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$160,000
Sold on 8/01/22
Beds |
Baths |
Sq. Ft. |
Taxes |
Built |
3 |
1.00 |
1,904 |
$4,987 |
1896 |
On the market:
38 days
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Looking for the perfect starter home? Are you an investor looking for your next project? Willing to put in a bit of sweat equity? Then look no further than this Vintage Colonial styled home in Old Town Carpentersville. Built in 1896 this home has 1,904 square feet of living space including 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. As soon as you pull up to this adorable home you start to imagine sitting on the enclosed porch with your morning coffee enjoying the fresh summer air or relaxing after a long day enjoying the peaceful, quiet neighborhood. Step inside the foyer and immediately appreciate the original leaded glass door and natural wood staircase with a Harry Potter closet underneath the staircase! Open the leaded glass door and you will find yourself in the dining room marveling at the original wood trim framing the large windows. The generous size of the dining room makes envisioning hosting Sunday brunch and holiday dinners easy to do! The moment you turn towards the living room your eye is drawn to the beautiful original stained-glass window that is also encased in its original wood trim. Look beyond the carpeting as underneath there are beautiful wood floors! Imagine how they will gleam from the natural sunlight coming in from the abundance of windows in the living and dining room areas. Off the dining room you will find a generous sized den that can be used as an at home office, library, sitting room or turned into a main floor bedroom! Eat in kitchen has plenty of cabinets for storage and ample countertop space for meal preparation. The walk-in pantry is perfect for all your culinary goodies and maybe a snack or two also!!! Head upstairs where you will find a light and bright loft perfect as a reading nook to curl up with your favorite book before retiring for the day in one of the 3 large bedrooms that also have wood floors underneath the carpet!!! Each bedroom has an ample amount of closet space for your belongings. Prefer to sit in the open summer breeze? Then step out the kitchen door to the backyard porch! Enjoy barbeques and summertime fun in the back yard that is large enough to build a fire pit where you can gather and roast marshmallows, or just relax next to the crackling fire! Don't worry...there is still enough yard to put in a flower or vegetable garden too!!! Large 2 car garage to keep your vehicles from the elements and store your outdoor toys too! This home is located just minutes from the boat launch on the Fox River where summer days can be spent fishing, boating, tubing, and water skiing. Enjoy summer concerts and fall festivals at Carpenter Park or enjoy the playground, walking paths or the Carpenter Park Disc Golf Course. Close to schools, shopping, and restaurants. This charming home will not last long! Schedule your showing today!
Listing courtesy of Richard O'Connor, Realty Executives Cornerstone