1528 W Hood Ave., Chicago, IL 60660

This lovely home on charming Hood Avenue is located on one of the best blocks in Edgewater Glen and in desirable Peirce Elementary School District. Situated on an oversized 30x130 lot, this meticulously maintained home features wonderful vintage details and smart modern updates. As you enter the home through the vestibule you are greeted by a formal foyer with gleaming hardwood floors and large coat closet. Through lovely glass doors you enter the large double parlor living room with windows overlooking tree-lined Hood Avenue and large bay windows that face the open side yard to the neighboring home. This sun-filled space is truly unique. Through French doors you are lead to the formal dining room with a lovely vintage built-in hutch. The expanded kitchen features ample space, solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, a freestanding work island with butcher block top, and abundant windows including a skylight letting in sunlight and great backyard views. The first floor also features a powder room located in the hall by the kitchen. As you climb the stairs to the second floor you will notice the lovely woodwork details of the banisters and original plaster wall wainscoting. On the second floor are 4 bedrooms, a hall bath with newer finishes, and bookcase for your library collection or display area. The primary bedroom is gigantic with south-east facing bay windows, a large closet and even en-suite full bath! The other 3 bedrooms are good size and all feature original hardwood flooring and new windows. There is a full attic for additional storage. The full unfinished basement is bone-dry with newer French drain tile, sump pump, freshly tuck-pointed foundation, and wall wrap for moisture and heat control. Easy to finish this large room for additional living space! There is a laundry area with washer/dryer and the mechanicals even feature a water filtration system that comes with the house. From either the walkout basement or kitchen back door you step into the lovely rear yard of this property with a paver patio, great for al fresco dining and entertaining, and lush landscaping. The yard has been cultivated with perennials and wildflowers but there is ample room for home gardening or to create more recreation space. The detached garage looks like a charming cottage nestled in the wildflowers and has room for 2 cars plus all the storage you could ever need. This home is located on one of the most coveted blocks of Edgewater Glen, close to great shopping and dining, and walkable to everything Edgewater and nearby Andersonville have to offer. You are close to the lakefront, buses, CTA Red Line, Divvy bikes, and just a few blocks to the new Peterson Metra station opening 2023. Welcome home!