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$699,900
Sold on 12/04/20
Beds |
Baths |
Sq. Ft. |
Taxes |
Built |
4 |
2.00 |
3,156 |
$9,984 |
1902 |
On the market:
56 days
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Be ready to be blown away...this Old Irving home has it all! This all brick home has been maintained, restored and updated with many recent improvements! Enjoy the perfect blend of historical charm and woodwork alongside many thoughtful updates throughout! Enter the home by way of the 29' front porch that spans the width of the home. The double foyer with original oak and glass door leads you to the stunning oak staircase with original brass lamp on the newel post, and the double centered fireplaces originally used to heat the home (fireplaces are now decorative, but can be made to be gas fireplace(s). The original floorplan is intact with a double parlor, which is now used as a side by side living room and family room! The spacious dining room easily seats 8-10 and is open to the large and updated kitchen! The kitchen has wood cabinets, granite counters, stylish subway backsplash, island, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, and exposed brick wall! Enjoy the GIANT 25x15 covered back deck that overlooks the enormous back yard. Seriously, this might be the biggest backyard you have ever seen in Chicago! The yard is fully fenced and complete with an actual TREE HOUSE with a 7' ceiling and skylights, raised planter beds, turf area prepared for a playset, and a flagstone patio for your campfires! The 2nd floor of the home features 4 spacious bedrooms and a luxurious shared bathroom with a free standing soaking tub, a large steam shower, double vanity, and a huge walk-in storage/linen closet! There is a full set of stairs leading to the huge unfinished ~800sf attic with tall ceilings and windows! This will be a wonderful space to finish for home offices or studio, additional recreation room, home gym, or a primary or guest suite! The basement has been finished with vinyl flooring and has a large recreation/play room, a 5th bedroom en-suite with a new black and white bathroom with heated floors and jacuzzi tub, an office, a terrific laundry room with side by side washer/dyer and utility sink, and a pantry under the stairs. Many recent and substantial updates include: 2016- new furnace, new air conditioner, new oven and dishwasher, and new washer/dryer. 2017 - new hot water heater. 2018 -all new Pella architectural windows (custom made to match original windows. 2020-new back deck. 2013-tear off roof, new gutters/soffit/facia. The large front driveway easily fits 3 cars, and you can park 2 additional cars on the apron! Love living on this quiet one-way street in the fantastic Old Irving Park neighborhood! Close to the Blue Line, Metra, 90/94, easy access to downtown and O'Hare! A lovely neighborhood, located in Belding Elementary school boundaries, and with many local places to walk to, including: Eris Cider and Brewery, CTA Tacos, Starbucks, Finom Coffee and Tea, Backlot Coffee, McNamara's Irish pub & Restaurant, Smoque, Potbelly's, Chipotle, Six Corners, Jewel...and the list goes on and on!
Listing courtesy of Stephanie Cutter, Coldwell Banker Realty