504 N SCHOENBECK Road — Prospect Heights, IL 60070
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Prospect Heights, IL 60070

504 N SCHOENBECK Road

$649,000
5 beds · 3 baths · 2,440 sqft
Listed at $649,000 22 days on market $9,891/yr taxes
01About 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!

02Inside the home
03By the numbers
$649,000
List price
2,440
Square feet
5
Bedrooms
2 full / 1 half
Bathrooms
1868
Year built
0.50 ac
Lot size
2
Garage spaces
$9,891
Annual taxes
Colonial
Style
22
Days on market
04Features
Heating
SteamRadiator(s)
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Appliances
RangeMicrowaveDishwasherRefrigerator
Parking
GravelNo GarageGarage OwnedDetachedGarage
Construction
Frame
Equipment
Water Heater-Gas
Sewer
Public Sewer
05Neighborhood
This home EElementary schoolMMiddle schoolHHigh school
E Elementary school
Betsy Ross Elementary School
Prospect Heights, IL
📍0.2 mi🚗1 min🚶6 min
M Middle school
Macarthur Middle School
Prospect Heights, IL
📍0.3 mi🚗1 min🚶8 min
H High school
John Hersey High School
Prospect Heights, IL
📍0.6 mi🚗2 min🚶15 min
  • Jimmy John's 0.7 mi
  • Dairy Queen 0.7 mi
  • Phillipino 0.7 mi
  • Home Bar 0.7 mi
  • Taco Bell 0.8 mi
  • Lou Malnati's Pizzeria 0.8 mi
  • Tony's Fresh Market 0.7 mi
  • Rebel 0.7 mi
  • Shell 0.8 mi
  • Aldi 1.1 mi
  • Thorntons 1.1 mi
  • 7-Eleven 1.2 mi
  • Kiwanis Park 0.3 mi
  • Patriots Park 0.4 mi
  • Somerset Park 0.5 mi
  • Lions Park 0.7 mi
  • Isaak Walton Park 0.7 mi
  • Country Garden Park 0.7 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.2 mi
  • Dunkin' 1.4 mi
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06History

Every event we have for this address, straight from the MLS.

May 14, 2026
Listed for saleThis listing
@properties Christie's International Real Estate
$649,000
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