$539,900

Distinctive opportunity in vibrant east Albany Park! Incredible location with a 91 WalkScore rating offers access to numerous international dining and shopping options; close enough to the brown line to be convenient but not cacophonous, with multiple bus lines and a nearby divvy station rounding out transportation options. This unique home seeks unique owners-- no cookie cutters here! Expansive living in this former two-flat-turned-very-spacious single family home offers plenty of room to grow into. Easily more than double the square footage of your average home in the area, this 4 bed+ den, 3 full baths home will charm you with vintage details such as the original entryway mosaic tile, classic moulding and trim throughout the house, original hardwood floors, 10 foot ceiling heights and gorgeous coffered ceiling in the formal dining room. Generous room sizes offer flexible options for configuring your living spaces, and a first floor bedroom is perfect for guest privacy or a wfh office. Enjoy the charm of the vintage kitchen, or bring your decorating ideas and customize a space that's uniquely yours. Convenient, main floor laundry. French doors lead out to a newer Trex deck (2019) for entertaining and overlook a professionally landscaped yard with wood privacy fence. A full, dry, unfinished basement offers even more potential for expansion and building equity into the home. Wrought iron fencing in the front yard keeps children and/or pets secure. Upstairs, the floor plan was reconfigured from the original and presents four bedrooms and a library/play area, recently rehabbed custom bathroom (2021) adjacent to all bedrooms, and a huge, west facing master en suite with a sizeable walk in closet and new bath (2021). This home has had extensive improvements over the years, and all of the "big ticket" items have already been completed. Improvements include new roofs on both the house and garage (2018), new siding on the 2 car garage (2018), New furnace and dual zoned AC units (2019), tuckpointed and relined chimney (2021), updated electrical (2009), security system and Smart home features (Nest fire alarms and thermostat). HVAC has been cleaned and serviced annually since installation. At 112 years old, the home has good bones and has been lovingly lived in by multiple generations who have each put their unique stamp on the property; as such, it is being sold as is. You won't find this much space at such an affordable price. Don't miss this opportunity to make this unique home uniquely yours. Be a part of this living history and make an appointment to see it today!