-ceiling windows, and multiple skylights that flood the space with natural light. Continue into the living room, where another fireplace, wet bar, and a wall of glass make this the perfect space for gatherings or quiet evenings surrounded by nature. The East wing of the home features a moody yet inviting primary bedroom with exposed wood beams, built-ins, radiant heated stained concrete floors, double closets, and a third fireplace. A connected bonus room offers endless possibilities a home office, yoga studio, or dream walk-in closet. Nearby, you'll find a full bath with a soaking tub, skylight, and terracotta tile. A second bedroom completes this side of the home. The West wing offers two additional first-floor bedrooms, both with wood-beam ceilings and sliding doors leading to the deck plus another full bath with tub/shower combo. Upstairs, a fifth bedroom and loft with built-ins provides even more flexibility, while the third-floor sitting room features double closets and breathtaking treetop views it truly feels like a treehouse escape. Outside, the home's exterior was fully redone in October 2020 with a new metal roof, insulation and Hardie Board siding. Additional updates include a new boiler and water heater (2024) The home contains five-zone radiant floor heating throughout the first floor. 2.5 garage with new insulation, roof, siding and accent stone. Offered as an estate sale and sold as-is, this is your opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind wooded paradise in Palos Park, ready for your vision and creativity. Whether you're dreaming of a peaceful retreat, an artist's hideaway, or a family compound surrounded by nature, this home is waiting for you.

Location

State IL

County Cook

Community Lake

Rooms

Basement None

Interior

Interior Features Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Open Floorplan

Heating Natural Gas, Radiant Floor

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Carpet

Fireplaces Number 3

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Y

Appliance Double Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Cooktop

Laundry Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony

Garage Spaces 2.5

View Y/N true

Roof Type Metal

Building

Lot Description Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Mature Trees

Story 2 Stories

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Lake Michigan

Structure Type Log,Fiber Cement

New Construction false

Schools

Elementary Schools Palos West Elementary School

Middle Schools Palos South Middle School

High Schools Amos Alonzo Stagg High School

School District 118, 118, 230

Others

HOA Fee Include None

Ownership Fee Simple

Special Listing Condition None

Read Less Info

GET MORE INFORMATION

Joanna Lewkowicz

Designated Managing Broker | Owner | 471.018027 471018027

+1(708) 226-4848 | joanna@boutiquehomerealty.com

QUICK SEARCH

12614 Rail Lane Palos Park, IL 60464

Joanna Lewkowicz

Key Details

Location

Rooms

Interior

Exterior

Building

Schools

Others

GET MORE INFORMATION

Go tour this home

12614 Rail Lane