Back to search
Active

504 SCHOENBECK Road

Prospect Heights, IL 60070
Directions
$695,000
5beds
2.5baths
3,500sqft
0.5acres
Anything from "is it priced right?" to "what's the catch?"

About this home

A rare opportunity to own an 1860's FOUR SQUARE set on a picturesque HALF-ACRE in Prospect Heights, blending historic character with meaningful updates and comprehensive ARCHITECTURAL PLANS PREPARED for its next chapter. From the moment you enter, the home unfolds with warmth and proportion. Freshly painted interiors and MAPLE HARDWOOD FLOORS anchor the living room and continue seamlessly into the formal dining room, creating a natural flow ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The layout feels balanced and welcoming, with original PLASTER WALLS and thoughtfully preserved ARCHITECTUAL WOODWORK AND DETAIL throughout. The kitchen is fully functional and features a charming back staircase providing convenient access between levels - a distinctive architectural element that enhances both character and practicality. It also offers a CLEAR CANVAS FOR FUTURE CUSTOMIZATION within the broader renovation vision. The main level provides exceptional flexibility. A thoughtfully NEWLY RENOVATED POWDER ROOM highlights Lefroy Brooks fixtures and beautifully curated European-inspired finishes. The first-floor bedroom is paired with a STUNNING SPA INSPIRED BATHROOM featuring a full surround, Kohler inspired shower, new vanity, and toilet - ideal for guests, multi-generational living, or a main-level primary option. Upstairs, four bedrooms display remarkable CIVIL WAR-ERA REFINISHED FIRST GROWTH PINE FLOORING, rich with character and history. The second-floor full bath has been fully gutted with UPDATED PLUMBING completed; Restoration hardware vanities with marble tops are already on-site awaiting installation. COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURAL PLANS - fully paid for with permits secured and currently in place - outline a cohesive whole-house renovation. DESIGNS INCLUDE completing the second-floor full bath, incorporating the bonus room into an expansive primary suite. Additional potential includes adding a staircase to the expansive 3rd floor attic, envisioned as a gallery, studio, or flexible living space. An additional vision includes reconfiguring the driveway to Minnaqua Street creating a redefined front approach to the property. Additional major improvements include replaced windows in the original home, UPDATED 220-AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, NEWER BOILER, WATER HEATER(2019), refinished hardwood floors (with additional hardwood beneath carpeting,) and a RECENTLY PAINTED EXTERIOR The expansive basement presents further opportunity, offering space for a future laundry room, second kitchen setup, recreation area, and abundant storage. Set on a generous half-acre with a DETACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE and charming POULTRY ENCLOSURE, the property provides room to garden, entertain, and create a distinctive estate setting. A home for the vision-driven buyer who appreciates history, craftsmanship, and the opportunity to complete a thoughtfully planned transformation!
MLS Description — as provided by the listing brokerage.

The facts

Property typeResidential
Year built1868
Age band100+ Years
Bathrooms2 full + 1 half
Garage spaces2
Total parking2
Lot size0.5 acres
Lot dimensions208 X 200
AreaProspect Heights
Architectural styleColonial, Farmhouse
Bedrooms (total)5
Annual tax$9,890.81
First listedApr 1, 2026
Parcel #03212070170000
CountyCook
MLS #MRD12573751
Days on market30
Photos39

Schools

ElementaryBetsy Ross Elementary School
Middle / JuniorMacarthur Middle School
High schoolJohn Hersey High School

Features

Heating
Natural GasSteam
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Parking
GravelNo GarageYesGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Frame
Patio / porch
Deck
Other equipment
Water Heater-Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer

Mentioned in description

dwello's AI pulled these details from the agent's listing description. Each is a direct quote — verify anything critical with the agent.

  • ✨ Hardwood Floors “MAPLE HARDWOOD FLOORS anchor the living room and continue seamlessly into the formal dining room”
  • ✨ Recent Roof/HVAC/Windows “UPDATED 220-AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, NEWER BOILER, WATER HEATER(2019)”
Listed by
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
Patricia Nelson

Listing courtesy of mred MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 4/30/2026, 2:17:04 PM. All data should be independently verified.

$695,000
5 bd · 3 ba · 3,500 sqft
You + your agent

What do you think?

React below so your dwello agent knows how you feel. Leave a note to start a conversation about this home.

Loading…