Welcome home! 1891 Historic William Busse (The Father of Mount Prospect) Home that has been lovingly restored by the current owners. Walk into your living room to find a wood-burning fireplace with a beautiful quartz hearth and leaded glass windows on either side. Dining room with beautiful built-ins, coffered ceilings and stunning chandelier! Kitchen has been remodeled with soft close cabinetry and stainless steel appliances and quartz to match the fireplace. First floor also features a bedroom and full bathroom. Second floor has 3 ample sized bedrooms and TONS of storage space. 2 of the bedrooms have walk-in closets and the primary bedroom as not one, but TWO walk-ins and one is finished in cedar! The basement has been finished out with a beautiful copper faced wet bar (just needs to be hooked-up - pipes are all there), new flooring and ANOTHER wood burning fireplace and wood burning stove, not to mention a kitchen (there is a gas line so a stove can also be added to this area). Pool table in basement stays. The back and side yards are fully fenced and newly landscaped. So much natural light and historic charm in this beautiful Mount Prospect home!! Roof was a complete tear-off on both home and garage in 2018 when the gutters were also replaced. Garage is extra large 2.5 car with an upstairs that could be used as extra storage (current use), work space, artist studio...possibilities are many - furnace and a/c in garage are as-is. Floor plans and information about William Busse and his family included in the additional information tab.
Single-familyProperty Type
1892Year Built
8,999 sq ftLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dawn Bremer• Keller Williams Success Realty
Listed by Jennifer Beltrame• Keller Williams Success Realty
Spacious bedrooms. The wood trim and doors are in great condition. Some of the windows have been replaced but most are original ones. The backyard is narrow and long.
10 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Simona Leon
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 804 E Central Rd
Date
Event
Price
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #11370671
May 26, 2022
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
$475,000
$187/sq ft
Apr 25, 2022
Contingent (Contingent - Continue to Show)
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Apr 22, 2022
Price Changed
$475,000
$187/sq ft
Apr 18, 2022
Price Changed
$499,900
$197/sq ft
Apr 9, 2022
Listed (Active)
$534,900
$210/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 23, 2017
Sold
$327,500
$129/sq ft
MRED as Distributed by MLS Grid #09272297
Jan 12, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Closed Sale)
$327,400
$129/sq ft
Nov 9, 2016
Pending (Contingent (Do Not Show))
—
Sep 16, 2016
Price Changed
$349,900
$138/sq ft
Jul 30, 2016
Price Changed
$379,900
$149/sq ft
Jun 29, 2016
Listed (New)
$389,900
$153/sq ft
+20
Beautiful vintage home built and lived in by William Busse (the founder of Mount Prospect) with great room sizes, tons of living & storage space and plenty of off street parking is loaded with character!! This home is an absolute must see!!!! It combines hardwood floors & original details throughout with extensive updating, including two gorgeous bathrooms within the past year and a brand new high end kitchen in 2012. Second floor features 3 bedrooms. loads of closet space & a full bath ~ First floor with 9 foot ceilings includes the 4th bedroom and another full bath. New concrete foundation poured c.1960 and more recently waterproofed. Basement family room was remodeled in 2003 and includes a custom wet bar, second kitchen & 2nd fireplace with wood burning grill. Large 2.5 car detached garage with a second floor for storage or home office. Top rated schools & easy access to Metra & shopping!
Public Records
Aug 21, 2000
Sold
$233,000
$92/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,512 (+12.6%)
$9,000 + $36,000
$45,000
2022
$11,116 (+22.0%)
$9,000 + $36,000
$45,000
2020
$9,110 (−0.6%)
$5,625 + $27,393
$33,018
2019
$9,169 (−6.1%)
$5,625 + $31,308
$36,933
2018
$9,761 (−0.5%)
$4,950 + $30,472
$35,422
2017
$9,805 (+12.5%)
$4,950 + $30,472
$35,422
2016
$8,717 (+10.7%)
$4,950 + $30,472
$35,422
2015
$7,878 (+1.5%)
$4,275 + $25,524
$29,799
2014
$7,758 (+0.3%)
$4,275 + $25,524
$29,799
2013
$7,737 (−2.7%)
$4,275 + $25,524
$29,799
2012
$7,952 (+3.6%)
$4,725 + $28,693
$33,418
2011
$7,676 (+15.2%)
$4,725 + $28,693
$33,418
2010
$6,663 (−20.2%)
$4,725 + $28,693
$33,418
2009
$8,346 (+12.4%)
$4,950 + $38,553
$43,503
2008
$7,423 (+9.8%)
$7,920 + $38,857
$46,777
2007
$6,759
$7,920 + $38,857
$46,777
Tax history for 804 E Central Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,512 (+12.6%)
$9,000 + $36,000
$45,000
2022
$11,116 (+22.0%)
$9,000 + $36,000
$45,000
2020
$9,110 (−0.6%)
$5,625 + $27,393
$33,018
2019
$9,169 (−6.1%)
$5,625 + $31,308
$36,933
2018
$9,761 (−0.5%)
$4,950 + $30,472
$35,422
2017
$9,805 (+12.5%)
$4,950 + $30,472
$35,422
2016
$8,717 (+10.7%)
$4,950 + $30,472
$35,422
2015
$7,878 (+1.5%)
$4,275 + $25,524
$29,799
2014
$7,758 (+0.3%)
$4,275 + $25,524
$29,799
2013
$7,737 (−2.7%)
$4,275 + $25,524
$29,799
2012
$7,952 (+3.6%)
$4,725 + $28,693
$33,418
2011
$7,676 (+15.2%)
$4,725 + $28,693
$33,418
2010
$6,663 (−20.2%)
$4,725 + $28,693
$33,418
2009
$8,346 (+12.4%)
$4,950 + $38,553
$43,503
2008
$7,423 (+9.8%)
$7,920 + $38,857
$46,777
2007
$6,759
$7,920 + $38,857
$46,777
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,544
Year built
1891
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cook County
APN
03353050100000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2026.
RA
Single Family Residence District
The purpose of the R-A single-family residence district is to accommodate existing single-family residential development in older, established sections of the Village. These neighborhoods are characterized by smaller lots than required in the R-1 district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# Of Cars: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking: Garage
Garage Ownership: Owned
Garage On-Site: Yes
Garage Type: Detached
Garage Details: Garage Door Opener(s),Transmitter(s)