4245 N Parkside Ave., Northlake, IL 60634

Welcome to this beautifully updated English-style brick home on one of the most picturesque streets in Portage Park. This move-in ready house features 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.1 baths, and rich hardwood floors and Levolor blinds throughout. Enjoy the sunsets through big western-facing bay windows in the living room, which also has an electric fireplace, and opens right into the large dining room. The expansive kitchen features a breakfast or work-from-home nook, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and easy access to the large back deck. Lots of built-in shelving and hidden storage in the upstairs bedrooms. A custom mudroom entrance leads you into the finished basement, with an updated laundry room, a large family room already wired w/Bose speakers, and a large utility storage room. Thoughtful landscaping in the backyard that's totally fenced in and ideal for pets. Besides the privacy fence, note the mature trees, two separate lounge areas to relax in, and a 2-car garage. Xfinity home security system included, with door and window alarms, motion sensor, sec. camera, and fire, C02 and water sensors. This family-friendly street has plenty of no-zone parking, and is 1 block from Portage Park, which has an outdoor Olympic pool, terrific kids splash pad, indoor pool, playground, dog park, tennis courts, farmers market, fall festival and holiday tree lighting. Walking distance to Portage Park Elementary Arts Magnet Cluster School, Rickover Naval Academy private high school, hardware stores, a 24 hr Walgreens, restaurants, coffee shops, and a bank, and close to 2 blue line stops and 2 Metra stations. The perfect blend of city and 'burb living. A must-see!