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24012 W Newkirk Drive, 
Plainfield, IL 60544

$499,000


3

Beds


2

Baths


3,700

Sq Ft


Single Family

Active

Listed by

Ken Thomson

Century 21 Circle

Last updated:

October 17, 2026, 12:13 PM

MLS#

12619603

Source:

MLSNI

About This Home

24012 W Newkirk Drive

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 gas start or gas log 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, 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.

Home Facts

Single Family

2 Baths

3 Bedrooms

Built in 1880

Price Summary

499,000

$134 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

12619603

Last Updated:

October 17, 2026, 12:13 PM


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

3

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

2

Full Bathrooms:

1

Interior

Living Area:

3,700 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

3,700 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1880


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

23,958


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$499,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$134 per Sq. Ft.

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