1609 W Jarvis Ave., Chicago, IL 60626

Rare Opportunity!Jumbo Prairie-style home designed by a Frank Lloyd Wright student, shows much original style, with large, wide rooms, tons of natural woodwork and only 3 blocks to Lake Michigan. Large open Front porch,living room boasts Beamed ceilings with 2 bays,fireplace. Original Pocket doors in wood-paneled, beamed ceiling dining room. Kitchen is good sized and usable. There is an amazing sun room off dining room with 9 south facing windows. Upstairs boasts 5 large bdrms with good sized closets. The top fl attic has 6th bedroom, with 1 room for storage. The basement is huge, unfinished, with walk-out. Currently owned by a not-for-profit,so no tax bill until 2017. Because of the not-for-profit, the home had great bones, but needs to be de-institutionalized. Most of needed renovation is cosmetic. Upgraded electric, some copper. Fenced yd, 2car garage w room for 2more cars. Only 3 blocks to Lake Michigan, 1 Block to Jarvis Redline and the Jarvis Square restaurants and coffee shop.