$499,000

beds

baths

2,816

square ft

8611 Archer Avenue

Willow Springs, Illinois 60480

Contingent / MLS #12521378 / Single Family / Willow Springs

Listing information updated 11/23/2025 at 9:03pm

Welcome to the magnificent Dr. John Rust Home! This beautiful architectural treasure combines historic character with modern updates. You won't find another home like this! Beautifully restored, it showcases original hardwood floors, crown molding, custom built-ins, and charming wall sconces throughout. The main level offers exceptional flexibility, ideal for related living or a home office with its own private entrance. A gorgeous double staircase leads to the second floor and a balcony overlooking scenic Willow Springs. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a sitting area and a luxurious en-suite bath with a whirlpool tub, double vanity, and separate shower. The large attic provides great storage or potential for more living space, while the basement offers endless options for a game room, TV lounge, or gym. Outdoors, enjoy the wrap-around porch, a detached 3-car garage, and a generous yard with a storage shed. Perfectly located near the Metra, coffee shops, top-rated restaurants, biking trails, forest preserves, breweries, schools, and shopping, this home offers a lifestyle as special as its history. Don't miss the opportunity to own one of Willow Springs' most iconic homes!

Full Features

Exterior Type:

Block

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Wall Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,816

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.505

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Room Information

Living Room:

18x12 - Main

Dining Room:

15x13 - Main

Kitchen:

13x11 - Main

Family Room:

13x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

28x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

Bedroom 5:

12x12 - Main Level

Bedroom 6:

12x11 - Main Level

Foyer:

14x8 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

$11,264

Tax Year:

2023

Location

Zip Code:

60480

City:

Willow Springs

County:

Cook

Schools

School District(s):

108, 217

Elementary School:

Willow Springs Elementary School

Middle School:

Willow Springs Elementary School

High School:

Argo Community High School

Exterior Type:

Block

Basement:

Unfinished,Full

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Wall Unit(s)

Heating System:

Natural Gas, Steam, Radiator(s)

Appliances:

Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Pool:

Age:

100+ Years

Parking Type:

Garage - Asphalt,Garage Door Opener,Yes,Garage Owned,Detached,Garage

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Detached

Room Count:

Water Front:

Square Feet:

2,816

Lot Size:

.25-.49 Acre

Acreage:

0.505

Internal Features:

1st Floor Bedroom, In-Law Floorplan, 1st Floor Full Bath

External Features:

Balcony, Patio/Porch

Living Room:

18x12 - Main

Dining Room:

15x13 - Main

Kitchen:

13x11 - Main

Family Room:

13x12 - Main

Primary Bedroom:

28x14 - Second Level

2nd Bedroom:

13x12 - Second

3rd Bedroom:

12x11 - Second

4th Bedroom:

12x10 - Second

Bedroom 5:

12x12 - Main Level

Bedroom 6:

12x11 - Main Level

Foyer:

14x8 - Main Level

Laundry:

N/A Level

Tax Amount:

$11,264

Tax Year:

2023

Zip Code:

60480

City:

Willow Springs

County:

Cook

School District(s):

108, 217

Elementary School:

Willow Springs Elementary School

Middle School:

Willow Springs Elementary School

High School:

Argo Community High School

Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing Office Phone: 630.789.8280

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