500 Ashland Avenue

About this home

Welcome to this exceptional Harding Woods American 4-Square, offering four finished levels of beautifully appointed living space where timeless architectural character meets thoughtful updates and modern comfort. A charming screened-in front porch with a built-in bench welcomes you into the home. Inside, the gracious foyer showcases a grand staircase, leaded-glass windows and the original full-view front door, with seamless access to the formal living and dining rooms. The expansive living room is rich with character, featuring a wood-burning fireplace, a built-in window bench flanked by bookshelves and French doors opening to a delightful front sunroom with panoramic views of the tree-lined street. The elegant dining room, enhanced by designer grass cloth walls, provides a beautiful setting for dinners or larger gatherings. A dedicated home office with a built-in desk and adjacent powder room adds flexibility and functionality. At the rear of the home, the 2008 addition created a large family room that flows effortlessly into the butler's station and renovated open kitchen along with a main-level mudroom. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the kitchen features a center island, stone countertops, antique-white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances. The second floor offers three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The lovely primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a beautifully appointed bathroom with a double vanity and walk-in shower. The second full bathroom was renovated in 2024. The walk-up third floor offers incredible flexibility and privacy, making it an ideal teenager's retreat, guest suite or additional living space. It includes a spacious bedroom and private full bathroom. The finished basement provides even more room to live, work, and entertain, featuring a fifth bedroom with an egress window, laundry room, powder room, a fully dug-out recreation room completed in 2008 plus separate utility and storage rooms. Outside, the professionally landscaped corner lot is framed by mature trees and offers a fully fenced backyard, paver-brick patio, concrete driveway and spacious 2.5-car garage. Enjoy a Harding Woods location within walking distance of Stone Monroe Park, Memorial Park with tennis and pickle ball courts, the commuter train, downtown La Grange, the La Grange Park Library, area schools including Ogden Avenue School, Park Junior High, and Lyons Township North Campus, as well as convenient shopping. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully enhanced over the years, this distinctive Harding Woods home offers space, character, flexibility and an unbeatable location. A truly special property ready to welcome you home.

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• Elementary

  Ogden Ave Elementary School

  102

• Middle

  Park Junior High School

  102

• High school

  Lyons Township High School

  204

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